Piano movingFebruary 13th, 2009
Today, after a few days off for personal reasons, I’m going to talk about piano moving. Being pianist and moving is not always that simple. A piano is a very heavy piece requiring particular care.
Above all, I strongly advise not to do it yourself, although it is sometimes really tempting to save money. It may seem cheaper, but nobody knows how the piano will look like at the arrival. I have seen sometimes catastrophic situations (broken frame, cracked soundboard…). With a professional, you minimize risks and your instrument is insured in case of trouble.
When you choose a moving company, be careful that this one can take care of your instrument. Not all movers offer this service. The piano must be correctly wrapped in an adapted padded cover. Feet and pedals must be unmounted if you have a grand piano, and this one will be laid on the edge and strapped in the moving van.
As for the price, no miracle: carrying a fragile item, heavy and cumbersome is relatively expensive and it is generally charged apart. The price depends on factors such as the number of floors, whether there is a lift or not, …etc.
And don’t forget that moving a piano is never easy and the worst can always happen: Glenn Gould’s famous Steinway D174 fell down from a moving van…