The piano is possibly unique among musical instruments for it's relationship with you. "Part of the family" is not an uncommon description of it and customers take pains in cautioning us to "take care" of this precious family member in a way we just don't see when people are transporting more portable items.
In these days of mechanical lifting equipment we firmly believe that "man handling" a piano is still one of the safest ways of transportation if handled correctly.
Piano removal is a specialist part of the company repertoire. Severnside prides itself in the expert knowledge that allows us to offer this service. A Grand piano can weigh up to 400kg and have an awkward centre of gravity so you have to know what you are doing. Securing one of these expensive items is an exercise in precision and care. Any damage to these kinds of goods can be both unsightly and costly. Our team of experts makes sure that your piano, in some cases also an expensive antique, will be protected as it makes it's journey and delivered in the same condition. This often involves the use of no abrasive straps to secure to non-fastenable parts of the piano. Padding for the keys and cords and if necessary the removal of the legs as this is often required to negotiate narrow doorways and corridors. Customers generally find that retuning is necessary after delivery as lorry vibration can loosen the cords of the piano.