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Piano Moving FAQ & Rates

Call us at 1-800-241-0001 or use our contact form to obtain a quote and schedule an appointment to move your piano.

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Moving a piano is no simple matter. Many piano owners mistakenly believe that small pianos can easily be moved from one room to another or even from one building to another. However, unlike furniture, even the small pianos can weigh as much as 300 to 500 pounds! A small upright can be every bit as challenging to move as a large, four-seater sofa. Grand pianos, often weigh anywhere from 700 to over 1,000 pounds. Adding to the difficulty of moving such a heavy object is the fact that pianos, in spite of their weight, are musical instruments that can be damaged if dropped. Moving a piano requires an understanding of the balance and inertia of pianos, proper equipment, and, of course, plenty of strength.Professional movers, trained in all the aspects of piano moving, from disassembly to maneuvering, can quickly and efficiently move a piano to your specified location. Beethoven Piano's movers offer a combined 20 years of experience and the know-how to safely and quickly move your instrument.

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How Pianos Are Moved: Learn about the equipment and methods that make moving a piano different from other furniture. Includes hoisting/rigging and moving up flights.

Moving a Piano Around a Room: Surprisingly complicated, moving a piano around a room has its own potential pitfalls and dangers. Learn what you should look out for.

Hiring a Local Piano Mover: Always have a piano moved by a specialist. Regular moving companies do not understand the problems of balance and inertia posed by piano moving.

Interstate, Long-Distance, and Household Moves: Learn about licensing, insurance, pricing, and regulation.

International Moving: Who does it? This section covers international shipping costs, import duties, insurance, shipping times, arrival, and more.

The Effects of Moving and Storage: What happens to your piano after it is moved? What happens after it is stored? Find out about the effects of moving and storage on your piano's strings, pedals, and more.

Measuring Your Piano:

Call 1-800-241-0001 to Schedule a Moving Appointment!

Beethoven Transfer is the moving division of Beethoven Pianos, Inc. We are fully insured. With over 30 years of moving experience locally and across the country, our movers are experienced, knowledgeable, and highly professional. We give only low, flat rates with no hidden charges.

Need it right away?

Sometimes you don’t have time to wait. The concert is coming up, and the piano’s not on stage yet. While other piano moving companies make you wait a month for service, we can get your piano moved today! 24 hour emergency service is available throughout weekends and holidays as well. Simply contact our office and we will do what it takes to get your piano moved when you need it

Internet Moving Price List
Upright Pianos (height)	Base Price	Per Flight of Stairs¹	Per Landing²	Keyboard Removal³
Spinet 36" +	$310.00	$35.00	$10.00	N/A
Console 43+	$350.00	$40.00	$10.00	N/A
Studio 44" - 48"	$350.00	$40.00	$10.00	$100.00
Big Upright 52"	$375.00	$60.00	$20.00	$100.00
Big Upright 53" +	$450.00	$60.00	$20.00	$100.00

Grand Pianos (length)	Base Price	Per Flight of Stairs¹	Per Landing²	Keyboard Removal³
Baby Grand 4' 11"	$450.00	$60.00	$30.00	$50.00
Baby Grand 5' - 5' 5"	$475.00	$60.00	$30.00	$50.00
Baby Grand 6'	$510.00	$75.00	$40.00	$75.00
Grand 6' 8"	$550.00	$90.00	$50.00	$95.00
Grand 7' 4"	$600.00	$100.00	$60.00	$100.00
Grand 8' 4"	$725.00	$120.00	$70.00	$110.00
Concert Grand 9'	$850.00	$200.00	$100.00	$125.00
Square Grand (to 6'-1")	$500.00	$60.00	$25.00	N/A
Square Grand (to 7'-0")	$600.00	$80.00	$35.00	N/A
Moving Assessment. Not sure if your piano will fit? Call us to schedule a moving assessment! A moving specialist will come to look at the space and let you know whether the piano will fit and what alternatives, if any, are available. 1-800-241-0001 Out-of-Borough Charge. A $60.00 out-of-borough charge is applied when moving from one borough to another. Additional Charges. May apply for the following: disassembly, door removal, or if a Steinway or Mason & Hamlin (these pianos are extra heavy). Please Call 1-800-241-0001 for an exact moving quote! Be sure to mention visiting our website to get these special internet rates! ¹ We allow up to 5 steps in or out of a building before applying flight charges. For example, if we move a spinet piano up 10 steps to enter a building, we will bill you for one flight. ² Flights with landings that change direction are charged this fee. ³ Keyboard removal is usually not necessary. The keyboard may occasionally need to be removed if there is insufficient space to move a piano.