Piano RemovalUpright and Grand Pianos Hauled Away
The upright that came with the house, or the baby grand nobody has played in years. Our crew brings the piano board and the extra hands it takes to move several hundred pounds safely, protects your floors and door frames on the way out, and sends the piano on to donation or recycling.
A Piano Is the Heaviest Thing in Most Homes
Uprights commonly weigh 300 to 500 pounds and grands can top 1,000, with most of that weight sitting in a cast iron plate inside the case. That is why a piano rarely makes it to the curb on its own, and why plenty of general haulers turn the job down. We take piano removals across St. Louis and St. Charles County, including basements, second floors, and homes with steps at the front door.
A Crew Sized for the Weight
Every piano job gets enough people for the lift, plus a piano board and heavy-duty straps that keep the weight controlled on stairs and turns.
Floors and Doorways Protected
We pad door frames, cover finished floors along the path, and measure the tight spots before the piano moves an inch.
Grands Taken Down the Right Way
The legs and pedal lyre come off first, then the case goes on its side on the piano board, which is how a grand fits through a standard doorway.
Donated or Recycled Responsibly
Playable pianos go to a new home when a taker is available. The rest are dismantled so the iron plate and hardware get recycled as scrap metal.
Get Your Free Estimate
Available 24/7. We respond within 30 minutes - because your time matters.
How Piano Removal Works
Tell us about the piano and the path out, and we handle the lift.
Send a Photo or Call
Call us or with the piano type and any stairs on the way out. A photo of the piano and the doorway speeds up the quote.
We Plan the Path Out
We confirm the piano type, measure the doorways, and count the stairs so the crew arrives with the right equipment and a firm price.
Wrapped and Moved Out
The piano is padded and strapped to the board, then walked out with your floors and door frames covered the whole way to the truck.
Donated or Recycled
Playable instruments go to donation when there is a taker. Everything else is dismantled, and the metal heads to a scrap recycler.
Every Kind of Piano
From compact spinets to full grands, plus the organs and keyboards that tend to come with them.
Upright Pianos
Spinets, consoles, studio uprights, and full-size uprights. The piano we remove most often, usually from a basement or a front room.
Grand and Baby Grand Pianos
Legs and lyre removed, set on its side on a piano board, and carried out through a standard doorway with the case wrapped the whole way.
Organs, Player Pianos, and Keyboards
Home organs, player pianos with the roll mechanism still inside, and digital pianos along with their stands and benches.
Piano Removal in St. Louis and St. Charles County
Why Pianos Need a Different Kind of Crew
A piano is heavy, top-heavy, and fragile at the same time. Most of the weight sits in a cast iron plate that holds the strings under tension, so the center of gravity is high and the piano wants to tip on stairs and thresholds. Tipping one is how floors get gouged and walls get dented.
Our crews plan the route before anything moves. We measure door openings and stair turns, pad the frames, and lay protection over finished floors. The piano rides on a piano board with straps, and the crew controls it on every step down to the truck.
The Pianos We Remove
If it has keys and it needs to leave the house, we can take it. Common jobs include:
Spinet and console pianos
Studio and full-size upright pianos
Baby grand and grand pianos
Player pianos and reproducing pianos
Home organs and electric organs
Digital pianos, keyboards, stands, and benches
Where an Old Piano Goes After It Leaves
When a piano is in playable condition, we work to place it with a school, church, or local charity that can use it. Many older pianos have no remaining donation market, and we will tell you that honestly at the quote so there are no surprises.
Pianos that cannot be placed are dismantled. The cast iron plate, strings, and hardware go to a scrap metal recycler, and the remaining materials are recycled where possible. Only what has no second use goes to a transfer station.
How Much Does Piano Removal Cost?
Piano removal is priced on the type of piano, the number of stairs, and the distance from the piano to the truck. A spinet on the ground floor near the front door costs far less than a grand coming up from a walkout basement. Every job gets a flat, written price before we start, and we will not change it on the day unless the access is different from what was described.
If the piano is one piece of a bigger job, we can quote it together with the rest. See our furniture removal and junk removal services, or for a full house, our bereavement cleanout service. Call (636) 293-6748 with a photo of the piano and we will price it for you.
Piano Removal Near You
We remove pianos across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County. Send a photo of the piano and the path to the door, and we can usually quote it the same day.
Do not see your city? We cover 35+ communities across the metro - view every service area we cover or call (636) 293-6748 to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you book. If yours is missing, our team picks up around the clock.
Call (636) 293-6748How much does piano removal cost?
Price depends on the type of piano, how many stairs are involved, and how far it has to travel to the truck. Uprights on a ground floor are the most affordable, while grands and basement pianos cost more. Call (636) 293-6748 or send a photo and we will give you a flat, written price before any work starts.
Can you remove a piano from a basement or upstairs?
Yes. Basement and second-floor pianos are a big part of what we do. We measure the stairwell and turns ahead of time, bring a piano board and straps, and send enough crew to control the weight on every step.
Do you remove grand and baby grand pianos?
Yes. We remove the legs and pedal lyre, set the piano on its side on a piano board, and wrap the case before carrying it out. That is how a grand fits through a standard doorway.
Will you donate my piano?
When the piano is playable and in good condition, we try to place it with a school, church, or charity. Many older pianos no longer have a donation market, so we will let you know at the quote whether yours is likely to be donated or recycled.
What happens to a piano that cannot be donated?
We dismantle it. The cast iron plate, strings, and hardware are recycled as scrap metal, and the remaining materials are recycled where possible. Only what has no second use goes to a transfer station.
How should I prepare for piano removal?
Clear the top of the piano and the path to the door, and let us know about any steps, tight turns, or narrow doorways when you book. Our crew handles the padding, floor protection, and all of the lifting.
Can you take other furniture on the same visit?
Yes. The bench, sheet music, and anything else you want gone can go on the same truck. Tell us what else you have when you book and we will include it in one price.
Do you move pianos to a new home?
Our piano service covers removal and disposal. If you are keeping the piano and relocating it, a dedicated piano mover is the right call for that job.
Related Services
Other removal services people book alongside a piano pickup.
Same-Day Junk Removal
Residential, commercial, or construction debris - we handle it all with same-day availability and eco-friendly disposal methods across St. Louis and St. Charles.
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Bereavement Cleanouts
Clearing a loved one's home after a loss, at whatever pace the family needs. Keepsakes set aside, donations delivered, and nothing thrown out without your word.
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Assisted Living Cleanouts
Downsizing a parent or loved one into assisted living. We sort keep, donate, and haul piles, then leave the home empty and ready for the next step.
Learn MoreReady to Free Up the Room?
Send a photo of the piano and the path to the door for a free, flat-rate quote. JunkItNow.com removes pianos across St. Louis and St. Charles County, fully licensed and insured, and our crew does every bit of the lifting.
