While it is almost certain that you will hire piano movers for your upcoming relocation – there are some things you can do, and watch out for, to make sure the move is a smooth one.

A piano is a very large instrument. It may be obvious, but you need to make sure that the piano will fit into your new location. Measure all doors and hallways on the path to your final destination. Make sure that there are no obstacles in the way so the piano movers will have a clear shot from the truck to the spot you have selected.

When the piano movers arrive to pick up the piano, make sure they wrap the unit extremely well with padded blankets. Scratches and dings are unacceptable and refinishing a piano can add up to a hefty bill. Also, make sure that the moving company has adequate insurance.

I have heard of this practice, but thankfully, have never experienced such a thing. “Keyboarding”. Apparently, some piano movers will try to remove the keyboard from a piano to make it fit through tight spaces. This practice could damage the instrument and should be avoided. Discuss this with your piano movers before the move and make sure that they do not try this with your instrument.