Piano Movers & More
It's a running gag in movies and TV that trying to move a piano is one of the toughest things a person can do. They're big, unwieldy, and super fragile. It's not worth expending so much effort and risking both damage to an expensive asset and injury to yourself, especially when you have a professional alternative right at your fingertips. Mission Minded Moving is the best moving company you could ask for, with experience transporting pianos and other large objects. Check out our services and learn exactly why we're the ones to call when you need your piano moved.
The Importance of Specialized Piano Moving
Moving a piano isn't like moving any other large piece of furniture. Pianos are often much more fragile and much more expensive than the average dresser or wardrobe. The stakes are higher when moving a piano, so any extra assurances go a long way in securing peace of mind and a successful move. Movers with extensive experience moving pianos understand how to properly lift and carry them, as well as strategies for keeping them safe while transporting, loading, and unloading them.
When you move your own piano, you're also looking at quite a lot of time and resources dedicated to the process. Between renting your own truck, purchasing the padding, straps, and other equipment, and gathering enough people to help you, it's unlikely that it will be much cheaper than just hiring a mover.
What to Expect During the Piano Moving Process
The piano moving process is fairly straightforward. When it's time to move, movers will first protect the piano with cushioning and packing, strapping down any lid or keyboard cover to prevent it from falling open during the move. Once the piano is protected, it's moved to a dolly and strapped to it for safety, after which it's transported to the moving truck. It's strapped down inside the truck to prevent it from shifting during transport as it makes its way to its new home. Once there, the process plays out in reverse, with movers taking it off the truck and transporting it into the building.
Tips for Preparing Your Piano for a Move
An easy way to prepare for your piano move is to take some measurements ahead of time. Having an accurate look at how big your piano is at its widest parts and how much clearance movers will have to take it through your home can greatly speed up the process. Depending on how big your hallways are, different methods of moving them out of the house may be necessary to avoid damage to the walls or the piano.
If any parts of your piano move or flip up (keyboard cover, the lid, etc.), you can save some time by putting them down ahead of time. The same goes for clearing a path that the movers can take in and out of the building. If there are any stairs or inclines in your home, let the movers know ahead of time so that they can prepare for them on moving day. Simple as these things may be, they help the movers to work more efficiently and are both easy tasks you can do before they get there.
Contact Mission Minded Moving for All Your Piano Moving Needs
Your piano is a huge investment and a source of joy for everyone in your household, so what's the sense in risking all of that just to do a worse job moving it to your new home? If you need your piano moved - or any kind of moving services - just contact Mission Minded Moving for help. We're always ready to assist you in getting your valuables from one place to another, so call today.