| Many people struggle with the question of whether it is | | | | your location and examine your instrument. The |
| worth the cost of hiring piano movers. Often, they don't | | | | destination will also play a factor in the quote. Some |
| even explore the option because they assume that | | | | moves are more inherently difficult than others. If the |
| the cost will be prohibitive. But if you don't ask, you | | | | terrain (i.e. doorways, entranceways, stairs, etc.) is |
| don't know for sure what the cost will be. | | | | prohibitive of moving such a large piece of furniture, |
| By the pure act of hiring separate movers, there will | | | | then costs will go up. The more difficult the move, the |
| be an additional charge. But your furniture movers will | | | | more manpower will be required, thus - the more |
| then not charge you because they won't be dealing | | | | expensive the move. |
| with the piano at all. It is the net cost that is the true | | | | Distance and storage will also play a part. Are you |
| price of moving the piano. | | | | moving across the country or across town? Will you |
| Depending on where you live, charges will vary based | | | | need to store the piano at a storage facility for a few |
| on cost of living, competition, experience, and a whole | | | | days before you have access to your new location? |
| host of other factors. The best way to get a handle | | | | Some specialized piano movers also offer |
| on what piano movers charge in your area is to call | | | | temperature controlled storage which is something that |
| around and get a bunch of quotes to compare. You | | | | you may also want to consider. |
| will also want to get a separate quote from your | | | | Seasons may be another consideration in the cost. If it |
| furniture movers for the relocation of the piano. Do not | | | | is a busy time of year for business, piano moving |
| have the price bundled in with the cost of moving the | | | | companies have more leverage to charge more. |
| rest of your belongings. | | | | And you must also consider insurance. Good, reputable |
| The piano movers in your area will likely quote you an | | | | piano movers are insured or may charge additional for |
| hourly price multiplied by the number of hours | | | | insurance. It is always better to protect yourself |
| estimated to complete the job or they will charge | | | | against accidental damages. |
| some type of standard fee. In order to give you an | | | | In the end it may cost more for specialized piano |
| accurate quote they may need to come out and see | | | | movers but the peace of mind gained is priceless. |