Piano Moving
Specialized handling for upright and grand pianos
Piano moving is a specialty discipline that protects one of the heaviest and most delicate instruments a household can own. Uprights and grands each require specific equipment, technique, and padding to move without harming the instrument, the home, or the crew.
Who this service is for
This service is for piano owners relocating an upright, baby grand, or concert grand between homes, into a new residence, or across a venue, where the value and fragility of the instrument make professional handling essential.
Benefits
- Equipment designed specifically for pianos
- Technique that protects the instrument and its finish
- Safe navigation of stairs, doorways, and tight turns
- Protection for floors and walls along the route
- Handling that respects the value of the instrument
What's included
- Assessment of the piano type, size, and travel path
- Piano board, straps, padding, and specialized dollies
- Wrapping to protect the finish and moving parts
- Careful lifting, transport, and placement
- Stair and doorway navigation as required
- Positioning the instrument where you want it
Preparation checklist
- 1Clear a wide path from the piano to the exit
- 2Measure doorways, hallways, and stairs on the route
- 3Confirm parking close to the entrance
- 4Remove fragile items near the move path
- 5Decide the final placement in the new space
- 6Plan tuning after the move, once the piano settles
What affects pricing
- The type and size of the piano
- Stairs, tight turns, and access at both locations
- The crew size and specialized equipment required
- Distance for transport
- Any rigging needed for difficult access
- Scheduling and timing
Every move is different, so we do not publish fixed prices. Use our moving cost calculator for an illustrative range, then request a quote for an exact figure.
Problems this service solves
- Damage to a valuable instrument without proper handling
- Injury risk from a piano’s extreme weight
- Navigating a grand piano through tight doorways or stairs
- Protecting floors and finishes during the move
How the process works
- 1
Share the piano type and access details when requesting a quote
- 2
Confirm equipment, crew size, and the travel path
- 3
The crew wraps and secures the instrument
- 4
The piano is moved, transported, and carried into place
- 5
Final positioning is confirmed at the destination
When to choose piano moving
Choose piano moving whenever an upright or grand piano is involved, since general crews are not equipped for the instrument. For other dense objects, heavy-item moving is the appropriate service.
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Available in cities across the country
We provide piano moving as part of local moving nationwide. Explore some of the metro areas we serve, or browse all locations.
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