Moving your piano is a big job. The average piano weighs 500 pounds and takes at least three people to move safely. It’s also a costly piece of furniture – not the kind of thing you want to risk breaking in transit.
Unless you enjoy spending money, taking precautions before moving your piano is essential. To ensure your piano survives the move, have these three things before you start. Moving a piano is an intensive process, but following the correct steps beforehand won’t be as stressful an experience as it could be.
Get a Piano Removalist Pro to Move It
You don’t want to take any chances when you’re moving a piano. Tip It Rubbish Removal is a reputable moving company that has experience with antique and heavy furniture. Don’t get fooled by the name. We not only handle rubbish removal but we also have expertise in moving furniture. Our company has the right equipment, experience, and insurance to make sure your piano arrives at its destination in one piece.
Our piano removalists make use of a piano lift, which is specially designed to lift pianos without causing damage. This is the best way to transport a piano without damaging it.
However, if you plan to move with friends, ensure you have the necessary experience to move a piano. Even the most basic piano moves can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. You can use a piano dolly if you’re moving a piano with friends. Piano dollies are designed to lift and move pianos but are not as safe as a piano lift. Before you move your piano with friends, ensure everyone has the training and knowledge to do so safely.
Check Your Floor
While moving your piano, check your floor for a few things. Make sure the surface is strong enough to hold the piano. Even if your piano is small, it’s still very heavy. If your floor isn’t strong enough to hold the piano, it could break through or cause damage to the piano’s legs.
Ensure the floor is clear of any loose items that could get stuck between the piano and the floor, like papers or carpets. It’s also important to check that nothing is blocking the room doors where you’ll move your piano. If items block the doors, you’ll have more difficulty getting your piano in.
Use the Right Equipment
If hiring a professional moving company to move your piano, ensure they bring the right equipment. For example, you’ll need at least three people to move a piano, but you might need more depending on size. If you’re moving a smaller piano, you might be able to get away with two people. While moving your piano, ensure you’re using the right equipment.
If you’re moving your piano with a piano dolly, make sure the dolly is set to the correct height. If you don’t put the dolly correctly, it can damage your piano. If you’re moving a smaller piano, make sure you have the right equipment to move it. If you don’t, the piano may get damaged.
Choose the Right Method
Depending on your piano type and where you’re moving it, you can choose from a few different transport methods. If you’re moving your piano locally and don’t have much time, you can detach the legs and wheel it out. This is the easiest way to move a small, upright piano. To move a grand piano locally, you can turn it or stand it in the corner. This is the easiest way to transport a giant piano.
You’ll need to use a piano trailer designed for long-distance moves. This is the safest way to transport a piano.
Protect Your Piano’s Finish
During the move, you’ll want to protect your piano’s finish. Cover any exposed areas, including the top, sides, and back.
If you’re moving your piano with a piano dolly, cover the entire piano with a tarp to protect it from dirt and debris.
If you’re moving a grand piano, ensure you have someone at the front and back of it to protect it from falling. Be sure to have plenty of padding around the piano, especially at the bottom, to protect it from the other furniture.
Check for Damage After the Move
When you’re finished moving your piano, check it for damage. This is especially important if you move it with a piano dolly. If you want to be extra thorough, hire a piano technician to check your piano for damage.
They will check the inside, outside, and underneath the piano to ensure no damage. If your piano has minor damage, a technician can usually fix it. If your piano has major damage, it may be cost-effective to have it repaired or replaced. Even if you think your piano was transported without any damage, it’s a good idea to have a technician look it over just to be sure.
Contact Tip It Rubbish Removal – Your Local Piano Removalists
If you have limited free time or experience, it is highly recommended that you hire an agency like Tip It Rubbish Removal to save you time, money, and energy in moving your piano. Our team of piano removalists are cautious and will ensure that your piano is utterly damage-free after our service.
You can contact us today at 02 8999 5060 to book an appointment or visit our website to learn more about our services or discuss pricing options.
Final Words
There are many things to consider when moving your piano. Still, the best option is to hire professional piano removalists who use the right equipment and ensure your piano is moved carefully.