The piano is often a point of focus and pride in a home as well as being one of the most valuable items in most homes. Whether you are moving your piano across the country or simply trying to move it within your own home, it is likely you will need the help of professional piano mover’s. Piano’s, especially grand and classical models are both heavy and fragile. Do not treat this musical instrument as an old piece of furniture.
As there are many risks involved whilst moving this instrument you should not risk appointing the services of an underqualified company. Nor are you required to take the risk of moving the instrument on your own. Even with a dolly and several men, a piano can be extremely hard to move.
Piano movers are an obvious solution to this problem. Though their services will seem to be a bit costly, they will often be worth the expense. Hiring professional movers to relocate your piano can save you money and ensure the condition of the instrument. You should consider the following before deciding on any one piano mover.
1) Not all moving companies specialise in moving pianos, most will be general moving companies for a range of furniture and items. Some furniture moving companies are skilled and equipped to handle the job of moving the piano but others are not. It may be worth the thought of hiring a piano moving company for the piano and regular movers for everything else. This is because the moving of a piano is challenging and a business that moves only pianos day in and day out will likely have more experience with that type of a job. If you want your furniture moving company to handle the piano make sure to ask about their experience and track record with this type of instrument.
2) Consider the team assigned to your move. Have the employees been on the job for a long time. How many pianos have they moved? The more experience they haver the better. You want a team that works well together and has been moving pianos for years
3) Take a look at the moving vehicles. Pianos need special care so that they do not become damaged in transit. Their trucks will hopefully be in good condition, with a stable temperature and suitable suspension. Should you need to store your piano, then you should examine the storage facility as well. A piano is sensitive to the heat and atmosphere around it and as such when it’s being moved it should not be subject to wild fluctuations in temperature.
4) What vehicle will they use if overseas transport is involved.
5) Check the reviews from previous customers.
6) Contrast the price of different piano mover’s to find the best deal possible – without compromising on service.
7) A perfect move can never be guaranteed. Always make sure your chosen piano movers have adequate insurance for the job and are able to give proof of their insurance. This will minimize any risk of monetary loss.
If the piano is being moved a considerable distance it might be necessary for more specific equipment and care? You don’t want to hire a man and van outfit!
Even if you have a long list of removal companies, the points above will help yu find the best piano moving company for the job. If the instrument is not moved with the utmost of care, it is likely to be damaged. Damage is often permanent regardless of whether the finish has been restored and the pitch retuned.