Many families love having a piano in their home for parents and children to make lovely music with. When settled in your home, a piano doesn’t typically require much maintenance. However, anyone who’s ever moved home with a large instrument knows that things can get very complicated when it comes to transporting a piano safely, especially if you choose to move it yourself.
The number one priority when moving a piano is avoiding injury to people, the second priority is avoiding injury to the instrument, and the third is avoiding injury to your home. Since moving a piano can be a big task (that will quickly grow more complicated!) and involves such an expensive item, it’s typically recommended that you enlist the services of a professional moving company. Professional movers have the experience, expertise, and equipment required to move any kind of piano quickly, safely, and efficiently.
But if you decide to move your piano on your own, here are some tips to help you along the way.
Moving an item as large and expensive as a piano can be difficult to do, especially on your own. But if that’s the route you decide to take, here is everything you need to know on how to move a piano and keep it safe during the process.
Moving an item as large and expensive as a piano can be difficult to do, especially on your own. But if that’s the route you decide to take, here is everything you need to know on how to move a piano and keep it safe during the process.
When you’re moving a piano by yourself, there’s a chance you could run into several issues.
If you or your team of helpers don’t know what you’re doing, there’s a high chance that you could damage your piano. Some damages might be minor like scratches or dents on your piano from not preparing it properly, but others might be more serious and cause your piano to be damaged beyond use.
There’s also the chance that you or your moving helpers could be hurt. If the piano isn’t secured properly while moving or someone loses their grip on it, it could slip and seriously injure someone.
It is also easy to scuff up the floors or scratch or dent walls when moving an object as large and heavy as a piano. This type of damage can happen if the piano isn’t properly wrapped in furniture blankets or if you pull the piano across the floor without placing it on a moving dolly.
If you’re unsure about moving a piano by yourself, it’s never a bad idea to hire professional movers, especially since many things could go wrong on your own. Professional movers like Dixie Moving & Storage have the experience, equipment, and necessary navigation skills to move your piano safely!
Professional piano movers have experience with grand pianos, baby grand pianos, upright pianos, antique pianos, console pianos, and more. They’ve seen it all, so you can be confident that your instrument will be handled efficiently and safely.
Many states also have rules and regulations for transporting pianos due to the instrument’s large weight. A high-quality moving company will be aware of these and can advise you as necessary.
With a professional moving company that’s skilled in piano transport like Dixie Moving and Storage, you can save yourself a whole lot of stress whenever your beautiful (and expensive) instrument has to go down stairs or around corners. Navigating tight spaces, elevators, or truck ramps can be difficult with such a heavy and unwieldy object, but professional movers have the experience you need. Read more about our licensed services here.
Lastly, professional moving companies own the specialized equipment needed to safely and smoothly transport an instrument as large and as delicate as a piano. A prepared company will have piano covers, specific furniture dollies, heavy-duty straps, and everything else required for a smooth and stable move.
Dixie Moving and Storage has more than 40 years of experience serving St. George, Utah, and the surrounding areas, and has the training and expertise to meet all your moving needs in southern Utah and northwestern Arizona. For more information or to request a free quote for piano moving services, contact us today.