Piano Movers Melbourne

Specialist Piano Removalists — Melbourne & Victoria

For many people, their piano is their most valuable possession — behind only their home and their car. We understand that. A piano isn’t a piece of furniture. It’s an instrument, an heirloom, and in many cases something irreplaceable. Treating it like anything less is how damage happens.

Jake Move has been operating as piano movers Melbourne households and businesses trust for over 20 years. Consistently rated among the best Melbourne piano movers for specialist removals, our team uses purpose-built hydraulic tailgate trucks and specialist equipment on every job. This is not a general furniture service where a piano is just another item on the truck — our staff are trained specifically in the demands of piano removalists Melbourne work, and the difference shows.

Whether you’re moving a compact upright across town, relocating a full-size instrument to a new home, or shifting a heavy console piano between premises, every job gets our complete attention.

Free Piano Removals Quote — Call 1300 766 658 | 0433 955 908 | 7 Days a Week

Equipment Built for the Job

Moving a piano safely is not a matter of having enough people. It’s a matter of having the right equipment — and knowing how to use it.

Jake Move runs a fleet of trucks fitted with purpose-built hydraulic tailgate lifts rated to 2T. That means particularly heavy and delicate instruments can be loaded and unloaded with complete control, without relying solely on manual lifting. It’s one of the most important reasons our record on piano moves is what it is.

Throughout the job, your instrument is protected with specialist piano-moving equipment — purpose-built piano boards, heavy-duty strapping, and protective wrapping designed specifically for the task. This reduces the risk of damage to the piano itself and to the floors, walls and doorframes around it. We don’t improvise. We don’t arrive with a standard dolly and hope for the best.

If you’ve had a piano moved before by a general removalist and it didn’t go well, this is why.

Difficult Access — We Handle It

The moves that other removalists decline or get wrong are often the ones we do most routinely.

Stairs, narrow hallways, tight corners, upper floors, high-rise apartments, balcony access — these are exactly the situations our hydraulic tailgate trucks and trained team are built for. Our lift equipment allows us to handle access challenges that would be physically impossible to manage safely by hand.

Melbourne’s housing stock makes this more relevant than it might seem. Federation-era terraces in Fitzroy and Collingwood often have tight 90-degree turns at the bottom of stairs. Inner-city apartments frequently have loading bay restrictions, time limits, and lifts that barely fit a standard trolley. Properties on the Mornington Peninsula or in regional Victoria can present long carries and uneven terrain. We’ve seen it all — and we price it for what the job actually involves.

If you’re in an apartment building, a heritage terrace with a steep internal staircase, or a property where the piano room is on the upper floor, tell us when you call. We’ll give you an honest assessment of what’s involved and what it will cost. We don’t take on jobs we can’t do properly — and we don’t quote blind.

Building access requirements — lift bookings, stair dimensions, loading bay availability — are worth confirming with your building manager before your move date. Let us know what the access looks like, and we’ll plan accordingly.

How a Piano Move Works With Jake Removals

A note on tuning: Most pianos will require tuning after a move due to the change in environment and the movement of internal components. This is normal and expected — it’s not a sign the move was done incorrectly. We’re happy to point you toward a recommended tuner if needed.

Rates and Pricing

Piano moves are charged at our standard hourly rates, with an additional charge for heavy items including upright pianos. Rates depend on truck size required — all prices exclude GST:

Minimum charge: 2 hours for a 2-man job. Half-hour increments after that. A Call Out Fee (fuel levy) applies based on distance from our Notting Hill base.

On piano moving cost Melbourne — the most accurate figure we can give you is one based on your specific instrument and access conditions. Call us. It takes five minutes, and there’s no obligation. As affordable piano movers Melbourne businesses and households return to, we price to the job — not to the maximum we can charge.

Tuesday & Wednesday Special: Any size truck at the 6T rate — from $155/hr + GST. If your date is flexible, mid-week is the easiest way to save.

Weekend and public holiday rates: Different rates apply. We operate 7 days a week — call for an accurate quote on your preferred date.

We accept Cash, Visa and Mastercard. 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments.

Fully Insured Piano Removalists

As fully insured piano movers Melbourne operators, every job includes:

• Goods in Transit Insurance — up to $50,000
• Public Liability Insurance — up to $20 million

Your instrument is covered from the moment we arrive to the moment it’s placed in its new position. No extras, no opt-ins — this is included as standard.

For a high-value instrument, this matters. A well-maintained upright piano can be worth thousands of dollars — and some heritage instruments considerably more. Insurance isn’t an afterthought on these jobs — it’s part of why you hire a specialist.

Piano Moves Across Melbourne and Victoria

As Melbourne piano removalists operating 7 days a week, we cover all suburbs and regional Victoria, as well as interstate runs to Sydney and Adelaide.

Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs — Piano movers Melbourne CBD jobs are something we handle regularly. High-rise apartments, heritage terrace houses, tight street access — we know these buildings and we plan for what they involve.

Eastern suburbs — Piano removalists Melbourne eastern suburbs covering Richmond, Kew, Hawthorn through to Box Hill, Glen Waverley and beyond. We’re based in Notting Hill, so this corridor is familiar ground.

Southern and south-eastern suburbs — Piano movers Mordialloc, Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Frankston, piano movers Dandenong and the Mornington Peninsula. We service this area regularly — call us to confirm your suburb.

Western suburbs — Footscray, Sunshine, Werribee, Laverton and surrounds. No problem.

Regional Victoria — Piano removalists Geelong, piano movers Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton and beyond. Call us for a quote specific to your location.

Piano storage — If you need somewhere to keep your instrument between moves, we can point you toward piano storage Melbourne options at our secure facility. Ask us when you call.

Interstate — We offer interstate piano movers Melbourne services to Sydney and Adelaide. These jobs need a direct conversation — call us and we’ll work through the logistics and pricing.

Why Choose Jake Move for Your Piano?

• Over 20 years as experienced piano movers Melbourne residents and businesses consistently recommend
• Purpose-built hydraulic tailgate trucks — 2T rated lift
• Specialist equipment used throughout every job
• Staff trained specifically in piano removals — not a general furniture crew
• No hidden charges — door-to-door pricing only
• Fully insured — Goods in Transit and Public Liability
• Rated 4.9 stars on Word of Mouth — 673+ reviews
• 7 days a week — Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate

The reason cheap piano movers Melbourne searches often end badly is that a piano moved by an unequipped team is a piano at risk. You’re not just risking the instrument — you’re risking the floors, the doorframes, and anyone nearby when something goes wrong. An upright piano can weigh anywhere from 150kg to over 300kg depending on the make and age. That’s not something you want moving out of control on a staircase.

We’re priced fairly. We’re not the cheapest option. And as trusted piano movers Melbourne clients return to after 20 years, we’re the team people call when something has already gone wrong with someone else.

Moving an Upright Piano?

Call 1300 766 658 or 0433 955 908 — or email info@jakemove.com.au

7 days a week. Melbourne and Victoria. Over 20 years. Let’s move it properly.