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 junk removal service in Toronto and the GTA, 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 full estate cleanout or general junk removal in Toronto rather than booking two visits.
