Piano removal, handled with care.
Upright pianos, spinets, organs and electric keyboards, carried out of your home and hauled away. Heavy, awkward instruments moved safely by a crew that's done it before.
How it works
Three steps. No heavy lifting.
Tell us about the piano, pick a day, and the crew carefully moves it out.
Describe the piano
Upright, spinet or organ, plus stairs or tight turns on the way out.
Schedule removal
Book a day that works, often within a few days.
Room reclaimed
The crew moves it out and finds it a new home or recycles it.
What's included
Old piano haul away without the risk
Pianos are among the heaviest things in a home. Even a small spinet can weigh 300 to 400 pounds, and full-size uprights often weigh 500 or more, with most of that weight high up and off-center. JunkHaulAwayPros sends a crew with the people and equipment to move it safely, protecting your floors, walls and the crew's backs.
- Extra hands. Pianos are moved with enough people to do it safely.
- Proper equipment. Piano dollies, straps and padding as needed.
- Floors protected. No dragging across hardwood or tile.
- Rehomed when possible. Playable pianos may go to schools, churches or new owners.
Crews remove upright pianos, spinets, consoles, studio pianos, organs and keyboards. Grand pianos require specialized movers and aren't included. If you're not sure what kind of piano you have, send a photo when you book.
Instruments we move
Uprights, spinets and organs
If it's a vertical piano, organ or keyboard, the crew can remove it. Playable or out of tune, cracked soundboard or perfect condition, it all goes.
Upright pianos
Full-size vertical pianos of any age.
Spinet pianos
Smaller, lower pianos common in older homes.
Console pianos
Mid-size vertical pianos.
Studio pianos
Taller practice pianos from schools and studios.
Electric organs
Home organs with pedals and speakers.
Player pianos
Mechanical pianos with roll mechanisms.
Digital pianos
Weighted-key digital pianos and stands.
Benches & keyboards
Piano benches, keyboards and stands.
Grand piano? Grand and baby grand pianos need specialized piano movers with leg-removal and skid equipment. We can help with the rest of the room.
Common reasons
Why people choose piano disposal
Many pianos are family heirlooms that nobody plays anymore. These are the most common reasons people decide it's time.
Nobody plays it
Kids grew up and the piano became a very heavy shelf.
Can't hold a tune
Cracked soundboards and loose pins make tuning impossible.
Moving homes
Professional piano moving often costs more than the piano is worth.
Estate cleanout
Pianos are common in family homes being cleared out.
Upgraded to digital
A digital piano takes less space and never needs tuning.
Room renovation
The piano corner becomes an office or reading nook.
A closer look
Saying goodbye to an old piano
Pianos carry a lot of history. Many were bought for a child’s lessons, passed down through generations or moved from house to house for decades. When nobody plays anymore, letting go can feel bittersweet, especially when it turns out that even free pianos are hard to give away.
The reason is simple: moving a piano is expensive and difficult. Most people who’d like a piano don’t want to pay professional movers, and many older uprights need significant work to play well again. Cracked soundboards, loose tuning pins and worn hammers can make restoration cost more than the piano is worth.
Before scheduling removal, it’s worth checking with local schools, churches, community centers and music programs, since some are happy to accept playable instruments. If no one can take it, removal and recycling is a responsible option. The cast iron plate, steel strings and wood can all be recovered.
If the piano has sentimental value, consider keeping a small piece of it. Some families save the music desk, a few keys or the name board before removal as a keepsake. Just let the crew know ahead of time so they can set those pieces aside.
On pickup day
What to expect when the crew arrives
Piano removals take a bit more planning than most pickups. The crew assesses the route, protects your home and moves the piano carefully. Here's how the day goes.
Route planned ahead
The crew knows about stairs, turns and doorways before arriving.
Home protected
Floors, walls and door frames are padded along the path.
Piano secured
The piano is strapped to a dolly and moved slowly and carefully.
Loaded safely
It's lifted onto the truck with enough people to control the weight.
Two ways to book
From the living room to its next stop
Piano removal is always done from inside your home, since pianos shouldn't be moved by anyone without the right equipment.
Ground-floor removal
The piano is rolled to the door, carefully taken over the threshold and lifted onto the truck. It's the quickest scenario.
Stairs or tight access
Pianos on second floors, basements or behind tight turns take more people and planning. Let us know so the right crew is sent.
Measure the narrowest doorway between the piano and the exit when you book. Uprights are usually around 25 inches deep and can't be tipped on their backs safely.
Responsible disposal
What happens to the piano
Playable pianos in decent condition may be offered to schools, churches, community centers or individuals who want one. Many people are happy just knowing it'll be played again.
Pianos that can't be rehomed are broken down for recycling. The cast iron plate and steel strings go to scrap metal recyclers, and wood is recycled where possible. Only what can't be recovered is disposed of.
Stairs and doorways
Stairs, porches and tight turns
Pianos are tall, narrow and extremely top-heavy, which makes stairs the hardest part of any piano move. Front porch steps, split-level entries and basement stairways all need careful planning.
Crews use piano dollies, straps and padding to keep the instrument stable and controlled. On stairs, they move one step at a time with enough people to manage the weight, protecting railings and walls along the way.
If the piano is upstairs, in a basement or behind a tight hallway turn, tell us when you book. Photos of the piano and the route out help the crew plan the safest approach.
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Piano removal facts
Grand pianos need specialists
Grand and baby grand pianos require leg removal and a piano board. Those are best handled by professional piano movers.
Free pianos are hard to give away
Many listings for free pianos go unanswered because moving costs scare buyers off. Removal is often the practical option.
Empty the bench first
Piano benches often hold sheet music and keepsakes. Check inside before the crew arrives.
Quick prep
Preparing for removal day
A few simple steps help piano removal go safely and smoothly.
- Clear the path. Move rugs, furniture and decor between the piano and the door.
- Empty the bench. Remove sheet music and keepsakes.
- Close the lid. Lower the fallboard and top lid if possible.
- Note steps and turns. Count stairs and mention tight spots when you book.
Weighing your options
Why not move it yourself?
Moving a piano without the right equipment is one of the riskiest DIY jobs around. The weight can crush toes, crack floors and tear through drywall, and pianos easily tip when they're off balance on stairs. Most trash programs won't accept them, and landfills require a truck and a lot of help to unload.
| Task | Doing it yourself | With a crew |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting & stairs | You and whoever you can recruit | Handled by trained pros |
| Transportation | Borrow or rent a truck or trailer | Truck arrives with the crew |
| Finding a drop-off | Call around about charities, landfills and city rules | Sorted for donation, recycling or disposal |
| Time | Often half a day or more | Usually under an hour on site |
| Risk | Strained backs, scuffed walls, dented doorframes | Floors and walls protected |
Pianos really aren't a DIY item. A crew with the right equipment protects your home, the people moving it and, when possible, the instrument itself.
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Piano Removal FAQ
Piano disposal questions
Don't see your question? Send us a note and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Do you remove grand pianos?
No. Grand and baby grand pianos require specialized piano movers, who remove the legs and lyre, strap the piano onto a padded piano board and move it on its side. Upright pianos, spinets, consoles, studio pianos, player pianos, organs and digital pianos can all be removed. If you're not sure which type you have, send a photo when you book and we'll confirm. If you're unsure, a quick photo of the piano is usually enough to confirm what's needed.
How heavy is an upright piano?
Small spinet pianos typically weigh 300 to 400 pounds, while full-size uprights and older upright pianos can weigh 500 to 800 pounds or more. Much of that weight is in the cast iron plate inside, which sits high up and makes the piano top-heavy. That's why pianos should only be moved with the right equipment and enough people to control the weight. Heavier pianos simply require more people, which is planned ahead when you book.
Can you move a piano down stairs?
Yes, with planning. Pianos on second floors, in basements or up front porch steps can be removed by a crew with the right equipment. They'll use straps, padding and a controlled approach to move it one step at a time. Please tell us about the number of stairs, any landings and tight turns when you book, so the right size crew is sent. Sharing photos of the stairs and landings helps the crew plan the safest route.
Will my old piano be donated?
If it's playable and in reasonable condition, it may be offered to schools, churches, community organizations or individuals looking for a piano. Unfortunately, many older pianos have cracked soundboards, loose tuning pins or water damage that make them impossible to rehome. Those pianos are broken down for recycling, with the iron plate, strings and wood recovered. Any pieces you'd like to keep as a memento can be removed before the piano leaves.
Can you take the bench and other furniture too?
Absolutely. Piano benches, sheet music cabinets, lamps, couches and other furniture can all go in the same pickup. If you're clearing out a whole room or an estate, list everything when you book so the crew brings enough truck space. Check the piano bench for sheet music and keepsakes first, since benches often hold forgotten family items. Sheet music in good condition can often be donated to schools or music programs.
Ready when you are
Make room for something new.
Tell us what's going and a local crew will haul it away, often the same or next day.
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