I’ve had a couple interesting discussions regarding piano moving with some of my clients. The topic has been moving a piano yourself in a pickup truck with a couple strong guys or letting the pros do it. If you are considering moving a piano yourself here is a couple of things to consider.

Insurance. A professional mover has moving insurance. If the piano is damaged in an accident the piano will be covered.

Proper equipment. Some pianos weigh upwards of 900 lbs. The pros have techniques for sharp corners and stairs. Stairs is the big one. I’ve seen many a mangled piano that has been the result of naivety regarding stairs.

And lastly in most cases the movers have some comprehension of the workings of the piano therefore if anything comes apart, they will be able to fix it. Just recently after someone had self moved a baby grand the dampers wouldn’t work. During the move a toy had gotten lodged in the damper mechanism. I was there for a tuning anyway so I was able to dislodge the toy and put the piano back together in a proper fashion.

If you are considering moving your own piano please consider these points. If you are looking for an experienced piano technician in London, Ontario or surrounding area who moves pianos, call D&S Pianos.