Piano Moving in Tallinn: Prices and How It Works
In short: piano moving in Tallinn costs from 150 € for an upright piano and from 690 € for a grand piano, plus a floor fee. A piano must not be tilted or carried like ordinary furniture – it takes straps, a stair-climbing robot and an experienced team. Below we explain how piano moving works and what the price depends on.
Piano moving prices
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Upright piano transport in Tallinn | from 150 € |
| Floor fee (upright piano) | from 50 € |
| Grand piano transport and lifting | from 690 € |
| Floor fee (grand piano, from the 2nd floor) | from 172 € |
Prices include VAT. The final price depends on the weight of the instrument, the floor, the width of the stairs and doors and whether the staircase is a spiral one. We always agree on the price in writing before the job.
Why moving a piano is a special lift
An upright piano usually weighs 150–300 kg, a grand piano even more. The weight is not evenly distributed, and the case, keyboard and action are delicate. Tilting it the wrong way or knocking it against a step can damage the instrument as well as the stairs and walls. That is why we treat piano moving as a special lift: we protect the case, use lifting straps and, if needed, a stair-climbing robot.
How piano moving works
- Send photos and details – type of instrument, dimensions, both addresses, floors, lift and the width of the stairs and doors.
- We agree on the price – if necessary, we inspect the site first.
- We pack and protect – the case, keyboard lid and legs are covered; the legs and pedal lyre of a grand piano are removed.
- We lift and transport – on the stairs we use straps or a stair-climbing robot, in the vehicle the piano is secured properly.
- We install – we bring the piano to the desired spot and put the grand piano back on its legs.
After the move we recommend having the piano tuned a few weeks later, once it has adjusted to the temperature and humidity of the new room.
Our work: the “Hans Orntlich” upright and an Estonia concert grand
“The piano is called ‘Hans Orntlich’ – an old upright with a German-era frame and action, of which only a few were made in Estonia, even before the Tallinn Piano Factory was founded. So it is a heavy instrument, not a light one like the Soviet-era pianos.”
On the same day we also moved an Estonia concert grand. On the stairs we used a Pianopan stair-climbing robot, which moves a heavy instrument smoothly step by step – without damaging the piano, the stairs or the walls. Thank you for the cooperation to Vitali Vorinko, Heiki Parts and the Nõmme District Government.
What the piano owner can do in advance
- Measure the doors and the narrowest points of the stairwell.
- Clear the way to the piano and the spot for it in the new home.
- Remove sheet music, candlesticks and other items from the piano.
- Arrange a parking spot for the vehicle in front of the building if needed.
Besides pianos we also lift safes, stone bathtubs and other items over 80 kg – see special lifts and lifting to the floor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does piano moving cost?
Moving an upright piano in Tallinn costs from 150 €, plus a floor fee from 50 €. Moving and lifting a grand piano costs from 690 €, with a floor fee from 172 € from the second floor.
Can a piano be transported on its side?
An upright piano is transported upright. The legs and pedal lyre of a grand piano are removed and the instrument is transported on its side on a special board.
Does a piano need tuning after a move?
Usually yes. We recommend tuning a few weeks later, once the instrument has adjusted to the temperature and humidity of the new room.
Need a piano, safe or building materials lifted?
Send photos and dimensions – we will calculate the price.
