Expert Piano Movers Across Oxfordshire
County-wide coverage including Oxford city, market towns, and villages. University connections and Grade I listed property specialists with 33+ years experience.
- Connections
- University
- Years Experience
- 33+
- Listed Experts
- Grade I
Trust and Credentials
Insurance certificates (goods in transit + public liability) available on request.
Why Choose A1 Piano Removals in Oxfordshire?
Specialist piano movers, not general removals
University Experience
Trusted by Oxford University colleges and music departments for piano moves requiring discretion and expertise.
Historic Building Specialists
Expert navigation of medieval corridors, narrow staircases, and Grade I & II listed buildings throughout Oxford.
Concert Venue Experience
Regular work with Oxford's concert halls, chapels, and performance venues for concert grand moves.
Academic Calendar Aware
We understand term times, exam periods, and ceremonial events – scheduling around your institution's needs.
Why Choose Our Oxfordshire Piano Moving Service?
From Oxford's historic colleges to market towns and rural villages, we provide specialist piano moving services across the entire county with expertise in listed buildings and academic institutions.
Oxford University Links
Trusted by colleges and music departments across Oxford University. Specialist experience with valuable historic instruments and sensitive college environments including Sheldonian Theatre, college JCRs, and music departments.
Grade I Listed Access
Expert handling of Grade I and II listed buildings. Understanding of conservation requirements and heritage property sensitivities throughout Oxfordshire. Specialist equipment that protects historic walls, floors, and doorways.
County-Wide Coverage
Comprehensive service across Henley, Witney, Bicester, Banbury, Thame, Abingdon, Didcot, and all Oxfordshire market towns. Local knowledge of property types and access challenges throughout the county.
Village Specialists
Expert service to Cotswold villages and rural Oxfordshire. Experience with long driveways, narrow lanes, and country properties from Woodstock to Wallingford.
Conservation Areas
Thorough understanding of conservation area requirements and listed building regulations. Careful, compliant service for heritage properties with proper documentation.
Academic Partnerships
Established relationships with music colleges and conservatoires. Regular service to academic institutions and performance venues throughout Oxfordshire.
Our Piano Moving Process
From first contact to perfect placement in Oxfordshire
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Site Survey
We assess your property access, particularly important for Oxford's historic buildings and college properties with restricted routes.
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Access Coordination
We liaise with college porters, building managers, or venue coordinators to arrange appropriate access times.
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Professional Preparation
Your piano is expertly wrapped in specialist protective materials suited to the specific route and environment.
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Careful Transport
Specialist vehicles with air-ride suspension ensure your instrument arrives in perfect condition.
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Expert Placement
We position your piano precisely where required, with tuning recommendations and acoustic advice if needed.
Transparent Oxfordshire Piano Moving Prices
Clear, upfront pricing for all piano types. City centre, listed buildings, and university properties included
Piano Moving Specialists in Oxfordshire
Our Oxfordshire Experience
A1 Piano Removals brings over 33 years of specialist piano moving expertise to Oxfordshire, with particular experience in the unique challenges presented by Oxford's historic university environment. We are trusted by numerous Oxford colleges and university departments for moves requiring exceptional care, discretion, and expertise in navigating centuries-old buildings.
Oxford's architectural heritage demands specialist knowledge. Our teams are experienced in manoeuvring grand pianos through narrow medieval doorways, up spiral staircases, and across historic quads – all while protecting both the instrument and the irreplaceable historic fabric of these Grade I and II listed buildings. We understand the protocols of working within college environments, coordinating with porters and estates teams to ensure minimal disruption.
Beyond the dreaming spires, our Oxfordshire coverage extends throughout the county. From the Georgian townhouses of Banbury to the riverside properties of Henley-on-Thames, from Cotswold stone villages around Woodstock to the market towns of Witney and Thame, we provide the same exceptional service. We regularly work with the Sheldonian Theatre, college chapels, and private concert venues, understanding the acoustic and logistical requirements of piano moves for performance settings.
Whether you're a college music director arranging a concert grand installation, a private homeowner relocating a family upright, or a venue manager planning a recital series, A1 Piano Removals delivers the professional, insured service Oxfordshire trusts.
Oxfordshire Areas We Cover
Complete coverage across all Oxfordshire neighborhoods and surrounding districts
Neighborhoods & Districts
Looking for piano movers near me in Oxfordshire? We cover Oxford City (OX1-OX4), Headington, Summertown, Jericho, Cowley, Banbury and nearby areas.
Not listed? We likely cover your area too!
Check Your LocationWhat Our Oxfordshire Customers Say
Trusted by universities, colleges, and homeowners across Oxfordshire
Exceptional service for our college's Steinway grand. The team showed remarkable care and understanding of both the instrument's value and our historic building's requirements. Professional from start to finish.
Moving our piano from a Grade II* listed property required specialist knowledge. A1 Piano Removals handled everything perfectly, respecting the building's heritage while ensuring safe transport. Highly recommended.
Needed our upright moved from Banbury to Oxford at short notice. Brilliant communication, careful handling, and completed within our tight timeframe. Excellent value for such professional service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about piano moving in Oxfordshire
Yes, we are trusted by numerous Oxford colleges and university departments for piano moves. We understand college protocols, coordinate with porters and estates teams, and have extensive experience navigating historic college buildings.
Absolutely. We have specialist equipment and techniques for listed building moves. Our teams are experienced in protecting historic fabric while safely navigating narrow doorways, spiral staircases, and uneven floors common in Grade I and II listed properties.
We cover all of Oxfordshire including Oxford city, Headington, Summertown, Jericho, Cowley, Abingdon, Witney, Bicester, Banbury, Henley-on-Thames, Thame, and Woodstock, plus surrounding villages and the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.
Upright piano moves within Oxfordshire start from £150, and grand piano moves from £400. Concert grand and listed building moves are quoted individually based on specific requirements. We provide free, detailed quotes.
Yes, we provide secure, climate-controlled piano storage at our purpose-built facility near Oxfordshire. Whether you need short-term piano storage during a house move or long-term storage, your instrument is kept at stable temperature and humidity levels. Piano storage costs start from £40 per month, and all stored pianos are fully insured.
Absolutely. Our specialist grand piano movers have extensive experience with baby grand, grand, and concert grand pianos across Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire. Grand piano moving requires specialist equipment including piano skids, ramps, and custom padding. We carefully disassemble the legs and pedal lyre, wrap the body in protective blankets, and use our hydraulic tail-gate vehicle for safe loading. Every grand piano move is fully insured.
Getting a piano removal quote for Oxfordshire is simple. Use our free online piano moving quote tool for an instant estimate, or call us on 07787 135541. We just need your piano type (upright, baby grand, or grand), collection and delivery postcodes, and any access considerations. Our quotes are all-inclusive — no hidden fees, no obligation.
We use specialist floor protection systems including protective matting designed for stone, parquet, and historic flooring surfaces. Our equipment has non-marking wheels and we take every precaution to protect irreplaceable surfaces.
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Ready to Move Your Piano in Oxfordshire?
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote. Expert piano moving across Oxford, Banbury, Witney, Henley and all Oxfordshire areas.