# Piano Removal Toronto | Upright & Grand Pickup

> Same-day upright and grand piano removal in Toronto. Heavy-lift crew, stairs and tight spaces handled. Upfront pricing. Call +1-437-637-0522.

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# Piano Removal in Toronto, ON | Upright & Grand Piano Hauling Specialists

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Starting At

$149 to $349

per piano. Locked before we touch anything, no hidden disposal fees.

Upright and grand piano removal with 4-wheel piano dollies, Skootch piano sliders, and stair ramps rated to 1,200 lbs. Proper piano moving requires specialty lifting equipment - we do not strap pianos to appliance dollies. From $149.

-   Same-Day Windows
-   Fully Insured ($2M)
-   WSIB Compliant
-   Upfront Pricing

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-   4.9 Rating
    
    40+ Google Reviews
    
-   Same-Day Service
    
    Confirmed Arrival Windows
    
-   Fully Insured
    
    $2M Liability, WSIB Compliant
    
-   Eco-Certified
    
    Up To 60% Diverted From Landfill
    

## What Is Piano Removal?

Piano removal in Toronto covers upright, baby grand, and grand pianos from homes, studios, schools, and churches. Every removal uses specialty piano dollies rated to 1,200 lbs, Skootch piano sliders, and stair ramps - not standard appliance dollies or furniture straps. A WSIB-compliant two-person crew handles disassembly of grand piano lids, music desks, and legs before stair navigation.

We remove pianos across Toronto for people who have inherited one, downsized, or finally accepted that the instrument in the basement has not been playable for a decade. The job is not complicated, but it is entirely about equipment, planning, and having two people who have done it before. Having two trained people and the right equipment on every visit is standard across our 

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, not an upgrade you pay extra for.

## What Is Included

-   Assessment of the route before anything moves
-   Lifting straps, piano dolly, skid board, and ramps as needed
-   Blanket padding on the case and protection on floors and door frames
-   Controlled stair descent or ascent in staged movements
-   Transport and responsible disposal, with metal components recycled
-   A fixed price agreed before we begin

## Common Problems We Solve

### The Basement Piano

Getting a piano down into a rec room was usually done by four people and a lot of optimism twenty years ago. Getting it back up is the harder half. We plan the ascent, clear the landing and turn, and move it in controlled stages rather than in one push.

### Narrow Century-Home Stairs

Older Toronto homes have tight staircases with a turn partway down. Our crew measures before starting, and where the geometry genuinely does not work we discuss options before anything is committed.

### Nobody Will Quote It

Most junk removal companies will not price a piano over the phone because they do not have the equipment. We do, so we can give you a number based on the piano type and the access route without a site visit.

### Protecting The Property

A piano gouging a hardwood floor or cracking a door frame costs more to fix than the removal. Padding, floor protection, and a planned route are standard on every job, backed by $2M liability insurance.

## What It Costs

Pricing is set by two things: the type of piano and how far it has to travel to the truck.

-   **Upright, ground floor, short carry:** $149 to $199
-   **Upright, one flight of stairs:** $199 to $279
-   **Baby grand or grand:** $249 to $349

Disposal is included in every price. If the piano is coming out as part of a larger clear-out, it is usually cheaper to combine it with a 

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 or general 

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 rather than booking two visits.

Transparent Pricing

## How Much Does Piano Removal Cost?

We price by the load, not by the hour, and the number is locked before we touch anything. No hourly meter, no disposal surprises at the end.

### Upright, Ground Floor

$149 to $199

no stairs

-   Straps and piano dolly
-   Floor protection
-   Two-person crew
-   Disposal included

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Most Common

### Upright, With Stairs

$199 to $279

one flight

-   Controlled stair descent
-   Ramp where usable
-   Doorway protection
-   Disposal included

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### Baby Grand Or Grand

$249 to $349

per piano

-   Leg and lyre removal
-   Padded skid board
-   Extra crew as needed
-   Disposal included

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Prices are in CAD and include the two-person crew, truck, fuel, loading, and eco-certified disposal. Same-day bookings add a flat $50 rush surcharge.

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The Difference

## Why Choose Us For Piano Removal

### The Right Equipment

Lifting straps, a piano dolly, skid boards, and ramps. Trying this with a regular appliance trolley is how floors and backs get damaged.

### Stairs Handled Safely

A piano on a staircase is a controlled descent, not a lift. We plan the route, clear the landing, and move it in stages.

### Insured For The Job

$2M general liability and WSIB compliance mean the property and the crew are both covered while several hundred kilograms is in motion.

### One Fixed Price

Quoted by piano type and access before we start. No hourly billing on a job where slow and careful is the correct pace.

Simple Process

## How Our Piano Removal Works

1.  01
    
    ### Tell Us The Type And Route
    
    Upright or grand, which floor, and how many steps to the truck. That sets the crew size and the price.
    
2.  02
    
    ### Book A Window
    
    Piano jobs are scheduled with extra time so the crew is never rushing a heavy lift.
    
3.  03
    
    ### Strap, Protect, Move
    
    We pad the case, strap the piano to a dolly or skid board, protect the floor, and move it in controlled stages.
    
4.  04
    
    ### Haul And Recycle
    
    The cast-iron plate, strings, and hardware go to metal recycling, and the case timber is disposed of responsibly.
    

The Comparison

## Piano Removal With Us vs. The Franchises

What actually changes when you book piano removal with a local crew instead of a national junk removal franchise.

| Comparison point | Toronto Quick Junk Removal | National Franchises |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Booking Window | Confirmed same-day or next-day window, morning or afternoon | Three to five day booking queue |
| Pricing | Upfront load-based price locked before we touch anything | Hourly rates plus fuel and disposal fees added at the end |
| Crew | Two-person crew on every job, no exceptions | Single-operator visits are common |
| Insurance And Compliance | $2M liability, WSIB compliant, Toronto business licensed | Coverage varies and is rarely confirmed upfront |
| Where Your Junk Goes | Up to 60% diverted from landfill through eco-certified partners | Straight to landfill unless you ask |

## Not Sure What Your Piano Removal Will Cost?

Send a couple of photos or describe the job. We will give you a load-based price before we touch anything, no obligation to book.

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Our Work

## Piano Removal In Toronto

Recent jobs across the GTA. Click any image to enlarge.

 

 

Reviews

## What Customers Say About Our Piano Removal

4.9 from 40+ Google reviews

> "Old upright out of a basement rec room and up a half flight. They took their time and did not touch a wall."

Bill H.

Oshawa

> "Baby grand from an Old Oakville home with narrow stairs. They removed the legs, padded everything, and it was gone in an hour."

Charlotte E.

Oakville

> "Nobody else would quote a piano over the phone. These guys gave me a number and stuck to it."

Tom B.

North York

Got Questions?

## Piano Removal FAQs

### How much does piano removal cost in Toronto?

An upright on a ground floor is $149 to $199. An upright with a flight of stairs runs $199 to $279. Baby grands and grands are $249 to $349 depending on size and access. The price is confirmed before we start.

### Can you remove a piano from a basement?

Yes. Basement pianos are common and the stair route is the main factor in pricing. We plan the descent or ascent, clear the landing, and move the instrument in controlled stages with straps.

### Do you take grand pianos apart?

We remove the legs and lyre on grands so the case can go onto a padded skid board. That is standard practice for moving a grand safely and it is included in the price.

### Will you scratch my floors or walls?

We protect the route before anything moves, with blankets on the case and coverings on hardwood. We also carry $2M liability insurance, so on the rare occasion something goes wrong you are covered.

### What happens to the piano after pickup?

Pianos have very little resale value and most are beyond economical repair by the time they are removed. The cast-iron plate, strings, pedals, and hardware go to metal recycling and the case timber is disposed of responsibly.

### Can you donate my piano instead?

Occasionally. If the instrument holds tune and the action is sound, tell us when you book and we will let you know whether a local partner is accepting pianos that month. Most schools and charities have stopped taking them.

### How much does an upright piano weigh?

Typically 180 to 320 kilograms, and a grand can exceed 400. That is why a two-person crew, straps, and a dolly are not optional on this job.

### Still have a question?

Call the crew directly and we will tell you straight whether we can take it and what it costs.

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## Ready To Book Piano Removal?

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-   Upfront pricing, locked before we start
-   Fully insured and WSIB compliant
-   Up to 60% diverted from landfill