How Much Does A Piano Weigh? (And How To Move One)

Can My Floor Support A Grand Piano?

Before spending your money on a grand piano, consider where it will be placed in your home, classroom, studio or wherever you plan to use it. Can your floor support the weight of a grand piano? In an older, pre-1900s home, this is a real consideration. Depending upon which size of grand piano you choose, a grand piano might not be your best bet.

If your heart is absolutely set on a grand piano, you can install a support beam under the floor where the piano will be placed. This should only be done with the help of a structural engineer or contractor who has experience in such matters, however.

How Much Does It Cost To Move A Piano?

It’s time to move your piano! Using a professional company that has experience in moving pianos is highly recommended. The best way to find a piano mover is to do a Google search for “piano movers” in your area. Some will move a piano for a flat fee, while others will base the cost to move a piano on its weight. The distance of the move must also be taken into consideration and factored into the cost.

Prices for piano moving can range from $100 to $1000. Because of the difficulty involved in moving a piano, especially a larger one, using a professional moving company is strongly suggested, regardless of the cost.

How To Move A Piano

Should finances dictate that you have to move your piano yourself, make sure to take some precautions and do it the right way.

• Make sure you have the proper equipment before beginning your move. This will include a dolly, hump strap, locking piano belts, a piano skid board, mover’s pads, and packing tape. This equipment can save your life and health and your friends’ lives and health as they help you move this monster.
• Using a four-wheel piano dolly is highly recommended by moving experts. This Cass Hudson Upright Piano Dolly is one example. With this handy piece of equipment, a piano can be mounted on its side and moved easily.
• For smaller pianos, sliders such as The Super Furniture Sliders by Medipaq Greatideas are also recommended. These can even be left under the feet of the piano if it needs to be moved across a room often for cleaning.
• Moving a piano up and/or down stairs can be tricky. This is the most dangerous part of moving a piano, because you can easily get hurt. Dollies are very necessary in this step.
• Use a ramp and dolly to move your piano into a moving truck. Make sure the piano is taken off the dolly once it is in the truck and that it is double or triple belted to the wall of the truck, so that it won’t move around and become damaged during the move.