Some valuable tips for moving your piano
How to move an upright piano or a grand piano? Pianos are objects that require special attention and musical instruments must be transported correctly in optimal safety conditions. How much does moving the piano cost? What are the important standards for transporting pianos?
Become familiar with some piano parameters
Moving the piano is not an ordinary moving service, nor performed by regular movers. The cost is determined according to the difficulty of transporting the instrument and the level of movement of the piano
- The weight and characteristics of the piano: grand, upright or quarter grand
- The floors in your old accommodation or the availability of the elevator in case
- The distance to be covered: long, medium or short.
- Have access to the piano in your home or apartment
- The number of movers required for this step
How much does a piano usually weigh?
The weight of the piano varies between 200 kg to 500 kg. The weight of an upright piano is between 120 kg and 210 kg, while the weight of a grand piano sometimes exceeds 600 kg. Therefore, moving the piano is an extremely complex task, since it is a very bulky instrument. It must also be attributed to the emotional value of the piano and the purchase price of the piano.
Le transport du piano
- Requesting a quote from a piano moving company
- Protection of the piano by installing a cover or appropriate professional packaging Handling using special equipment, fittings, conveyor belts, hoists, etc.
- Transportation with strong ties for the piano and moving parts in the truck
Criteria for transporting your piano
The important thing is to specify in detail the moving elements of your piano and to transmit useful information to the mover. The piano dismantling company will carry out a technical visit in advance to assess the condition and transport volume of your belongings and your piano. Depending on the type of piano, it is necessary to hire specialized movers to move it. Before moving the piano, the company is responsible for protecting the piano with appropriate guards and securing all moving parts.
