Tips for Moving a Piano (And Why You Shouldn't DIY)

A piano combines serious weight with a delicate interior. Moving one safely takes the right gear and real technique.

Why pianos are tricky

Their weight is unevenly distributed, the finish scratches easily, and the internal action can be knocked out of alignment by rough handling.

What the pros use

• Piano boards and skid boards
• Four-wheel dollies and heavy-duty straps
• Thick moving blankets and padding

Stairs and tight turns

This is where DIY moves go wrong. Specialists know how to balance and pivot a piano through doorways and down staircases without damage.

After the move

Plan to have your piano tuned a couple of weeks after it settles into its new home.

See our piano moving service for how we handle uprights to grands.

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