Moving a piano requires special professional skills from your movers. It would be wise to choose a moving company that has the expert knowledge of how to move a piano.

There are three common types of pianos: Spinet, which is the smallest, upright piano, and baby grand piano, which is the largest and the heaviest. There is also a Grand piano that is much larger than the others and is rarely found in residences.

Every piano requires special equipment such as a piano board, which is a flat cushioned board with straps on its side, to secure the piano. Also, there is a need for a special dollie to wheel it to and from the house or apartment.

Some pianos require a wooden crate and some do not. This is determined by the size and value of the piano. A spinet or upright piano do not require a wooden crate for a safe move. It will be wrapped with blankets and covered with carton boards. But if they are high valued, some insurance companies will demand a custom wooden crate in order to insure the piano while on the move. When moving a Baby Grand piano, which is heavier and larger than the other two, and especially interstate of international, a custom wooden crate is needed to secure the move of the piano safely. In local moves it’s possible to avoid the cost of a wooden crate but the movers will have to disassemble the legs of the Baby Grand piano prior to moving it.

 BestGuy Moving provides these crates., All you need to do is provide us with the dimensions of the piano! Our professional expert piano movers also know how to disassemble the piano legs and secure your piano for a safe move.

Many apartments in NYC and also houses in NJ and the Tri State area have small spaces, corridors, and stairs. It’s very important to let the moving company know where the piano is moving from and to.

It will affect the number of movers who will be sent to the job.

BestGuy Moving experienced movers are specifically trained in moving a piano in all circumstances; such as small spaces. Our piano moving crew also knows how to move particular models of piano, including Yamaha, Steinway, Bechstein, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin,and others. They are also very experienced in moving concert, grand, and upright pianos.

So to summarize a few tips for moving a piano successfully:

1.      Use a professional moving company

2.     If you have a high value piano, check with your insurance company if they require a wooden crate.

3.     Provide your moving company ahead of time with the dimensions of your piano, it’s type and make.

4.     Provide your moving company ahead of time with a description of where the piano is moving from and to: Are there any stairs? Narrow corridors?

Moving a piano is a delicate move that requires skilled and experienced movers. In BestGuy Moving, we provide you with all you need in the area of NY, and NJ.