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Piano & grand piano transport –
regional, national & international

Safe transport for pianos and grand pianos – organised and carried out by professionals.

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Free fixed-price quote – no obligation, usually within one working day.

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Your instrument is in safe hands with us

Whether moving house, a new purchase, a stage or an international delivery: we transport for

Private individuals moving house, inheriting or buying new
Specialist dealers & instrument manufacturers – including direct delivery from the factory
Concert organisers & stages, incl. return transport & tuning service
International customers with customs clearance, air & sea freight
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Why Piano-Express

Your advantages with Piano-Express –
why customers choose us

Crane transport, upright carrying & dismantling possible
Door-to-door service – across floors too
Shipment tracking & personal delivery notification
Specially trained team
Short-notice appointments possible
Extra services such as arranging tuning & storage
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Complex transport conditions
are mastered with experience

Narrow hallways, winding stairs, many floors or no lift: when transporting pianos and grand pianos, structural conditions often call for special solutions. That is exactly what we are set up for – with expertise, the right equipment and the necessary precision.

Whether upright carrying or dismantling: we find an individual solution – whatever obstacles exist on site. As an experienced team we rely on tailored concepts instead of standard solutions.

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Our services at a glance

Transported safely – the right service for every instrument

Whether an upright piano, a historic parlour grand or a concert grand weighing tonnes: our specialised team takes care of packing, dismantling, carrying and the protected transport of your instrument – with special equipment and optimal load securing.

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Upright pianos

Upright, antique or digital

We transport your piano professionally across floors, through the stairwell or by crane. Including packing, carrying aids and, on request, insurance.

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Grand piano

Precision & experience

Grand pianos require care. We handle dismantling, carrying planning, keyboard securing and protected transport – from parlour grand to concert instrument.

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Pianos

Modern, concert or hybrid

Whether a modern piano, concert upright or hybrid model – we handle safe transport with trained staff, special equipment and optimal packing.

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B2B & logistics

Piano transport for specialist dealers,
Manufacturers & key accounts

Do you regularly ship pianos or grand pianos to dealers, end customers or stages? Piano-Express offers a specialised piano freight service with everything you need for reliable delivery – nationally and internationally.

Your advantages:
  • Direct delivery from the factory to the dealer or end customer
  • Appointment scheduling, delivery notification & shipment tracking
  • Sea and air freight incl. customs clearance
  • Upright carrying, dismantling & crane transport
  • Climate-controlled storage
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The most popular pickup and delivery locations
with Piano-Express:

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Piano & grand piano disposal
with Piano-Express

We not only take care of the safe transport of your piano or grand piano, but also of the professional Disposal of instruments no longer needed. Fast, straightforward and across Germany.

It’s that easy:
  • Send a request – a photo & location are enough
  • Collection by our specialist team
  • Professional disposal & recycling
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References for instrument & furniture transport

Logistics for concert halls, manufacturers and specialist dealers.

C. Bechstein – piano manufacturer Grotrian-Steinweg – piano manufacturer Kawai – piano manufacturer Schimmel Pianos – piano manufacturer Steinway Haus Berlin – piano dealer Piano Fischer – piano dealer C. Bechstein – piano manufacturer Grotrian-Steinweg – piano manufacturer Kawai – piano manufacturer Schimmel Pianos – piano manufacturer Steinway Haus Berlin – piano dealer Piano Fischer – piano dealer C. Bechstein – piano manufacturer Grotrian-Steinweg – piano manufacturer Kawai – piano manufacturer Schimmel Pianos – piano manufacturer Steinway Haus Berlin – piano dealer Piano Fischer – piano dealer

Frequently asked questions
about piano & grand piano transport

What is the difference between transporting an upright piano and a grand piano? +
Transporting an upright piano differs from transporting a grand piano mainly in the size and handling of the instrument. Upright pianos stand vertically and are more compact, whereas grand pianos are considerably larger, heavier and extend horizontally. Transporting a grand piano therefore takes more effort: it is usually laid on its side, and its legs and pedal lyre have to be removed before transport. An upright piano, on the other hand, stays in one piece and, thanks to its upright shape, is often easier to manoeuvre through doors and stairwells. Overall, transporting a grand piano is more involved (more carriers, special equipment) and can be more expensive than a standard upright piano transport.
Does a piano need to be tuned before transport? +
No, you do not need to tune your piano before transport. The move and the changed climatic conditions (fluctuations in temperature and humidity) usually put the instrument out of tune during transport anyway. You should therefore have it tuned only after transport at the destination, ideally after it has stood there for one to two weeks to acclimatise. This ensures the piano has adapted to its new surroundings and the tuning then remains stable.
What insurance options are there for grand piano and piano transports? +
You should make sure you have adequate insurance cover. As a rule, the carrier’s statutory basic liability applies first: in Germany this covers damage up to around 620 euros per cubic metre, and only for damage caused by the carrier. In addition, professional piano carriers usually offer transport insurance. This extends the protection and also covers the full value of high-quality instruments, even in the event of unforeseeable incidents such as theft or severe weather. Especially for a valuable instrument it is advisable to take out this additional insurance.
Are there special requirements for transporting antique pianos? +
Yes, transporting antique pianos requires special care. In very old pianos and grand pianos, materials such as wood, varnish and the action are often more delicate or brittle. Such antique instruments must therefore be handled gently and packed with extensive padding to avoid damage. Don’t worry – we are familiar with handling historical instruments. Special requirements may also apply to particularly valuable or listed pieces: if the piano contains ivory keys, for example, or is classified as a cultural asset, official permits may be required for transport – especially for international transports. Transport insurance is also advisable, as antique pianos often have a very high sentimental and material value.
How does an international piano transport with customs clearance work? +
An international transport with customs clearance essentially works as follows: • Preparation and packing: the piano is packed securely for transport (with blankets, film and, if necessary, in a special transport frame or crate). At the same time we prepare all necessary customs documents – e.g. export declarations, invoices stating the value and any permits. • Transport to the destination country: the shipment then travels to the destination country – by truck, ship or plane depending on distance and urgency. We organise the transport and make sure all papers accompany the shipment. • Customs clearance: on arrival in the destination country, our forwarding team (or a customs agent) handles customs clearance. The piano is declared to customs, the prepared documents are presented and any import duties or tariffs are paid. • Delivery and set-up: after customs release, the piano is delivered to the final address, unpacked and placed where you want it. Afterwards the piano should be given some time to acclimatise before it is tuned.