Standard Upright Piano
Starting at$250Straightforward local moves with suitable ground-level access.
Specialty Piano Moving • St. Thomas, Ontario
Professional Piano Movers in St. Thomas, ON
Careful moving for upright, apartment-size and baby grand pianos. Our experienced crew uses protective blankets, wrap, piano sleds, commercial dollies, straps and planned lifting methods for homes, apartments, stairs and difficult access.
- Fully insured company
- Specialized equipment
- Stairs & difficult access
- St. Thomas & Elgin County
Real Gypsee Movers crewCareful loading. Secure transport.5.0/5570 Google reviews
Fully insuredProfessional handling
Real equipmentSleds, dollies & straps
Local serviceSt. Thomas & area
Piano moving specialists
Safe, planned piano moving—not ordinary furniture handling
Pianos are heavy, delicate and awkwardly balanced. Safe moving requires more than strength: the crew must assess the instrument, doorways, turns, stairs, flooring, exterior route and truck position before lifting begins.
Gypsee Movers serves houses, apartments, condos, retirement residences, churches, schools and businesses throughout St. Thomas and Elgin County. We plan the equipment and handling method around the piano and the property.
Clear starting prices
Piano moving prices in St. Thomas
Send access photos for a firm quote. Stairs, tight turns, distance, weight and disassembly can affect pricing.
Apartment-Size Piano
Starting at$300Careful handling through corridors, elevators and residences.
Baby Grand Piano
Starting at$500Planned component removal, protection and reassembly.
Starting prices are not universal flat rates. Final pricing depends on piano type, stairs, turns, long carries, parking, route distance, disassembly, crew size and special equipment. HST may apply.
Our real moving process
How we protect and move your piano
Real Gypsee Movers job photos showing the equipment and methods we use.
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Blankets, wrap and truck security
We cover the piano with protective blankets, add stretch wrap and use cardboard boxes or panels at vulnerable sides and corners. Professional straps keep it from shifting in the truck.
02
Placed securely on a piano sled
A piano sled creates a stable base and helps our crew control the instrument through doorways, elevators and tight interior spaces.
03
Four-wheel dolly for long corridors
For long level routes in apartments, condos and retirement homes, the secured sled can travel on a commercial four-wheel dolly.
04
Specialized piano disassembly
If a piano has remained for years while walls, stairs or structures were built around it, we can assess selective disassembly so it can leave through the available path.
05
Shoulder straps for difficult paths
Where a dolly cannot travel safely, trained movers may use shoulder straps for shared control through narrow or uneven access.
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Controlled stair carrying
We coordinate every movement around the piano’s weight, stair count, turns and landing clearance while protecting the instrument and property.
Difficult piano moves
Basements, stairs, tight turns and pianos built into the home
Older pianos are sometimes placed before later renovations change the exit route. New walls, railings or stair structures can make the original path impossible. We review the construction and route, then plan the safest practical method—which may include selective disassembly, shoulder straps or a coordinated stair extraction.
✓ Basement piano removal✓ Narrow halls and doors✓ Indoor and outdoor stairs✓ Apartment corridors✓ Selective disassembly✓ Room-to-room relocation
Pianos we move
Residential and specialty instruments
Upright Pianos
Standard, tall and full-size uprights.
Apartment & Console
Compact upright, console, studio and spinet styles.
Baby Grand Pianos
Planned disassembly, transport and reassembly.
Church & School Pianos
Places of worship, schools and studios.
Room-to-Room Moves
Renovations, flooring and staging.
Piano Removal
Extraction of unwanted instruments.
Local service area
St. Thomas and nearby communities
Based in London, Gypsee Movers provides scheduled piano moving throughout St. Thomas, Elgin County and nearby Southwestern Ontario.
Frequently asked questions
St. Thomas piano moving FAQ
How much does piano moving cost in St. Thomas?+
Local moves start at $250 for a standard upright, $300 for an apartment-size piano and $500 for a baby grand. Final pricing depends on stairs, access, distance, size, disassembly and required equipment.
What types of pianos do you move?+
We move standard upright, console, studio, apartment-size, spinet and baby grand pianos.
Do you move pianos on stairs?+
Yes. We plan stair and basement moves around the number of steps, turns, landing space, clearance and piano weight.
How do you protect a piano?+
We use thick moving blankets, stretch wrap, cardboard side and corner protection, piano sleds, dollies and secure truck straps as needed.
Can you disassemble a piano that cannot fit out?+
In special cases, yes. If walls or other structures were built around a piano, selective disassembly may be the safest practical removal method after an access assessment.
Do you use a piano sled?+
Yes. A sled creates a stable protected base and can be placed on a four-wheel dolly for long, level routes such as apartment corridors.
Do you move baby grand pianos?+
Yes. Moves start at $500 and include planned leg and pedal removal, body protection, secure transportation and reassembly when applicable.
Can you move a piano within the same house?+
Yes. We offer room-to-room and floor-to-floor relocation for renovations, flooring and staging.
Do you move pianos between St. Thomas and London?+
Yes. We serve St. Thomas, London, Elgin County and nearby Southwestern Ontario communities.
Do you offer piano removal?+
Yes. We quote unwanted piano removal based on the instrument and access route.
Will the piano need tuning after moving?+
Most pianos benefit from settling and professional tuning after relocation, especially after temperature or humidity changes.
Are blankets and wrap included?+
Standard protective blankets, stretch wrap, dollies and planned moving equipment are included unless a special requirement is discussed beforehand.
How can I get an accurate quote?+
Send the piano type, both addresses and photos of the piano, stairs, doorways, turns, exterior paths and parking areas.
Get an accurate piano quote
Send photos of the piano and every part of the access path
Include both addresses, the piano type, stairs, turns, doorways, exterior route and parking. We’ll provide clear pricing for your St. Thomas piano move.