It’s understandable to try to cut moving expenses, but attempting to move a piano yourself rather than hiring piano movers isn’t a reliable way to do it. Disassembling and reassembling a piano is a complicated process best performed by experts who are trained for it and have insurance to repair or replace your items if anything goes wrong. Any professional will tell you that there are several significant issues with trying to do it on your own.

Aspects of Moving a Piano You Should Know

1. Ensure Exact Measurements

You will have to consider the weight, length, height, and width of the piano, along with the heights and widths of the doorways and hallways through which you are taking it. All these measurements directly impact the rest of your plan of action, as you should know how to fit and transport each piece of the piano through the entry points. If any calculation is off, you will find yourself stuck with making split-second decisions that could damage your instrument. Piano movers are already trained to make all these measurements and form a moving plan accordingly.

2. Request Additional Help

Unless you have super strength, there’s no way that you can turn piano-moving into a one-person job. You will probably need a minimum of six or seven people helping you. Assuming one of them has a dolly and tools for safely disassembling the piano, you would then need to lift the piano onto the dolly, keep it balanced, cautiously wheel it out, and, if necessary, figure out how to pack it into the back of a truck or van to take it elsewhere. It’s a hassle for untrained friends and family, and someone could get seriously hurt in addition to the piano sustaining damage. With their expertise, piano movers do the job quickly, safely, and with only two or three people.

3. Protect Individual Piece

Many different pieces, both big and small, comprise a piano, and each needs special attention. You should remember to lock the lid closed and wrap the piano in a blanket that won’t slip off. You will have to cover, pack, and transport the pedals and legs so that they don’t break or become scratched. A moving company will already have the tools and materials necessary to ensure the protection of each piece of the piano, and their piano movers have training in how to use them.

 

Not all moving services employ piano movers with the professional expertise to safely relocate your piano, but Bolt Moving in Cincinnati, OH is one of them. Whether you’re moving locally or need help with long-distance moving, they’ll prioritize your satisfaction at an affordable rate. Ask for a free estimate by calling (513) 391-7021 or reaching out online.