Uprights range from 200 to 800 lbs and move on a piano board — a low-profile padded dolly with a ratchet strap across the mid-section. With clear access (no stairs, close truck parking), a trained crew of 3 moves an upright in 45–90 minutes. The price ranges $250–$450 locally.
Stairs add time and crew. A standard staircase (one flight, 12–14 steps) adds $50–$100 and an extra mover. Curved staircases or tight landings are quoted case-by-case after a photo review.
Baby and parlor grands (4'6"–6') require removing the legs and pedal lyre before tipping the body onto the piano board. Leg removal must be done in the correct order to prevent stress fractures on the plate. Reassembly at destination. Expect $400–$650 locally for a clean access job; stairs add $75–$150.
Full concert grands (Steinway D, Bösendorfer Imperial) often require a piano tech to oversee disassembly, specialty wide dollies, and in some cases a furniture hoist for upper-floor deliveries with no freight elevator. Costs run $800–$1,500+ for local moves; crating for long-term storage adds $300–$700. We quote these flat, in writing, after a site assessment.
Stage pianos and 88-key keyboards are treated like fragile electronics: padded blanket wrap, upright transport, and a dedicated spot in the truck away from heavy furniture. No special charge beyond the normal move rate — just tell us at booking.
For a flat written quote on your piano, call (213) 676-9460 or book online. We quote pianos by type and access, not by the hour — you know the price before the truck rolls.
A local upright piano move (same neighborhood or within 20 miles) typically runs $250–$450 with a piano board and 3–4 movers. Baby grand pianos cost $400–$650. Concert grands requiring partial disassembly, specialty dollies and crating run $800–$1,500+.
No. Pianos require a piano board (a flat dolly with straps), movers trained in weight distribution and tipping angles, and sometimes a stair-climbing dolly for stairs. A general moving crew without piano training risks cracking the soundboard or damaging legs. Use a mover that explicitly states piano experience.
Yes. Any move — even across a room — shifts the piano's internal tension. Allow 2–4 weeks for the piano to acclimate to the new room's humidity and temperature before tuning. Long-distance moves may require two tunings.
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