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In short: your piano won’t fit up the stairs? Ôlift.be sets up a piano lift (furniture lift for pianos) in front of the building and takes the piano up or down through the window or the balcony, always run by our operator.
- Load: up to 300 kg on the platform, from the 1st to the 9th floor (29 m ladder).
- Pianos: every piano is assessed on quote (model, weight, dimensions, opening).
- Price: €220 excl. VAT, i.e. €266.20 incl. VAT*, from the 1st to the 5th floor, always confirmed by a free written quote.
- Included: the lift and its operator only. Protecting, handling and carrying the piano are the client’s responsibility (or an extra, on request).
- Area: free travel in the 19 municipalities of Brussels; elsewhere in Belgium on quote. 7 days a week, 7.30 am to 9.30 pm.
Why move a piano through the window?
A piano is heavy, tall and fragile. On a narrow or winding staircase it has to be tilted and carried by hand, with a risk of damaging the piano, the walls and the carriers’ backs. The building’s lift is often too small or not allowed for moves.
With the piano lift, the piano, protected beforehand, is placed on the platform. It goes gently up the façade to the window or balcony: less handling, fewer knocks, less effort.
Which pianos can go on the lift?
Every request is assessed on quote. We need the piano’s model, weight and dimensions, and the width of the window or balcony.
| Type | Usual weight (approx.) | With the Ôlift.be lift |
|---|---|---|
| Digital piano, stage piano | 20 to 80 kg | Yes |
| Upright piano | 150 to 300 kg | Yes, if it weighs no more than 300 kg and fits through the opening |
| Grand piano (baby grand, etc.) | 250 to 500 kg and more | After assessment: only if the weight, prepared for transport, stays under 300 kg |
Important: the platform’s maximum load is 300 kg. We never exceed it. The weight is often in the manual, on the manufacturer’s website or on a label at the back of the piano.
How does a piano lift work? 5 steps
- Quote: send us the address, floor, piano model and weight, and a photo of the window or balcony. You receive a free written quote.
- Street space: the request to occupy the public road is made with the municipality (or via OSIRIS in Brussels); allow at least 10 m in front of the façade. See our parking permit guide.
- Preparation (by the client): protect the piano (blankets, film, straps), close and lock the keyboard lid, remove anything on top of the piano and clear the way to the window.
- On the day: our operator sets up and runs the lift. Your carriers bring the piano to the platform and secure it.
- Up or down: the platform moves slowly along the façade; your carriers receive the piano on arrival.
What is included, and what is not
| Included in the piano lift service | Client’s responsibility (or an extra, on request) |
|---|---|
| The lift, its set-up and operation by our operator; the lift insurance | Protecting, handling and carrying the piano (between the room and the lift) |
Carrying can be done by your carriers: friends, family or a professional piano mover. For an upright piano, plan on at least 3 to 4 people, with straps and a piano dolly if possible.
Piano lift price
Special piano lift service: €220 excl. VAT, i.e. €266.20 incl. VAT*, from the 1st to the 5th floor. The price covers the lift and its operator only.
*Basic pricing conditions. The price is always confirmed by a free, no-obligation written quote; above the 5th floor, on Sundays and public holidays, outside Brussels or with difficult access: on quote. See also our prices.
Get a piano lift quote0484 79 11 79
Tips after the move
- Let the piano settle in its new room for a few weeks before having it tuned.
- Keep it away from radiators, very sunny windows and draughts.
- Moving the whole home? Check our bilingual school calendar with holidays to pick the date.
Frequently asked questions
Can a piano be lifted with a furniture lift?
Yes, if the piano weighs no more than 300 kg and fits through the window or balcony. The Ôlift.be lift reaches the 9th floor and is always run by our operator. Every piano is assessed on quote.
How much does a piano lift cost in Brussels?
The special piano lift service costs €220 excl. VAT, i.e. €266.20 incl. VAT, from the 1st to the 5th floor (basic pricing conditions). The price is always confirmed by a free written quote.
Do you lift grand pianos?
Only after assessment: the piano’s weight, prepared for transport, must stay under 300 kg and the opening must be wide enough. Send us the model and weight for advice.
Who protects and carries the piano?
The client. Ôlift.be provides the lift and the operator who runs it; protecting, handling and carrying the piano are the client’s responsibility, or an extra on request.
Is a permit needed for the lift?
Yes, a permit to occupy the public road, requested from the municipality or via OSIRIS in Brussels, several working days in advance. Allow at least 10 m in front of the façade.
Do you work on Sundays?
Yes, 7 days a week from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm. Sundays and public holidays are charged on quote.
See also: our service area · our prices.