A piano is usually the heaviest, most awkward and most valuable thing in the house, often all three. We move upright, digital and grand pianos around North York regularly. Here’s what goes into a safe piano move and what it costs.
Why You Shouldn’t Move a Piano Yourself
An upright piano can weigh several hundred pounds, and a lot of that weight sits high and off-centre. When it tips, it tips fast. Friends with a borrowed dolly can damage the piano and your floors, and get hurt in the process. A piano needs the right equipment and people who know how to balance it.
How We Move a Piano
- Plan the route. We check doors, corners, steps and the elevator before we lift anything.
- Protect it. The piano is wrapped in thick moving blankets. Lids are closed and secured, and legs and pedals are protected.
- Move it on proper equipment. We use a heavy-duty piano dolly and straps, with enough people to keep it balanced.
- Secure it in the truck. The piano is strapped upright against the truck wall so it can’t shift on the drive.
- Place it. We set it exactly where you want it in your new home.
Stairs: The Biggest Factor
Lots of North York homes, especially older ones in Don Mills and York Mills, have front steps and split levels. Every flight of stairs adds time and care to a piano move. Tell us about stairs at both homes when you ask for a quote. It’s the single biggest thing that affects the price.
Condo Piano Moves
Moving a piano into a condo along Yonge Street? Check that it fits in the service elevator (measure the door width and depth) and book the elevator ahead of time. Our North York condo moving guide covers the details.
What Does Piano Moving Cost in North York?
Our piano moving starts from $300. The final price depends on the type of piano (upright, baby grand or grand), stairs and access at both homes, and the distance. We give you a clear quote upfront. If you’re moving your whole home, we can add the piano to your residential move.
After the Move: Tuning
Moving, and the change in temperature and humidity between homes, can put a piano out of tune. Most piano owners book a tuner a few weeks after the move, once the piano has settled into its new room.
Ready to move? See our North York moving services or call us for a piano quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to move a piano in North York?
Piano moving starts from $300. The price depends on the piano type, stairs at both homes, and distance.
Can you move a piano up stairs?
Yes. Our crew uses a piano dolly, straps and proper lifting techniques for stairs.
Do you move grand pianos?
Yes. We move upright, digital, baby grand and grand pianos.
