Colin Batt Removals are award-winning piano removals Kent and London, trusted by homeowners, musicians, and institutions since 1978. As specialist piano movers, Colin Batt Removals is fully insured and independently accredited to British Standards EN 12522 and 14873 for removals and storage. Whether you’re moving a grand piano in Canterbury or an upright piano in Maidstone, we guarantee the utmost care and precision.
Trusted, Accredited Piano Moving Company
We’re proud to be one of the few piano moving companies in the UK independently audited each year to ensure our handling and transport meet the highest standards. We’ve also won multiple customer service awards for our removals and storage services. With over 45 years of experience and thousands of successful piano removals across Kent, London, and beyond, your instrument is in safe hands.
Moving a grand piano to the top floor
How Much Does Piano Removal Cost?
The cost of a piano removal depends on the type of piano, access, and distance. At Colin Batt Removals, we provide free, no-obligation quotes for every move. Piano move costs depend on:
- Piano make and model.
- Delivery address, access and the number of stairs involved.
- Collection address, access and the number of stairs involved.
Call our Kent piano removals team or request a piano moving quote online today.
Specialist Piano Movers for Every Challenge
As specialist piano movers serving Kent, Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Dover, Tenterden and London, we’ve handled every situation imaginable. Our experienced piano movers use specialist equipment to move your piano safely and efficiently — from spiral staircases to concert halls.
Specialist accredited piano moving service
Sometimes a piano just needs to go somewhere a bit different. Over the years, we have moved pianos up spiral stairs in cathedrals and taken them through windows using cranes and scaffolding. We have shipped pianos to an island on a speedboat and taken them on international tours. Hence, we have the right piano transport equipment and training to ensure your piano is moved carefully, no matter its destination.
For further peace of mind, all our piano removals and storage services are fully insured. In the highly unlikely event that something goes wrong and your piano is damaged, you will be covered.
Moving Beethoven’s Piano
Award-Winning Piano Removal Kent Specialists
We have moved some of the world’s most valued instruments. Our specialist piano moving service has included relocating pianos for the Royal Collection Trust, BBC, Elton John and the Royal Festival Hall.
Colin Batt Removals have even moved Beethoven’s original grand piano. We had the honour of taking the 1817 John Broadwood piano on a once-in-a-lifetime European Tour from Hungary. As the sole piano removal company employed for the event, we were responsible for the piano’s movement and safety for the entire tour, which took in Vienna, Bonn, Bath, London and Budapest.
The removals industry recognises our piano removals service for its quality and care. When you choose Colin Batt Removals, you’re choosing trusted piano movers in Kent and London.
Safe and Secure Piano Storage in Kent
Humidity and climate-controlled instrument storage
Need short or long-term piano storage in Kent? Our climate-controlled piano storage facility in Ashford keeps your instrument in perfect condition, protecting it from temperature and humidity changes.
Changes in humidity cause natural fibres such as wood and cloth to swell and contract, which, over time, can damage instruments. Unlike other climate-controlled storage facilities, we maintain a consistent temperature and humidity to keep your piano in perfect condition.
Why Choose Colin Batt Removals for Your Piano Move?
- Over 45 years of experience as piano movers in Kent and London
- Fully insured and accredited to BS EN 12522 and BS EN 14873
- Local, national, and international piano removals
- Piano storage, including humidity and temperature-controlled options
- Member of the British Association of Removers
- Friendly family-run piano moving company with award-winning service
Get your free piano removal quote today — call our Kent office or fill in our quick quote form.
Areas We Cover
We offer professional piano removals across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, including London, Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Faversham, Tenterden, and surrounding towns. We also handle long-distance and international moves upon request.
Satisfied Piano Movers Customers
A huge thank you to everyone concerned! I chose Colin Batt Removals as I wanted a company with specific experience of moving pianos...and I was thoroughly impressed by the way they delivered my "new baby" grand piano! The contact staff were always very helpful and informative on the phone. The removal team were extremely friendly and more than proficient in the way they safely manoeuvred my Dad's piano... which I have recently inherited. Dad would be proud to see it still being used in its new home!
For over 20 years, I have used Colin Batt Removals exclusively for our high-value piano removals. Being a family business, they have always been willing to go the extra mile and show the extra amount of care and attention that is so important for us.
David Winston
Period Piano Company
Kent
‘Colin Batt Removals’ are without doubt amongst the best in the piano removals business. I have been in the piano business for some 35 years, and throughout that time, Colin and his team have provided nothing less than first-class service at all times. Their experience and expertise are second to none. Reliable, professional and always polite.
Tim Constable
Piano Tuning/Sales/Repairs
Kent
Get Free a Piano Move Quote
The cost of a piano removal depends on the type of piano (upright or grand), access at each property, and distance travelled. Local piano removals in Kent start from around £120–£180, while more complex moves involving stairs or grand pianos may cost more.
For an accurate price, simply request a free piano moving quote — we’ll give you a clear, no-obligation estimate.
Yes — our trained piano movers have the specialist equipment and experience to move pianos safely up or down stairs. We regularly move pianos in period homes and properties across Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, and London with tight or tricky access. Every piano move is fully insured for your peace of mind.
Absolutely. We offer short- and long-term piano storage in our secure facility near Ashford, Kent. We can upgrade to a climate-controlled piano storage service, where we control humidity and temperature to give your piano the best environment while it is in storage. Whether you’re between homes, renovating, or touring, your piano will be protected from all risks.
We provide professional piano removals across Kent, London, and the South East, including Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Tenterden, and surrounding towns. We also handle national and international piano transport.
We recommend booking your piano move at least 1–2 weeks in advance, especially during busy periods. However, we’ll always try to accommodate short-notice moves where possible — just give our Kent office a call.
Yes. All piano removals are fully insured from the moment we collect your instrument until it’s safely delivered. As accredited movers to the British Standards EN 12522 and EN 14873, your piano is protected every step of the way and during storage.