Piano Movers in London, Ontario for Upright and Grand Pianos
Moving a piano requires careful planning, suitable equipment and a clear understanding of the route. Whether you are relocating an upright piano from a family home, moving a baby grand into an apartment or transporting an instrument between properties, Merc Movers London provides piano moving services in London, Ontario and surrounding communities.
Business Details
- Name
- Merc Movers
- Address
- 714 York St
London, ON N5W 2S8, Canada - Phone
- 519-900-1661
- info@mercmovers.ca
- Service Area
- London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Strathroy, Komoka, Ilderton, Dorchester and the wider Southwestern Ontario region
Working Hours
- Monday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday8:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Open 7 days a week, with evening and short-notice availability.
Payment Methods We Accept
- Cash
- Debit
- Visa
- Mastercard
- E-transfer
Ask about 10% off your first booking.
Why Choose Merc Movers for Piano Moving in London, Ontario?
Pianos are heavy, delicate instruments with components and finishes that can be damaged by poor handling. Stairs, narrow doorways, tight hallway turns, uneven access and parking restrictions can all affect how a move should be planned. That is why we ask about your piano, both addresses and the access conditions, before confirming your moving arrangements.
Here is why London homeowners, teachers, and musicians trust Merc Movers with their instruments:
- 5-Star Rated Service: 100% top-rated on Google, with customers consistently praising our meticulous care for heavy, fragile, and high-value items.
- Transparent, Budget-Friendly Rates: Professional specialty moving starting from just $129/hour, plus 10% off your very first piano move.
- Flexible 7-Day Scheduling: Book your move anytime from 8:00 AM to 11:30 PM, seven days a week. We work seamlessly around your lessons, recitals, and closing dates.
- Fully Insured Specialty Care: Rest easy knowing your instrument is covered under our comprehensive, specialty-work insurance policy outlined in our terms.
- True Instrument Specialists: We don’t just move boxes. We offer dedicated, specialized handling for pianos, musical instruments, antiques, and fine art.
- Secure Climate Storage: If your new space isn’t ready yet, we offer safe, secure storage options to bridge the gap between homes.
Request a free piano moving quote from our team, your first piano booking carries 10% off on your quote.
Our London Piano Moving Services: Safe Transport for Every Type
Different pianos have different dimensions, construction and handling requirements. Tell us which type you own so the moving plan can be based on the actual instrument rather than a general estimate.
Upright and Console Piano Moving
Uprights are the most common piano in London homes. Height, weight and the casters underneath decide how the instrument leaves the room. Depending on the instrument and access conditions, some components may need to be removed and protected separately for transport.
Baby Grand and Grand Piano Moving Service
Grands are usually prepared before they travel: the lid, the legs and the lyre come off, and the body moves on its side on padding. Share the length from the keyboard to the tail, along with photos of the room and the route out. Do not assume that every grand piano can pass through every opening. Where access appears restricted, confirm the available options before booking.
Digital Pianos, Organs and Other Instruments
Digital pianos, organs, drum kits and amplifiers are covered by our special instruments moving service. These are lighter than an acoustic piano but still need proper wrapping and secure loading.
Piano Moving As Part of a Full Home Move
If your piano is moving with the rest of your household, coordinating everything under one moving plan can help simplify scheduling. Our house moving service covers household relocation requirements such as loading, transportation, unloading and furniture handling.
Piano Moving in Apartments and Condos
Moving a piano into or out of an apartment or condominium requires attention to building access as well as the instrument itself.
Elevator dimensions, elevator reservations, loading docks, parking, floor restrictions and designated moving hours can affect the plan. Our apartment and condo moving service provides support for moves where these building requirements need to be considered.
Antiques and Other Delicate Piece Moving
An older piano may have a delicate finish, sentimental value or features that require additional care. Our antique and fragile moves cover other belongings that may need special handling during the same relocation.
Piano Storage
If the new room is not ready, our household furniture storage can hold the instrument. Confirm the storage term and access details when booking.
What Our Customers Say
Our customers rate us 5 out of 5 on Google. Two reviewers describe the care our crews took with their belongings.
Anmol rated us five stars. He described a professional crew that arrived on time and handled his belongings with great care, with proper packing, safe delivery and fair pricing.
Anmol A. London to Brampton
Ceildh also rated us five stars. She wrote that the crew communicated clearly throughout and was careful with her furniture and fragile items, packing everything securely.
Read Ceildh's review on Google
Ceildh M. London
See more reviews and job photos for specialty and piano moves on our Google Business Profile.
What Information Do We Need for a Piano Moving Quote?
The more accurately you describe your piano and the route, the easier it is to assess the moving requirements. These are the things we need for an accurate quote:
- Piano type and size – Upright, console, baby grand or grand, with the height or the length from keyboard to tail.
- Make and age – Older instruments and antique cases need extra care.
- Pickup and delivery addresses – Where the piano is now and where it is going.
- Stairway and parking access at each end – Stairs and how many, doorway widths, turns in the hallway, elevator size and where the truck can park.
- Moving date and time – Your preferred date, and any lesson, recital or possession deadline.
Photos help more than measurements alone. One of the instruments, one of the doorway, and one of the route to the street usually settle any questions.
How To Prepare for a Piano Moving Day?
A few practical steps can make the moving process easier.
- Clear the route – Move rugs, plant pots and furniture out of the hallway and off the stairs.
- Empty the bench – Take out sheet music and anything loose inside the seat.
- Remove nearby valuables – Clear frames, lamps and ornaments from the piano and the walls along the route.
- Confirm the parking – Check that the truck can stop close to the door, and reserve a loading zone if the building needs it.
- Decide on a new spot – Choose the wall or corner in advance, away from heating vents and direct sun.
- Book the tuning later – A piano needs time to settle in the new room before it is tuned.
Do not attempt to dismantle or carry a heavy piano yourself. Let the moving team assess the instrument and the route before handling begins.
How Our Piano Moving Process Works
Request a Free Quote
Packing and Preparation of Move
Loading and Transporting the Piano
Delivery and Placement in a New Place
How Much Do Piano Movers Cost in London, Ontario?
Our current London pricing for piano moves:
Small Move
$129 /hour
For a single instrument or a small load
Residential Move
$189 /hour
Where the piano travels with a two- or three-bedroom household
Large Move
Custom quote
For bigger households and commercial jobs
A first piano booking carries 10% off. Cash, cheque, debit, credit card and e-transfer are all accepted. For an instrument, the price depends on the size of the job, the drive, the number of movers the piano calls for, stairs and elevators, the carry to the truck, parking, specialty handling, and any wait caused by building restrictions.
Fuel, mileage and travel-time terms are confirmed in the written quote. In Ontario, consumer moving contracts over $50 must be in writing and must show the service description, itemized prices, the total, the service dates and the payment terms.
Request your free piano moving quote or call (226) 839-0360.
How to Choose a Piano Mover in London?
When comparing piano movers in London, Ontario, look beyond the advertised hourly rate. A useful quote should reflect the instrument and the actual conditions of the move.
Before booking, consider asking:
- Does the company handle my particular piano type?
- Has the company assessed the stairs, doorways and other access restrictions?
- What protective materials and moving equipment are included?
- How many movers are planned for the job?
- How are travel time, mileage and waiting time charged?
- What insurance coverage applies to the piano?
- What are the applicable liability limits and exclusions?
- What happens if the piano cannot pass through the planned route?
- Are the agreed services and total charges confirmed in writing?
Piano Movers Serving London and Nearby Communities
Areas We Serve Close to London
- St. Thomas
- Woodstock
- Strathroy
- Ingersoll
- Komoka
- Ilderton
- Dorchester
- Tillsonburg
Areas We Serve Further from London
- Kitchener
- Waterloo
- Cambridge
- Guelph
- Brantford
A piano move is one of the few jobs where distance changes the plan, not just the price. A short hop to St. Thomas or Woodstock can usually run as a same-day job. A move toward Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph or Brantford is still handled by the same crew and the same truck from pickup to delivery.
If your move is part of a wider household or commercial relocation rather than a piano on its own, our London moving team covers the full range of what we handle out of the London office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you move upright and grand pianos?
Can you move a piano up or down stairs?
Do you move pianos into apartments and condos?
Is my piano insured during the move?
How much does it cost to move a piano in London, Ontario?
What payment methods do you accept for piano moves?
Book Your Piano Move in London
Whether you are moving an upright piano across London or arranging the relocation of a grand piano between properties, the first step is understanding the instrument and the route.
Share your piano details, pickup and delivery addresses, preferred date and access information. Merc Movers can review the requirements and confirm the proposed service and pricing in writing before you book.
Merc Movers
714 York St, London, ON N5W 2S8
Phone: 519-900-1661
Email: info@mercmovers.ca
Open 8:00 am to 11:30 pm, seven days a week