Piano Removal

Upright and grand pianos removed safely by crews with the right dollies, boards and manpower.

The Junkiez provides same-day piano removal across Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. Upright and grand pianos removed safely by crews with the right dollies, boards and manpower.

Pianos are the job most haulers quietly decline. An upright runs 300–800 pounds with the weight distributed high and back, a baby grand is 500–700, and a concert grand can exceed 1,300. They damage floors, doorframes, backs and occasionally people. We do them, with the right equipment and enough crew, and we would rather send four people than have three struggle.

What we take

Upright, spinet, console and studio pianos
Baby grand and grand pianos
Player pianos and reproducing pianos
Organs, electric pianos and keyboards
Piano benches, stools and accessories

Why access decides the price

The piano itself is rarely the hard part; the route is. Stairs, tight landings, a turn at the bottom of a staircase, gravel between the door and the truck — each of those adds crew and time. Send a photo of the piano and a photo of the path to the street when you ask for a quote, and the number we give you will be the number you pay.

If it might be worth something

Before disposal, consider whether the instrument has value. Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Bösendorfer and Yamaha grands in playable condition are worth real money even needing work. So are some older uprights with intact soundboards. A technician’s assessment costs far less than what a sellable instrument is worth, and we would rather you got paid for it. If it is a 1920s upright with a cracked plate — which describes most of them — donation and disposal are the realistic options.

Grands come apart

Grand pianos are removed by taking the legs and lyre off and standing the instrument on its side on a purpose-built piano board, then strapping it. That is standard practice, not improvisation, and it is how they get through doorways that are narrower than the piano.

Getting a price

Free on-site quote. You only pay if you say go. We quote on site before anything is loaded, and the number does not change afterwards. Stairs, long carries, disassembly and heavy items are all included. Text a photo to 323-547-5879 and we can usually give you a number within a few minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Can you get a piano down stairs?

Yes, with the right crew size, dollies and boards. Send photos of the piano and the route out.

Do you take grand pianos?

Yes. Legs and lyre come off and the instrument travels on a piano board.

Could my piano be worth selling?

Possibly. Playable grands from good makers hold real value. It is worth a technician's assessment before you pay to dispose of one.

What customers say

My mother had let things get out of hand and I was dreading the whole process. They came in an unmarked truck, never made a single comment, and asked before removing anything that was not obviously rubbish. Took four days and they never once rushed her.

Verified customer Los Angeles

I called about one old fridge and they told me my utility would collect it free and pay me for it. They talked themselves out of a job. When I needed a full garage cleared two months later I did not call anyone else.

Anh L. Irvine

Six-person spa behind a narrow side gate. Two other companies looked at it and passed. These guys drained it, cut it into sections and had the patio swept by 4pm. The price they quoted on arrival was the price I paid.

Greg T. Huntington Beach