The “Keys” to Moving a Piano Without Much “Treble”
“This piano is a treasure from my beloved grandmother, but I might just have to leave it behind. How will I ever find a professional mover near me to handle this job?”
Moving a piano can be a difficult task. From the tremendous weight to the awkward shape, it’s important to leave these family treasures in the safe hands of professionally-trained piano movers. Avoid hitting a wrong note by hiring trusted local moving professionals from the team at New Roots Moving Company. They know the “keys” to a successful piano move.
Key 1 – Prelude
There’s plenty to be done prior to a move, but don’t forget some simple steps to make sure your piano is prepared for the moving day. First, take stock of your instrument, making note of any damage, the make, model, and year of your piano. Also, trace the path to remove the piano from your home, counting any stairs, porch steps, or sidewalk variances. You’ll want to have this information available when seeking a moving quote, as the age, condition, and location of the piano will help your movers provide an accurate estimate.
While professional piano movers are highly skilled in all aspects of moving a delicate musical instrument, for ease of mind, explore options for insurance coverage during the move. After reviewing the current homeowner’s or renter’s policy, we recommend supplemental coverage to help alleviate any moving day anxiety. Check out our moving insurance page to learn about the options we currently offer.
Key 2 – Performance
Professional piano movers have a special process for ensuring the care of your delicate instrument. With the information gathered during the quote process, a piano moving dolly, amble wrapping materials, and other specialized equipment will be used during the move. Your 300 to 1500 pound beauty will be wrapped to prevent scratches and damage to legs and keys, then loaded to a professional truck equipped with the shocks and suspension needed to protect your piano from the unnecessary jolts that can permanently damage the hammers and strings of the piano.
New Roots has perfected the process of piano moving with dollies and piano boards in multiple sizes in order to protect even the largest grand pianos. Team members assigned to piano moves have special training in the use of these tools for extremely heavy moves, including those involving stairs. This service may involve removing legs or loading a grand piano on its side without harming the interior setup or warping the frame.
Key 3 – Encore
Congrats on your new home! There are plenty of tasks to complete to set up your new environment. One thing to add to the list is a piano evaluation and tuning to get your instrument back to its prime condition. Because of the disturbance to its resting position, it may be necessary to adjust string tension and the alignment of the hammers inside the piano. However, don’t book that tuning appointment too soon. Pianogallery.com recommends waiting at least 3 weeks to allow strings to settle, adjusting to the temperature and humidity fluctuations in its new home.
The best way to move a piano? Leave it to a professional piano moving company! Avoid the stress of moving your piano by calling the professionals at New Roots Moving Company. We’ll make sure you don’t experience a “flat note” during your move. Contact us today for a free estimate.