PIANO REMOVAL EDMONTON
Piano Removal Edmonton - Professional Moving & Disposal Service
Your piano has been sitting in the living room in Riverbend for 15 years and nobody’s played it in a decade. It’s a beautiful piece but takes up tons of space, you’re renovating, and you need it gone. Problem is, pianos weigh 300-1000 pounds, won’t fit through normal doorways easily, and moving companies charge ridiculous amounts just to get rid of it. This is where piano removal Edmonton services save you from the impossible task of trying to move it yourself.
Last week we removed an upright piano from a basement in Millwoods. Thing had been down there since 1985, weighed about 400 pounds, and the stairs were narrow with a tight turn halfway down. Took us three people with proper equipment 90 minutes to safely get it up those stairs and onto the truck. Homeowners had been avoiding that piano removal for literally years because they didn’t know how to handle it.
Piano removal isn’t like moving regular furniture. These things are incredibly heavy, awkwardly balanced, and easy to damage floors, walls, and doorways if you don’t know what you’re doing. Whether it’s an upright, grand piano, or baby grand, professional removal is the only safe way to do it.
Piano Removal Services in Edmonton
We handle all types of piano removal Edmonton – uprights, grands, baby grands, spinets, consoles, studio pianos, basically any piano you need removed from your Edmonton home.
Upright piano removal. Most common type we remove. Standing pianos that weigh 300-500 pounds typically. These are tall and awkward to maneuver through doorways and around corners.
Grand piano removal. Full-size grand pianos are the biggest challenge. 600-1000+ pounds, 6-9 feet long, require disassembly for most removals. These need serious equipment and experience.
Baby grand piano removal. Smaller than full grands but still 500-700 pounds and 5-6 feet long. Still require careful handling and usually partial disassembly.
Spinet and console piano removal. Smaller upright pianos, usually 300-400 pounds. Easier than full uprights but still heavy and awkward.
Digital and electric piano removal. Much lighter than acoustic pianos but still bulky. These are easier but we handle them too.
Organ removal. Similar challenges to piano removal. Heavy, bulky, awkward to move through homes.
Why Edmonton Residents Choose Our Piano Removal
We have proper equipment. Piano dollies, moving straps, ramps, protective padding – specialized equipment for moving heavy instruments safely.
We’ve done this hundreds of times. Piano removal requires specific techniques and experience. We know how to move them safely through tight spaces without damage.
We protect your home. Floor protection, wall padding, door frame protection – we don’t damage your property while removing the piano.
We handle stairs. Basement pianos, second-floor pianos, split-level homes – we’ve removed pianos from every configuration. Stairs are hard but we’re experienced.
We’re insured. If something goes wrong (rare), we’re covered. Important when dealing with heavy valuable items and potential property damage.
We’re way cheaper than piano movers. Piano moving companies charge $500-1500 for local moves. We charge way less for removal and disposal since we’re not delivering it somewhere carefully.
Same-day service available. Need piano gone today? Call before noon for same afternoon removal when possible.
Common Piano Removal Situations in Edmonton
Downsizing and decluttering. You’ve had this piano forever, nobody plays it anymore, you need the space. Time to let it go.
Moving to smaller homes. Downsizing from house to condo or apartment – piano won’t fit in new place and moving it costs more than it’s worth.
Inherited pianos nobody wants. Inherited parents’ piano, siblings don’t want it, you don’t have room for it. Need it removed so estate can be settled.
Renovations requiring space. You’re renovating living room or moving walls – piano is in the way and needs removal before construction starts.
Piano condition makes it not worth moving. Old pianos that haven’t been maintained, out of tune, would cost thousands to restore. Not worth moving when replacing is cheaper.
Free pianos that become burdens. Someone gave you a piano “for free” – turns out removal and moving costs hundreds, and now you’re stuck with it.
Kids quit lessons years ago. Bought piano for kids’ lessons, they quit after two years, piano’s been sitting there a decade unused.
What Makes Piano Removal Difficult
Weight is the obvious issue. Even small uprights weigh 300+ pounds. Grand pianos hit 1000 pounds. That’s serious weight requiring multiple people and equipment.
Awkward shape and balance. Pianos aren’t balanced evenly. Weight distribution is weird. Easy to tip or lose control if you don’t know what you’re doing.
Size doesn’t fit through doorways. Upright pianos are tall – often 4-5 feet. Grand pianos are wide – 5-6 feet. Regular doorways are 32-36 inches. Do the math.
Legs and pedals stick out. Trip hazards, catch on doorframes, dig into floors. These components make maneuvering even harder.
Stairs multiply the difficulty. Carrying 400 pounds down narrow basement stairs with tight turns? That’s expert-level difficulty requiring proper technique and equipment.
Old pianos are fragile. Wood is old, glue joints are weak, things break easily. Not that it matters for disposal but affects handling safely.
Piano Removal From Basements in Edmonton
Basement pianos are our most challenging removals. Someone got it down there decades ago, now it needs to come up narrow stairs.
We’ve removed pianos from basements in Bonnie Doon, Millwoods, Riverbend, Terwillegar, every Edmonton neighborhood with basements. Same challenges everywhere – narrow stairs, low ceilings, tight turns.
Process for basement piano removal:
- Assess stairway and piano size
- Remove piano legs if possible to reduce height
- Use piano dollies and straps
- Multiple people positioned strategically
- Slow, controlled movement up each step
- Protect walls and railings
- Navigate top of stairs carefully
Takes 1-2 hours usually for basement piano removal. It’s hard work but we do it safely.
Grand Piano Removal in Edmonton
Grand pianos are the most complex removals. Size and weight require partial disassembly and special handling.
We remove grand pianos from homes in Windermere, Glenora, Laurier Heights, Riverbend – neighborhoods where people have expensive homes and grand pianos.
Grand piano removal process:
- Remove legs (requires tools and technique)
- Separate piano body from legs
- Move body onto piano board or dolly
- Navigate through house carefully
- Load onto truck using ramps and multiple people
Grand piano removals take 2-3 hours typically. These are serious projects requiring experience and proper equipment.
Upright Piano Removal in Edmonton
Upright pianos are most common removals. Every Edmonton neighborhood has old uprights people need removed.
Uprights are tall and heavy but don’t usually require disassembly. We tip them onto piano dollies and carefully move them through houses.
Challenges with uprights:
- Height (4-5 feet) makes doorways tight
- Weight (300-500 lbs) requires multiple people
- Front-heavy balance makes tipping tricky
- Narrow profile means they can tip sideways easily
We’ve removed thousands of upright pianos from Edmonton homes. Quick process when you know what you’re doing – usually 30-60 minutes for main floor pianos.
Piano Disposal vs Donation
Some pianos can be donated if they’re in decent condition and working. We coordinate donations when possible.
Donation-quality pianos:
- Play well or could with minor tuning
- No major damage or broken parts
- Decent appearance
- Not ancient (pre-1950s pianos rarely worth donating)
Most pianos we remove aren’t donation quality. They’re:
- Decades old and out of tune
- Would cost thousands to restore
- Damaged or broken
- Not worth the cost to move and tune
These pianos end up at disposal facilities. The wood gets recycled when possible, metal components get scrapped, rest goes to landfill.
We’re honest about donation prospects. If your piano might be donation-worthy, we’ll point that out. But most old pianos just aren’t worth donating.
Piano Removal Pricing in Edmonton
Piano removal Edmonton pricing depends on piano type, location in house, and access difficulty.
Typical piano removal pricing:
- Upright piano, main floor: $250-400
- Upright piano, basement: $400-600
- Upright piano, second floor: $350-500
- Grand piano, main floor: $500-800
- Grand piano, basement: $800-1200
- Baby grand, main floor: $400-600
Pricing includes:
- Labor and crew (2-4 people depending on piano)
- Equipment (dollies, straps, ramps, padding)
- Disposal fees
- Transportation
Way cheaper than piano moving companies that charge $500-1500 just for local moves. We’re removing and disposing, not carefully delivering somewhere, so costs less.
What We Don't Do With Piano Removal
We don’t move pianos to new locations carefully. We’re removal and disposal, not piano movers. If you need piano moved safely to another house, hire piano movers.
We don’t restore or repair pianos. We remove them. If you want piano fixed, hire piano technicians.
We don’t store pianos. We remove them and they’re gone same day. No storage services.
We don’t appraise pianos. We can tell you if it might be donation-worthy but can’t give you values. Hire piano appraisers for that.
Piano Removal From Difficult Access Locations
Second floor piano removals. Stairs going up are harder than basements. We’ve removed pianos from upstairs bedrooms, second-floor music rooms, lofts.
Split-level homes. Multiple sets of stairs, tight landings. Common in older Edmonton homes. We navigate these carefully.
Narrow hallways and doorways. Old houses in Queen Alexandra, Bonnie Doon, Strathcona have narrow halls. We’ve gotten pianos through 28-inch doorways somehow.
Tight corners and turns. Right-angle turns in hallways with pianos are tough. Requires careful angling and technique.
Condos and apartments. High-rise elevator removals, building coordination. We’ve removed pianos from downtown condos, Oliver apartments, everywhere.
Preparing for Piano Removal
Clear the path. Move furniture, decorations, anything in the way from piano to outside door. Makes our job faster and safer.
Protect floors if you want. We use floor protection but if you got expensive hardwood you’re worried about, extra protection doesn’t hurt.
Remove items from on top of piano. Photos, vases, sheet music, whatever’s sitting on top – clear it all off.
Be there or arrange access. We need someone to let us in and confirm which piano goes (if you have multiple, though that’s rare).
Let us know about stairs and access challenges. Helps us bring right equipment and schedule enough time.
Timeline for Piano Removal
Most piano removals happen in single appointment. We show up, remove piano, load it, haul away. Done.
Typical timelines:
- Upright, main floor: 30-60 minutes
- Upright, basement or second floor: 1-2 hours
- Grand piano, main floor: 1-2 hours
- Grand piano, basement: 2-3 hours
We work efficiently because pianos are heavy and nobody wants to spend all day on this. Get it done and get it gone.
Same-Day Piano Removal
Need piano gone today? We offer same-day piano removal across Edmonton when schedule allows.
Call before noon for same afternoon service. Small extra charge but worth it when you need it removed immediately.
Common same-day situations:
- Contractors starting renovation tomorrow
- Moving out today
- Buyer coming to look at house
- Just decided you’re done looking at it
Same-Day Piano Removal
Need piano gone today? We offer same-day piano removal across Edmonton when schedule allows.
Call before noon for same afternoon service. Small extra charge but worth it when you need it removed immediately.
Common same-day situations:
- Contractors starting renovation tomorrow
- Moving out today
- Buyer coming to look at house
- Just decided you’re done looking at it
Serving All Edmonton for Piano Removal
We remove pianos throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas:
All quadrants: North, south, east, west Edmonton Established neighborhoods: Bonnie Doon, Strathcona, Millwoods, Riverbend, Londonderry Newer areas: Windermere, Summerside, Terwillegar, Heritage Valley Surrounding areas: Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc
Anywhere in greater Edmonton area. We come to wherever the piano is.
Why Professional Piano Removal Matters
DIY piano removal is dangerous. People get hurt trying to move pianos themselves. Backs get injured, toes get crushed, pianos fall down stairs.
Property damage is common with DIY attempts. Floors get gouged, walls get dented, doorframes get cracked, railings get broken.
Pianos get damaged too. Not that it matters if you’re disposing it, but pianos can break during bad moves and make the situation worse.
Insurance doesn’t cover DIY injuries usually. Hurt yourself moving a piano, that’s on you. We’re insured if something goes wrong.
It takes forever when you don’t know what you’re doing. You and three buddies spending six hours struggling with a piano, versus us doing it in 90 minutes professionally.
Booking Piano Removal Services
Call or text us about your piano removal. Tell us:
- Type of piano (upright, grand, baby grand)
- Location (main floor, basement, second floor)
- Edmonton neighborhood
- Any tight spaces or access challenges
Send photos if possible. Helps us see what we’re dealing with.
We’ll quote based on piano type and location. Honest upfront pricing.
Schedule convenient time. We work around your availability.
We show up, remove piano, haul away. Done in couple hours typically.
Most piano removals book within 3-5 days. Same-day available for urgent situations.
Get Your Piano Removed Professionally
Stop staring at that piano taking up valuable space. Stop putting off the removal because you don’t know how to handle it.
Call us today for piano removal Edmonton and actually get it done.
Professional service with proper equipment and experience.
Safe removal that won’t damage your home or cause injuries.
Fast service that gets your space back in hours, not days.
Fair pricing that’s way less than piano moving companies charge.
We’ve removed hundreds of pianos from Edmonton homes. Let us remove yours. Call today and get that space back.
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ITEMS WE TAKE
We take almost anything, as long as it’s not hazardous (check out our list of what we don't take) So, whatever’s taking up space in your life, call Load n gone Junk Removal to get it out of the way. Here’s just a few of the common items we take and the services we offer to the edmonton and it's surrounding communities.
Carpets
Office Furniture
Moving cleanout
washers & dryers
rental cleanout
bed bug mattress removal
sofas & couches
home furniture
playsets & trampolines
Carpets
Office Furniture
Moving cleanout
washers & dryers
rental cleanout
bed bug mattress removal
sofas & couches
home furniture
playsets & trampolines
tv's and other electronics
foreclosure cleanouts
clothing
bagged trash
construction debris
garage cleanouts
deck demolition
concrete removal
yard debris & waste
tv's and other electronics
foreclosure cleanouts
clothing
bagged trash
construction debris
garage cleanouts
deck demolition
concrete removal
yard debris & waste
treadmills and weights
storage unit cleanouts
attic cleanouts
shed removal
cardboard recycling
hot tub removal
hoarder cleanout
fence removal
and more!
treadmills and weights
storage unit cleanouts
attic cleanouts
shed removal
cardboard recycling
hot tub removal
hoarder cleanout
fence removal
and more!
Don’t see your item on the list? We still most likely take it! CONTACT US today for more information. We’re here to help!
Why LOAD n GONE Junk Removal?
Because We are Fast & Affordable!
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Give us a call or book online to schedule your convenient junk removal appointment.
WE CALL WHEN WE'RE ON THE WAY
We'll give you a call in advance once we're on the way and arrive promptly on time.
WE ARRIVE READY TO GO
Simply point out what items you want removed and we'll provide a no-obligation cost up front.
IF YOU WANT IT GONE, IT'S GONE!
No matter where your stuff is located, we'll get it - whether it's in the attic or backyard.
WE'LL LEAVE YOUR SPACE IN GREAT SHAPE
We'll double-check to make sure we got everything and tidy up once we're finished.
SETTLING UP IS EASY
Simply settle up with cash, card, or e-transfer and we'll handing the hauling and disposal
