Piano Movers for Pittsburgh and Washington County

Spinets and consoles are roughly 300 to 500 pounds, full size uprights roughly 500 to 800, and grand pianos from about 500 pounds to well over 1,000 for larger models. That weight sits high and off center, which is why pianos need a trained crew and a piano board rather than a few strong friends.

Yes. We count the steps, landings and turns when we quote, and bring the crew size and equipment the stairs need. Going down is the riskier direction because the weight wants to run away from you which is why we control the piano on every step with a padded board and straps. Basements, porch steps and split levels are all part of the job around here.

Yes. We remove the legs, pedal lyre and lid, set the piano on its side on a padded piano board, move it, and put it back together where you want it. Measure the doorways on the way in; a grand on its side usually fits through a standard door that the assembled piano never could.

Do not roll it across the floor on its own small casters, lift it by the legs, lid or keyboard, or put it on a regular furniture dolly. Never try stairs without enough people and a piano board. Most injuries and damage happen in those moments.

For anything beyond a few feet on one level floor, yes. A piano is heavy, top heavy and easy to scratch, and the instrument inside can be knocked out of adjustment by a hard bump. Hiring a crew with a piano board, straps and dollies takes one phone call, and it is far easier than dealing with a dropped piano or a hurt back.

Make the job simple. Clear a wide path from the piano to the door, take down anything on the walls along the way, have parking ready close to the entrance and tell us about every step up front. If you are already moving, adding the piano to your full move is usually easier than booking it on its own. Our minimum is 3 hours, travel time included, Monday to Saturday.

Usually, yes. Moving and changes in temperature and humidity shift the tuning. Let the piano settle in its new room for a couple of weeks, then call your tuner, and keep it away from heat vents, fireplaces and outside doors.

Yes. We pick up pianos from private sellers, estates and family homes and deliver them to you. Before you pay, ask the seller about the steps and doorways at their home and get a photo of the path out, so we can plan the right crew for both ends of the move.

Yes. If you have a piano you no longer want, we carry it out of your home and haul it away as part of our junk removal service. Old pianos are some of the hardest things to get out of a house, so this is a common call for us.

Yes. We move pianos across Pennsylvania and to other states as part of our long distance moving service. The piano is wrapped, strapped to the truck wall and placed in your new home the same way it would be on a local move.

At least a week ahead is best, and more around the end of the month when moves stack up. We move Monday through Saturday and fit in last minute piano moves whenever the schedule allows, so call even if your date is close.