Moving a piano can be a challenging endeavor, but with proper planning and organization, you can ensure a stress-free and successful move for your cherished instrument. To help you navigate the intricacies of piano moving, we’ve created a comprehensive checklist that covers all the essential steps. Whether you’re moving an upright piano, a grand piano, or a baby grand, this checklist will guide you through the process.
1. Hire Professional Piano Movers
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead.
- Verify their credentials, insurance coverage, and reviews from past clients.
2. Schedule the Move Well in Advance
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead.
- Consider factors like weather conditions and potential obstacles that may affect the move.
3. Measure Doorways and Hallways
- Confirm the proposed mover’s actual capability, protection, timing and written scope for the instrument and route.
- If necessary, arrange for the removal of doors or obstacles that may obstruct the piano’s path.
4. Prepare the Piano
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead.
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead.
- Cover the piano with padded blankets or wraps to protect its finish.
5. Communicate with Movers
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead.
- Inform them about the piano’s weight and dimensions.
6. Clear the Path
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead. Remove any obstacles that could impede the movers’ progress.
7. Prepare the New Location
- Confirm the proposed mover’s actual capability, protection, timing and written scope for the instrument and route. Clear the space and measure doorways and hallways if necessary.
8. Secure Transportation
- Verify that the moving truck is equipped with climate control if needed.
- Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead.
9. Supervise the Move
- Be present on moving day to supervise the process and answer any questions from the movers.
- Provide any additional instructions or information that may be relevant.
10. Post-Move Inspection
- After the piano arrives at its new location, inspect it for any damage or issues that may have occurred during the move.
- Confirm the proposed mover’s actual capability, protection, timing and written scope for the instrument and route.
11. Acclimatization Period
- Allow the piano to acclimate to its new environment by maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels.
- Avoid playing the piano extensively for a few days to allow it to settle.
12. Enjoy Your Music
- Once the piano has acclimated, enjoy the beautiful music it produces in its new home.
Leave instrument lifting, tipping, disassembly, loading and stair handling to qualified piano movers; provide route photos and dimensions instead. Related information: 801-396-7323 ; our website
Use model-specific guidance
Leave lifting and instrument disassembly to qualified professionals. Exact model information and the real route are more useful than generic weight, price or clearance figures.