Piano Moving – The Impossible Job Made Possible

As children, many may recall watching a television show or movie where the man of the house would insist that piano removals are an easy feat to accomplish. Almost always, either there was some comedic event to be made out of or something would just go wrong as expected. Either way, there are two lessons to be taken from those television shows and movies. The first lesson is to not let your pride get the best of your judgment. The second is that piano removals are no joke. Moving a piano from any type of building can be a daunting task. Getting a piano into another building can be even more challenging. Whatever the case may be, piano removals are a job best handled by professionals. However, if you are the type of person who chooses to do piano removals themselves, there are some tips that follow.

Tips for Piano Removals

If the plan is to move a piano or other large object then one should always be well informed. The number one tip anyone can give you for piano removals or any other type of job of this magnitude is do your research! Needless to say, pianos are very heavy objects so moving a piano can be a very dangerous job. In addition to the potential pain a piano can inflict when moving one, there is also the risk of damaging, scratching, or gouging your piano.  Refinishing or fixing a piano can be as expensive as replacing it so it is best to avoid that situation.

• Gather Assistance – as mentioned before, piano removals are a safety risk by nature. It is not a one-person job and trying to make it one can be a huge hazard. Ask for at least 4 people, 5 or 6 if possible.
• Tools Make Life Easier – there are a few tools that will make piano removals a little easier. The most important tool is a dolly or cart of some sort. Make sure the weight capacity is high enough. Heavy-duty straps to secure the piano to the dolly also make for good grips on the carrier medium.
• Secure the piano – use blankets, pillows under blankets, more blankets, and the bubble wrap for added measure. Piano removals require delicacy, gentleness, and finesse.  Pad the piano to protect from gouges and scratches.
• Protecting the Keyboard - close and lock the keyboard lid so it does not open accidently leaving the very fragile and important keys susceptible to damage. WARNING: Do not use tape on the wood surface or it will damage it!
• Lifting the Piano – during the process of piano removals, remember to never lift the piano by its legs. Laying a piano on its side is bad for the mechanics of the machine so this should be avoided as well. It is suggested that a strap be wrapped around the entire piano with straps at the north and south end. Both north and south have a person lifting and supporting. Then, 4 more people in the middle for added balance should make the job much easier.

Professional Piano Removals

Hiring a professional for piano removals is highly recommended. A piano removal company will be well versed in the different aspects of relocating a piano. Aspects like keeping the piano safe, lifting the piano, transporting the piano, and replacing the piano all have entanglements that cannot be foreseen by the inexperienced.  Professional piano removals are also recommended because you have the choice to choose an insured company who will assume responsibility if something were to happen. When trying to find the right specialist for the piano removals you are trying to accomplish, take these criteria into consideration:

• Insurance coverage
• Storage facility
• Door to door service availability
• Safety of transportation
• Specific delivery placements
• Security procedures
• Hidden fees

Bottom line, make sure all the proper research is done before doing any piano removals.

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