To help obtain the most accurate quote, you will need to know the following information:

Type/Size of Piano: To properly account for the manpower and correct equipment needed to move your piano safely, please specify the type of piano and its size. Please see piano type examples below.

If you know the make and model let us know and we will have the dims listed

Upright pianos:
We measure the size of an upright piano by how tall it is. They can range from a small modern upright, which is 108cm up to a large traditional style, which stands at 135cm.

Modern Uprights

Typically up to 116cm tall

Large traditional upright

Typically over 116cm tall

Grand pianos:
We measure grand pianos by their length starting from the piano keys up to the nose.

Baby Grand	Parlour, Boudoir and Studio Grand	Concert Grand
Typically 4'3 1/2 to 5'3 feet in length.	Typically ranges from 5'3 feet to 7ft feet in length.	Generally greater than 7ft to 10 feet in length.

Stairs/Steps/Turns/Access:
: As the price of the move is determined by the ease of access, please describe the type of steps/stairs associated with each location as well as the access to your house. Our vehicles vary in size from a large van to a 60ft truck with trailer so if you require a specific size of vehicle please mention this to the estimator. If you are in any doubt about your access please do not hesitate to send us photo to info@pianologistics.co.uk See stair examples below.

	Consecutive Steps
	This is where there are no turns on a continuous flight of stairs. Where there are four steps or more then this will be classed as a flight of stairs.

	90 Degree Turn
	Some stairs are designed with a flat 90 degree turn. Piano Logistics class this as two flights of stairs. Always check the height above the stairs as this is what usually stops the piano

90 Degree Pie-Shaped Turn

This is similar to the above but with no true landing. This makes moving the piano a lot harder and so please mention this to the estimator if you have this kind of staircase. Again as with the above please check the height above the stairs to ensure clearance because the piano, once carried round the turn, must be lifted quite high all in one go. Piano Logistics would class this as two flights of stairs.

	180 Degree Stairwell Turn
	Some flights of steps have a 180 degree turn with a landing. It is important to know the size of the landing and again the height of the stairwell. Piano Logistics would class this as two flights.

	Spiral Stairwells
	Perhaps the most awkward is the spiral staircase due to height issues. We would recommend a viewing on any spiral staircase. In the case of a spiral staircase, Piano Logistics would class each floor as three flights of stairs.

Removals via Crane

In situations where your piano cannot be moved by steps or stairs, Piano Logistics would utilise our crane. But there are a number of things to consider before employing the crane to do such a move such as:

• Can the crane get close enough to the house? Or do we have to lift over a roof?
• What is the height of the window or balcony from ground level?
• What is your type of window construction ie sash, UPVC etc?
• What borough or county are you located in?
• Are there any overhangs, roofs, telegraph lines, trees or other obstacles that could impair the crane?
• All crane moves have to be inspected by our estimator for health and safety reasons and also a lifting plan has to be completed (this is a legal requirement).

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