How to Move a Piano Long Distance

Move Piano Long DistanceMoving a piano is no easy feat, as they are essentially the trifecta of items that are difficult to move: they are large, they are heavy, and they are fragile. Even small spinet pianos weigh on average 300 to 400 pounds, while grand pianos can easily weigh upwards of 1000 pounds. Plus, the weight of pianos, particularly grand pianos, is not distributed evenly, meaning it takes more finesse than simply lifting and tilting the piano to get it through a doorway. And, you must consider that grand pianos likely will not fit through standard doorways and will probably need to be partially disassembled, which means it must be reassembled at the final destination. Pianos are also delicate instruments that can contain more than 7000 moving parts, all of which need to be finely tuned. For these reasons, in order to ensure the safety of your piano – not to mention your back – it is highly advisable to hire professionals to move a piano.

If, however, you are determined to move a piano on your own, there are some things you must keep in mind. First, be sure to protect the piano by wrapping it in moving blankets or other thick blankets secured with tape (making sure the tape is only stuck to the blankets, not the piano). Next, wrap furniture straps around the blankets/piano, as this will make it easier to hold and move the piano. Then, you and your assistants can load the piano onto a large furniture dolly and roll it towards the truck which you are using to transport the piano.

To ensure the safety of your piano during a long distance move, turn to Atlantic Relocation Systems. Our movers have experience moving all types of household items, including pianos, and have all the tools necessary to keep it safe during loading, transit, and unloading. What’s more, we use high-end moving trucks equipped with lift gates that will make getting the piano on and off the truck a much less risky process. To learn more about using Atlantic Relocation Systems to move a piano long distance, contact us today.