Piano, art & fragile items

A piano pairs great weight with strings and hammers tuned in precise relation. A wrong tilt shifts that balance before you hear the result. Close and latch the key cover, remove anything resting on the case, and clear the path to the street. Send photos from the front and both sides on WhatsApp so we know the right carrying position before the appointment.

Check the joints first. Dried glue that has begun to separate can open under a single jolt. Wrap any loose part in a soft cloth to stop surfaces rubbing, or let us know before the appointment. Remove separate drawers and small hinged doors and set them aside to wrap on their own. Photograph the whole piece before anything comes off so you have a guide for putting it back at the new place.

Cardboard corner guards go on all four corners of the frame first, then stretch film covers the glass so it has no contact with other surfaces. The painting loads upright, not flat, because glass lying horizontal bears uneven pressure and is more likely to crack. Measure the painting's width against the door frame and any stairwell before moving day; a tight opening is where edges get scraped. Send measurements on WhatsApp if you are unsure.

Photograph front, back and both sides in good light, focusing on corners, edges and any existing mark, so you have a clear record before the piece is touched. If there is glass or a mirror, shoot at an angle to catch surface marks. If the piece comes apart, photograph how all parts sit together before anything is removed, giving you a guide for reassembly at the new place.

Measure the front door and every passage or stairwell the piece must pass through, then compare each with the widest point of the piece. Check the height too if the piece is tall, such as an upright piano or a standing mirror. If a door has two leaves, open both to gain the full width. Check any turn in a stairwell, as a tight bend can be the real bottleneck. Send measurements on WhatsApp if you are unsure.

One piece is enough to arrange a move. Tell us the type, rough size and the pickup and drop-off addresses, and send a photo on WhatsApp so we understand the wrapping and handling needed. If the piece is large or awkward, include door and passage measurements too. We give you a quote once we know what you have; the price depends on the piece itself.

Yes. A large mirror must travel upright throughout because glass lying flat flexes under its own weight on an uneven road. Corner guards go on all four edges before the face is wrapped in stretch film. Glass and mirror moving is a dedicated service covering tabletops, shower screens and glass doors in more detail. Send a photo with measurements on WhatsApp and we will outline the right approach.