Moving a piano is a challenging task that requires a bit of preparation to ensure the piano arrives unaffected. Pianos are heavy yet fragile instruments that need to be handled with care throughout the relocation.
As a professional moving and storage company, we have helped numerous customers relocate their pianos. This article will cover how to prepare your home for a piano move.
Measure The Piano and Pathways
Before you start preparing the piano, you should check the dimensions of the piano and the pathways of your home. Measure the dimensions of the doorways and any tight turns that a mover will encounter.
Knowing the dimensions of the piano and its path will help you determine if disassembly is required. A grand piano often needs disassembly and will be transported in several sections.
Clear the Path for Movers
Creating an obstacle-free path for the movers will reduce the chances of your piano being damaged or the movers being injured. Map out the path from the piano to the moving truck, eliminating anything that could affect the journey.
In some cases, you may need to remove the door from the hinges so the piano can be maneuvered properly. The clearer the path, the less chance of an issue removing the piano from the property.
Prepare the Piano
Around a week before the moving day, you should stop playing the piano. When you stop playing the piano, you allow the strings to settle, and they have a lower chance of breaking.
Additionally, you should close the keyboard lid and secure it with moving blankets. If you are hiring movers, they will help you protect the piano for the move.
Climate Control Factors
Pianos are sensitive to climate changes and humidity. If moving during harsh weather conditions, you should adjust your home's temperature leading up to the moving day so your piano can acclimate to the temperatures.
Additionally, you should have the destination that will be receiving the piano at the same temperature. Using a mover with climate-controlled trucks will give you the best chance of the weather not affecting your piano.
Request a Free Piano Moving Service Estimate
Liberty Movers is a professional moving company offering piano moving services. If you need help shipping a piano to a new destination, we are the team for the job.
Contact us today to request a free pricing estimate and learn more about our service options. Call to speak with one of our friendly representatives or fill out the online quote form.
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