| Pianos are very expensive musical instruments. A | | | | on the keys to prevent them from falling. The piano |
| simple piano costs around $2000 while a Steinway | | | | parts are strapped to a board. This board is then put |
| costs up to $8000. Moving a piano requires the | | | | on a dolly. The dolly is a platform, which has wheels. |
| expertise that only experienced movers have. A piano | | | | Moving the piano up stairs is a Herculean task. For this |
| is a work of art and must not be treated like any old | | | | a skid is required. |
| piece of furniture. The mover should provide | | | | The lightest pianos weigh around 300lbs.They are |
| references in the form of former customers. Local | | | | really difficult to move. They are not only heavy but |
| moves cost about $50 to $200. | | | | have an irregular shape. They need to be handled |
| Piano repair is costly and time consuming. The original | | | | carefully. Most pianos are artistically crafted. During the |
| finish and tuning of the piano may never be restored, | | | | move the movers take care that the smooth finish of |
| once damaged. Good piano moving requires good | | | | its exterior is not lost. It takes about three men of |
| equipment and moving techniques. Even though | | | | average build to do the moving job. |
| professional movers may be expensive, they are | | | | Trying to move the piano on one's own can be a |
| often worth the cost. | | | | tedious task. There is risk of personal injury and |
| Grand pianos are taken apart piece by piece, by | | | | damage to the piano. Professional piano movers are |
| experts. The carefully disassembled parts are | | | | usually companies who move pianos to showrooms |
| wrapped in special blankets. These parts are then put | | | | from the manufacturers. They have all the equipment |
| on a board and secured with straps. Piano legs are | | | | and expertise. |
| similarly wrapped and strapped. A wooden rail is put | | | | |