If you’re moving with a piano, you may be wondering if you can try to do it yourself or if you should hire a professional service to take care of the piano move. While opting to do it yourself can save you on piano moving costs, there are many challenges involved you may not have considered and you risk damaging your piano.
At Road Haugs Moving & Storage, our team has safely moved many pianos, so we’ve put together this guide covering what you need to know about piano moving and whether to do it yourself or hire professionals.
The Challenges of DIY Piano Moving
When thinking of how to move your piano, be sure to factor in the following challenges.
- Weight: Upright pianos start at about 200 pounds. Baby grand pianos usually weigh at least 500 pounds, and if you’re moving a concert grand piano you could be dealing with up to 1,200 pounds!
- Bulk: Pianos are generally irregular shapes, making them difficult to efficiently fit into a moving van without the proper expertise.
- Fragility: Pianos are delicate instruments, and anything less than professional wrapping skill and equipment runs the risk of damaging your prized investment.
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The Benefits of Professional Piano Moving Services
If you’re having second thoughts about moving your piano on your own, you’re likely wondering about the advantages of a professional moving service to transport your piano. These are the benefits you can look forward to.
- Safety: You won’t have to worry about the very real possibility of injury that comes with trying to move a several hundred-pound instrument with just yourself and a friend or two and no professional equipment.
- Security: Professional movers know how to move a piano correctly, ensuring that it is securely wrapped and transported so that it doesn’t sustain any damage in the process.
- Efficiency: You won’t have to do research on how to wrap your piano, find the appropriate materials, or figure out how to maximize packing density around its irregular shape.
Opting for a professional piano moving service is simply the safest and least time-consuming way to get your instrument from one place to the other. Professional movers
How To Hire the Right Professional Piano Movers
While hiring a piano mover is the best way to go when moving your piano, you should still do some vetting to ensure the company you choose is the best piano moving company for your needs. When hiring a professional piano mover, look for these indicators of quality.
- Proven experience: The company should have a proven record of moving pianos successfully.
- Proper equipment: The right tools are essential, so make sure the company uses specialized piano moving equipment like piano dollies, ramps, straps, skid boards, padding, and blankets.
- Insurance and licensing: You absolutely must work with an insured company to protect your property, and licensing and bonding are additional indicators of quality.
Choose Road Haugs for Piano Moving Done Right
Road Haugs Moving & Storage has the experience, specialized equipment, and skill necessary to get your piano safely to its final destination. In our 40 years of experience, we’ve become the official piano movers for Steinway Piano in the Charlotte area — and we treat your piano with just as much care. Honesty, integrity, and a stress-free moving experience are our hallmarks of quality and customer service.
If you’re ready to move your piano locally or even across the country, contact Road Haugs for a free estimate today.
