For homeowners, music schools, and venues in Edinburgh needing secure piano transport.
Courier Upright Piano Transport Courier Edinburgh — Direct Van, Insured
Courier upright piano transport courier in Edinburgh — collected on a dedicated direct van, handled with care, delivered with signed POD. One driver from door to door. No pallet network sort, no depot handover, no shared load.
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Same-Day / Urgent
Need a delivery today? Collection within 60–90 minutes, direct driver, status updates — your job goes straight to the front of the queue.
Car from £1.25/mile · £55 minimum
Flexible DeliveryTypically around 30% less
Not in a rush? Flexi7 allows collection and delivery within seven days. We can match your delivery with suitable vehicle movements, subject to route suitability and availability.
Ideal for furniture, marketplace pickups & non-urgent freight
60–90 min
Urgent collection
£1.25/mi
From, £55 min
Up to £5k
Goods-in-Transit
UK-Wide
Direct, no depot
What's in scope (and what isn't)
We'd rather be honest about boundaries than win a job we can't do properly.
What we do
- Dedicated direct van — collection to drop
- Signed + photo POD on delivery
- Specialist equipment and careful handling ensure your upright piano is moved safely.
- Pianos protected with padded blankets and secured upright with specialist straps.
- Moved by experienced two-person teams (no self-employed subcontractors for pianos) using appropriate vehicles.
- Pre-booking recommended for piano moves to ensure availability and tailored service.
- Signed + photo POD on delivery, goods-in-transit cover of at least £5,000 held by the allocated driver
- Up to £5,000 Goods-in-Transit cover on every upright piano job
What we don't
- International shipping (we're UK-only)
- ADR / hazardous goods
- Temperature-controlled or pharma-grade transport
- Livestock or livefood
- We do not offer tuning or repair services; we focus solely on safe transportation.
- We cannot move grand pianos or extremely oversized uprights fitting 300cm high x 150 wide x 100 deep: check dimensions prior to booking.
Courier upright piano courier — Edinburgh coverage
From the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Park, we navigate the Festival City with local expertise. Regular pickups and drops near Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament.
Areas we cover in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh City Centre
- Leith
- Morningside
- Portobello
- Stockbridge
- Corstorphine
Outside your immediate area? Ask — direct-van routing means we can usually reach the whole of City of Edinburgh same day.
Local routes & access
Road access includes M8, M9, A1. Local collection points may include Edinburgh Airport. Timing in Edinburgh is confirmed against live conditions and site access. The route and access plan is matched to the upright piano collection.
Business districts we serve regularly:
- City Centre
- Edinburgh Park
- Quartermile
- Leith
How it works
Book online or WhatsApp
Send pickup, drop, item description and any deadline. We reply with a firm price and collection window in minutes.
Direct-van collection
One driver, one van, no depot. Collection typically within 60–90 minutes for urgent, or your chosen window for flexible jobs.
Status updates
You (and the recipient) get a Status updates link. Photo taken at collection so condition is on record before it leaves.
Signed POD on drop
Signature + photo POD emailed on delivery. Anything unusual is flagged in real time, not after the fact.
Price in 60 seconds — direct from £1.25/mile.
Get Your Free QuoteTransparent pricing
Same pricing structure as our public price guide.
Urgent (same-day, direct)
Car service from £1.25 per mile, £55 minimum. The assigned vehicle and final price depend on the load and route; Status updates are included and driver goods-in-transit cover is normally up to £5,000.
Flexi7
Collection and delivery within seven days, normally around 30% below the equivalent dedicated service where suitable and available.
Two-person crew
The standard second-person option adds £85 where offered. Specialist handling, unusual access or larger crews are quoted separately.
FAQs
Can you move an upright piano in Edinburgh safely?▼
Yes, we specialise in safe upright piano transport within Edinburgh. Our experienced teams use specialist equipment and padded protection to ensure your piano arrives without damage. We handle all logistics from collection to delivery.
What preparation is needed before you move my piano?▼
Please ensure the area around the piano is clear and any access routes through your property are unobstructed. Removing small obstacles helps our team move the piano efficiently and safely, for both themselves and your property.
How long does it take to move an upright piano?▼
The time required depends on access, distance, and specific requirements. We aim for efficient service, with clear communication throughout the process. Pre-booking ensures we allocate sufficient time for your specific piano move.
Is my upright piano insured while in transit?▼
Yes — up to £5,000 Goods-in-Transit cover as standard. If your upright piano is worth more than that, tell us at booking and we'll arrange higher cover.
Can you deliver a upright piano outside Edinburgh?▼
Yes — collection in Edinburgh, delivery anywhere in the UK. Same driver for the whole run, so the upright piano is handled once.
Where in Edinburgh do you collect from?▼
All Edinburgh postcodes and the wider City of Edinburgh area — including Stockbridge, Portobello, Morningside.
How much does courier upright piano delivery cost?▼
Car rates start at £1.25/mile with a £55 minimum; the required vehicle determines the rate. You get a firm price before booking; any access, timing or specialist requirements are included in that quotation.
How quickly can you collect a upright piano in Edinburgh?▼
Same-Day direct or Flexi7 collection and delivery within seven days. For truly urgent jobs we aim for a 60–90 minute collection window from booking confirmation.
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