A piano that does not fit through a doorway or around a staircase landing creates a problem on moving day that cannot be solved without putting the instrument at risk. We do the measuring before the crew is scheduled.
Grand pianos require at least three people. A two-person crew for a grand piano is a crew that cannot do the job safely. We assign the right number of people for the specific piano type and access conditions.
The pace of a piano move is set by the instrument and the access conditions, not by the schedule. We build enough time into the job that the crew can work carefully.
We review the access conditions at both addresses before confirming the move. Staircase width, doorway clearance, elevator interior dimensions, and floor protection requirements are all assessed before the crew is scheduled.
Piano boards, heavy-duty moving straps, padded piano covers, and protective floor runners are used on every piano move. This equipment is not improvised on the day. It comes with the crew as a matter of course.
Grand pianos are partially disassembled before moving. The lid, legs, and pedal lyre are removed and transported separately. Everything is reassembled at the destination and left in the correct position.
Piano moving puts significant weight on floors and pressure on door frames. We place protective runners and padding before the piano is moved through any room.
We review the piano type and access conditions at both addresses. Measurements are taken if the route involves narrow or unusual access. You receive a written estimate before any crew is scheduled.
The crew arrives with the right equipment for your piano type. The instrument is prepared for moving, and floor and door protection is placed before loading begins.
The piano is moved carefully, placed at the destination, and reassembled if applicable. We position it where you direct and confirm everything is correct before the crew leaves.
It depends on the specific dimensions of the staircase, the landing, and the piano. We take measurements before confirming whether a direct staircase move is possible or whether an alternative route is needed. We do not attempt a piano move that the access conditions do not safely allow.
No. Piano tuning is performed by a piano technician, not a moving company. We recommend scheduling a tuning with your piano technician approximately two weeks after the move, once the instrument has had time to acclimate to its new environment.
We carry cargo insurance on every move. For pianos with high appraisal value, we recommend discussing valuation coverage options during the estimate process to confirm the appropriate level of protection for your specific instrument.
An upright piano move typically takes one to two hours, depending on access conditions. A grand piano move takes two to four hours. Access complications, such as multiple flights of stairs or tight doorways, add time.
Yes. Pianos can be moved into our climate-controlled storage facility. Temperature and humidity stability are important for pianos in storage, and our facility maintains climate control year-round.
A minimum of three crew members is required for a grand piano. For larger concert grands or moves with difficult access, we add crew accordingly. The number is confirmed during the estimate.
Contact us to book your piano move. We respond within one business day.
