Quick Answer: Piano removal in Aurora typically costs $150–$400+. Upright pianos on the ground floor run lowest ($150–$250). Baby grands or pianos requiring staircase moves run higher ($300–$500). Junk Nurse quotes on-site or by photo — the price is firm before we touch the piano.
Piano removal pricing
Upright pianos
- Ground floor, easy access: $150–$250
- One flight of stairs: $200–$350
- Multiple flights or tight access: $300–$500
Baby grand pianos
- Ground floor: $300–$450
- Stairs involved: $400–$600+
Concert grand
$500–$800+, always on-site quote.
Digital/electronic pianos
$75–$150 (much lighter, easier).
What affects piano pricing
- Piano size and weight — spinets (300–400 lbs) are easier than full uprights (700–800 lbs)
- Floor level — ground floor cheapest; basement and second floor add labor
- Stairs — the single biggest cost factor
- Doorway and hallway widths — tight access requires more maneuvering
- Exterior access — easy front-door exit is fastest
- Piano condition — pianos against a wall for 30 years may be stuck in place
Why pianos cost more than typical furniture
- Weight (400–800 lbs for uprights, 500–700 for baby grands)
- Specialized equipment (piano dolly, skid board for grands)
- Larger crew (3 people minimum, 4 for stairs)
- Damage risk — the cast iron plate can crack if dropped
- Longer crew time (30–60+ minutes per piano)
Have a piano to remove? Text photos to (630) 294-1340 for a fast firm quote.
Photos for an accurate quote
- Photo of the piano (front and side)
- Photo of the path out (doorway, stairs, exterior exit)
- Floor level (basement, ground, second floor)
- Brand and approximate age, if known
Text to (630) 294-1340 for a firm quote, usually within a few hours.
Donation possibility
For playable pianos in reasonable condition, we route to:
- Local churches and music ministries
- Public schools with music programs
- Community music schools
- Habitat ReStore (some locations)
Reality check: the piano donation market is soft. Many pianos can’t be placed and end up disposed regardless. The cost to you is the same either way.
For more on piano removal
See our full piano removal guide.
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Schedule piano removal. Call (630) 294-1340 or request a free quote. Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm.