Piano Moving Services

Piano Moving Services – Expert Handling for Your Precious Instrument

Moving a Piano Is a Delicate Art – Leave It to the Pros

Pianos are not only large, heavy, and oddly shaped—they’re also incredibly delicate and valuable. Whether it’s an upright in your living room or a grand piano in a concert hall, moving one requires skill, patience, and specialized equipment. One wrong move can damage the instrument’s tuning, internal components, or finish. That’s why trusting a general mover or trying to DIY it often leads to regret.

At Cumming Mover, we specialize in professional piano moving services that prioritize safety, precision, and respect for your instrument. Our team has the training and tools to handle your piano with the utmost care—because we understand it’s not just furniture, it’s a finely tuned masterpiece.

Why Piano Moving Requires Professionals

A typical upright piano weighs between 300–500 lbs. A baby grand can weigh 500–800 lbs, and full-size grand pianos often exceed 1,000 lbs. This immense weight is unevenly distributed and contains fragile components like:

• Strings and hammers

• Soundboard and pedals

• Keys, levers, and internal mechanics

• Delicate wood finishes and polish

Without the right technique and equipment, a piano can suffer internal damage, chipped edges, cracked legs, or worse—complete failure. Our team is trained to handle these risks head-on with precision and professionalism.

What Types of Pianos We Move

We provide safe relocation for all piano types, including:

🎹 Upright Pianos

• Spinet

• Console

• Studio

• Professional upright

🎼 Grand Pianos

• Baby grand

• Medium grand

• Parlor grand

• Concert grand

🎻 Specialty Instruments

• Player pianos

• Digital pianos (with care for components)

• Antique or vintage pianos

Whether your piano is in a high-rise apartment, basement studio, or concert venue, we can move it with care.

Our Complete Piano Moving Process

Step 1: Pre-Move Assessment

We inspect the piano’s type, weight, age, and location. We also evaluate the stairs, hallways, elevators, and terrain to plan the safest route.

Step 2: Disassembly (If Needed)

For grand pianos, we often remove legs, pedals, and the lyre to avoid damage. Each part is labeled, wrapped, and packed securely.

Step 3: Protection & Wrapping

We use thick moving blankets, shrink wrap, and padding to guard every surface. We also protect your floors and doorways throughout the path.

Step 4: Lifting & Loading

Using specialized equipment—piano dollies, skid boards, straps, and ramps—we carefully load the piano onto our truck, keeping it perfectly level and secure.

Step 5: Transport & Delivery

Our truck is climate-conscious and fitted with air-ride suspension to absorb vibrations and shocks. We then reassemble and position the piano at your new location, exactly where you want it.

Why We’re the Right Choice for Piano Moving

🎵 Piano-Specific Training

Our movers go through hands-on training tailored specifically for handling, lifting, and transporting pianos of all types and sizes.

🧰 Specialized Equipment

We don’t just show up with a dolly—we bring skid boards, piano boards, ramps, padding, and climate-controlled trucks to ensure full protection.

🎯 Precision & Safety

We take the time to do it right. Every move is executed with focus, detail, and care, avoiding rushed handling or shortcuts.

📋 Licensed & Insured

We’re fully licensed and insured to protect your piano from the moment we touch it to the moment we set it down.

Common Challenges We Handle

Moving a piano isn’t just about weight—it’s about precision problem-solving in real-time. Here are just a few challenges we’ve mastered:

No situation is too difficult when you’ve done it as often—and as carefully—as we have.

Long-Distance Piano Moving

Planning a long-distance move and worried about your piano? We’ve got you covered. We understand that travel across long distances involves risk, so we:

• Reinforce every part of the piano

• Keep it level at all times

• Prevent vibration damage using secure tie-downs

• Avoid temperature shocks with covered, ventilated trucks

• Handle loading/unloading with the same local precision

Whether you’re moving your piano to a new home, a studio, or a concert venue, we guarantee its safe arrival.

In-House & Internal Piano Moving

Sometimes, you’re not even changing locations—you just need the piano shifted to another room, another floor, or to a different corner of the same space. We offer in-home piano moving that includes:

• Lifting over thresholds

• Repositioning within a home or studio

• Temporary removal for remodeling or renovations

• Multi-floor transitions with stair navigation

No job is too small or too specific when it comes to your piano’s safety.

Climate Awareness – Because Your Piano Deserves More

Pianos are sensitive to moisture and extreme temperature changes. Warped wood, loosened strings, and cracked soundboards can result from improper storage or exposure.

That’s why we:

• Avoid leaving pianos in hot or cold trucks for long

• Use trucks with insulation and ventilation

• Avoid moving in severe weather unless rescheduled

• Use breathable wrap materials that protect but don’t trap moisture

We think like musicians when we move your instrument.

Affordable Piano Moving – Premium Care Without the Premium Price

You don’t have to pay outrageous rates to move your piano right. We offer competitive, honest pricing:

• Flat-rate for specific piano types

• Hourly options for internal moves

• No hidden charges for stairs, tight entries, or waiting time

We’ll quote you clearly upfront—and stick to it.

Piano Storage Options Available

Need a place to keep your piano safe while in between moves? We offer secure, climate-aware storage for short or long periods. Your piano is wrapped and placed carefully, protected from dust, moisture, and environmental shifts.

Great for:

• Home renovations

• Moving delays

• Studio transitions

• Touring musicians needing temporary storage

We Move Pianos for:

• Families and homeowners

• Music teachers and institutions

• Recording studios

• Churches and performance halls

• Colleges, universities, and orchestras

• Anyone who values their piano and wants it protected

Tips Before Your Piano Move

Prepare for a smooth process with these helpful steps:

• Take pictures of your piano before the move

• Lock or secure the keyboard lid

• Clear the pathway of furniture, rugs, or cords

• Notify us of stairs, elevators, or sharp turns in advance

• Don’t attempt to move or slide the piano yourself—wait for us!

Once you book, we’ll guide you on how to prepare your space for our arrival.

Sustainability Matters – Eco-Friendly Piano Moves

We’re committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Here’s how:

• Use reusable blankets and padding instead of disposables

• Reduce fuel waste with optimized routing

• Recycle old packaging materials

• Partner with piano restoration charities when clients donate older instruments

Even heavy moves can be done with a light footprint.

Let the Experts Handle Your Piano Move

Your piano isn’t just heavy—it’s priceless. It’s a symbol of your passion, memories, and musical soul. Trusting just anyone to move it is risky. Trusting Cumming Mover is smart.

📞 Call us today at 1-678-208-4249
📧 Email us at info@cummingmover.com
📝 Request a free piano moving quote now

We’ll treat your piano the way it deserves to be treated—with skill, care, and heart.