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Piano Removal
in Raleigh, NC

An upright piano weighs 400 to 800 pounds and almost never fits through a standard doorframe without the legs off. We handle the disassembly, the stair work, and the load — and we've done enough of these to know exactly where things go wrong.

📅 Contact us by 3 PM to have it done today.
Same-Day Available Licensed & Insured
No Credit Card Required
Free On-Site Estimate
All Labor Included
No Commission Crews
Eco-Responsible Disposal
Items We Accept

Everything On This List

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Upright Pianos

Standard upright and studio uprights, typically 400 to 600 lbs depending on age and build.

✓ Accepted
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Grand Pianos

We do not remove grand pianos. The size, weight, and disassembly requirements are outside our scope — contact a specialty piano mover.

✗ Not Accepted
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Baby Grand Pianos

We do not remove baby grand pianos. Call a dedicated piano moving company for grands of any size.

✗ Not Accepted
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Player Pianos

Older self-playing pianos, which often weigh significantly more than standard uprights.

✓ Accepted
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Piano Benches and Accessories

Benches, covers, sheet music, and anything else associated with the piano.

✓ Accepted
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Spinet Pianos

Smaller older spinets — lighter than uprights but still require the right approach on stairs.

✓ Accepted
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Console Pianos

Console-style uprights common in homes from the 1960s through 1990s.

✓ Accepted
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Full Piano and Accessories

The piano plus bench, books, and any related items removed in one visit.

✓ Best Value

Don't see your item on this list? Call us — we'll tell you in 30 seconds.

Junk Doctors — Piano Removal service
Handled by real professionals.
Licensed & Insured  ·  Background-Checked  ·  Locally Employed
Why Junk Doctors

Why Customers Choose Us

1

Price Is Based on What the Job Actually Takes

Piano removal pricing isn't flat-rate. A spinet on the ground floor with a clear path to the truck is a different job than a full upright in a second-floor bedroom at the end of a narrow hallway. We look at the type, the location, and the stairs, then give you a number before anyone puts a hand on the instrument.

2

Upright Pianos Weigh 400 to 800 Pounds — This Is Not a DIY Job

Upright pianos typically run 400 to 800 lbs depending on age and build. Moving one without the right equipment and experience causes injuries and property damage. Our crew uses piano dollies, furniture straps, and stair-handling techniques built specifically for instruments this heavy. Note: we do not remove grand or baby grand pianos.

3

The Legs Come Off — That's Standard, Not Optional

Most upright pianos can't go through a standard interior doorframe with the legs on. It's not a problem, it's just part of the job. The legs and pedal assembly come off, the cabinet goes through on its side, and everything gets reassembled on the truck. Crews that skip this step are the ones that damage doorframes.

4

We Pad What Needs Padding and We Go Slow on Stairs

Hardwood floors, carpet at stair edges, painted door casings — all of it is vulnerable when 600 lbs is moving through the room. We wrap the instrument, pad the corners, and take the stairs one step at a time. Speed is not the goal on a piano removal.

Simple Process

Gone in 3 Steps.

1

Book Your Window

Choose a time online or call us. Same-day windows available when you call before 3 PM.

2

Get a Firm Quote

We assess on-site and generate a firm upfront price based on volume, weight, and labor. You approve before we start.

3

Watch It Disappear

We load everything, clean up, and haul it away. You don't lift a finger.

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FAQ

Questions Answered.

Weight and complexity. An upright piano weighs 400 to 800 lbs and can't be broken down the way furniture can. Pricing reflects the crew size, equipment, and stair work involved. Note: we only remove upright-style pianos — we do not take grand or baby grand pianos.
Yes, when done correctly with the right crew and equipment. It's one of the riskier household removal jobs, which is exactly why DIY attempts regularly end with injuries or damaged property. Our crew handles piano stair moves regularly and knows how to do it without incident.
Yes. Condition doesn't matter. If a piano no longer plays, or has water damage, cracked soundboards, or missing keys, we still take it. We just need to know the type and where it's located.
Piano casework and wood components may go to salvage partners when condition allows. Metal strings and hardware go to scrap recyclers. Felt, foam, and mixed internal materials go to a licensed disposal facility.
Not necessarily. When you call, tell us whether it's an upright, spinet, console, or player piano, and describe where it's located — first floor, basement, second floor, and whether there are stairs involved. That gives us enough to provide an accurate quote. We do not remove grand or baby grand pianos.
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