Pianos are beautiful, valuable, and incredibly heavy. Whether it’s an upright or a baby grand, moving a piano without the right tools and expertise can lead to damage — or injury. Here’s what you need to know about moving a piano safely and professionally.

1. Understand the Weight and Shape

An upright piano can weigh 300–500 lbs. Grand pianos can exceed 1,000 lbs. Their weight distribution and fragility require special handling.

2. Never Move It Alone

It’s never a one-person job. Even with help, moving a piano requires proper straps, dollies, and padding to avoid injury and property damage.

3. Use Proper Equipment

A professional mover will use piano boards, heavy-duty dollies, skid boards, ramps, and padding to transport the piano safely through doorways and stairs.

4. Protect the Piano and Property

Walls, floors, and the piano itself must be protected from scratches and impacts. We pad and wrap each piano before moving.

5. Account for Environmental Changes

Pianos are sensitive to humidity and temperature. If storing your piano, make sure the environment is climate-controlled.

6. Use Professional Piano Movers

Fairoaks Movers has the tools, trucks, and trained personnel to move your piano without damage — whether it’s across the room or across the state.

Why Hire Experts?

• Avoid injury
• Prevent scratches or internal damage
• Save time
• Preserve the value and sound quality of your piano

Pianos are more than furniture — they’re instruments with history and emotional value. Trust Fairoaks Movers to handle your piano move with care.

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