How to carry a piano upstairs - some case studies
This page is to help figure out if we are likely to be able to get a piano up your staircase. Here we go…
Case Study 1
Comment: The tight turn and the lack of a flat, square landing area on which to perform the turn makes this is a very awkward staircase.
Jon’s U1 verdict:
Jon’s U3 verdict:
Cost for this job:
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Case Study 2
Comment: This is another example of case study 1. The tight 90 degree corner combined with the stairs makes the job very tricky
Jon’s U1 verdict:
Jon’s U3 verdict:
Cost for this job:
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Case Study 3
Comment: Nice, wide staircase, no bannister rail. Plenty of space at the top and bottom and no tight corners. There is no such thing as an easy stairjob but this one is certainly achievable. Notice the 2nd photo shows a turning point leading to a 2nd, smaller flight. The large flat, turning area is idea to allow space to prepare the piano to go up the 2nd flight.
Jon’s U1 verdict: Yes, definitely
Jon’s U3 verdict: Yes, definitely
Cost for this job: £120 for the 1st flight. £60 for the 2nd flight. Total cost £180
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Shorter 2nd flight
Case Study 4
Comment: Tough as usual but providing there is no tight corner at the bottom, it is do-able.
U1 verdict: Yes, definitely
U3 verdict: Yes, definitely
Cost for this job: £120
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Case Study 5
Comment: Very tricky. Lots of exposed metalwork which could cause damage. Potential also to be very slippery on a wet day. The tight, turning corners look very tricky. This job is pending and will be viewed in person by the movers before the job is attempted.
U1 verdict: TBC
U3 verdict: TBC
Cost for this job: £120 for the 1st flight. £60 for the 2nd flight. Total £180
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Case Study 6
Comment: It’s our old enemy the tight corner with steps and no flat spot to comfortably perform the turn. This customer wanted a U1 but we had to give the bad news that it could not be carried up that staircase.
U1 verdict: Fail
U3 verdict: Fail
Cost for this job: n/a
Photo: below
Case Study 7
Comment: Shallow, wide staircase. Hard work but no problem U1 & U3: Yes, fine Cost for this job: £120 Photo: below