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Piano Moving for Schools and Universities
PianoSpeed move pianos for schools, music colleges and universities across London, Surrey and GB mainland. Trained crews, full insurance and a fixed price you can book online.
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Piano moving built around how schools work
Moving pianos in a school or university environment is different from a domestic move. Buildings have timetables. Rooms are occupied during the day. Corridors are narrow and the foot traffic is constant. Equipment needs to be in place before the day starts, and noise and disruption need to be kept to a minimum.
PianoSpeed works with primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools and universities to plan and execute piano moves that fit around the academic schedule. We can work early in the morning, during holidays and at weekends, and we are used to coordinating with estates teams, caretakers and head of music departments to get the timing right.
- Out-of-hours moves to fit around the school day
- All piano types from digital Clavinovas to concert grands
- Full insurance on every instrument
- Fixed price online, or call to discuss a scheduled programme
WHAT WE MOVE
Uprights, concert grands, digital pianos and Clavinovas
We handle every type of piano for educational institutions. That includes upright practice room pianos, baby grands in recital rooms, concert grands on stage and in concert halls, and digital pianos and Clavinovas used in ensemble and technology rooms.
Concert grands require the most careful planning. We assess the stage access, the backstage route and whether a grand needs to go in via a loading bay, a side door or a crane lift. For regular scheduled moves between rooms or buildings, we can agree a programme with the music department and work to a fixed annual rate.
ACCESS IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Corridors, stairs and stage access
School buildings are rarely designed with piano moves in mind. Narrow corridors, steps between wings, heavy fire doors and stage access that involves loading docks or side entrances all need to be planned. We visit or assess the building on the basis of photographs and dimensions before the day, so the crew arrives knowing the exact route.
Stairs and floor level are priced into the online quote. For schools with complex access, call us on 020 7164 0000 to discuss the move in detail before booking, and we will confirm the method and the price.
INSURANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Fully insured and accountable to institutions
Every PianoSpeed move is fully insured to the instrument's value. For schools and universities with instruments on an asset register, we can confirm cover levels and provide documentation for your records before the move.
We carry public liability insurance and can provide insurance certificates on request for procurement departments and estates offices. Our crew holds the appropriate checks for working in educational settings.
BOOK ONLINE OR CALL
Book online or discuss a programme of moves
For a single piano move, get an instant fixed price online at book.pianospeed.com in about two minutes. For a programme of moves across a term, an academic year or a capital project, call us on 020 7164 0000 to discuss a scheduled arrangement.
We cover London, Greater London and Surrey, with nationwide GB mainland coverage. Part of the Pianospeed Group.
Questions
Can you move pianos outside school hours?
Yes. We are used to working early mornings, weekends and during holiday periods to fit around school timetables. Tell us the required time when you book or call us on 020 7164 0000 to discuss out-of-hours scheduling.
Do you move concert grands for school halls and theatres?
Yes. We move concert grands for school and university performance spaces, including onto and off stages, through loading bays and side entrances, and via crane lift where the access requires it. We assess the access before the day.
Can you handle multiple pianos across a school in one move?
Yes. We can plan and execute a programme of internal piano movements within a school building or between buildings on a campus. Call us to discuss the scope and we will agree a method and a fixed price.
Are you insured for work in schools?
Yes. Every move is fully insured and we carry public liability insurance. We can provide insurance certificates on request for procurement and estates teams. Our crew holds appropriate clearances for working in educational settings.
How much does it cost to move a piano for a school?
You get an instant fixed price online at book.pianospeed.com. The cost depends on the piano type, the distance and the access. For a programme of moves, call 020 7164 0000 to discuss a scheduled rate.
Which areas do you cover for school and university piano moves?
We cover London, Greater London and Surrey, with nationwide GB mainland coverage. We work with schools and universities across the country on a scheduled weekly route basis.
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