Bob Haynes Piano Moving

Even if you want to move your piano from one room to another within your house, it is best to get the professionals to make the move for you. Pianos can weigh anywhere from 300 pounds to more than 1,000 pounds, and are very delicate, sensitive instruments.

Professional piano movers have a profound knowledge of the intricate inner workings of a piano. This knowledge is essential to the proper disassembling, moving, and re-assembling of your piano and is one great difference between a professional and an inexperienced mover.

The most important thing when it comes to moving a piano is ensuring that the delicate instrument isn’t damaged in any way. Professional movers have the right equipment, padding, and knowledge of piano moving techniques to help keep your investment safe.

Before moving your piano, it helps us to know some basic information like the make of your piano, its size, and any potential obstacles like small door frames or stairwells that our movers may encounter in moving the piano in and out of its current space.

Did you know that, for their music video of the song "Paradise" by Coldplay, The Piano Guys used a helicopter to airlift a grand piano onto a rocky perch high up in the mountains of Utah? The video was shot over two days, which means that the piano stayed up there overnight.

When we move a piano, we consider not only its weight and type, but also its age and delicacy. Certain precautions need to be taken when moving an older piano to ensure the move goes smoothly and nothing is damaged.

Loading and unloading the piano are only parts of the moving process. It's also important to make sure that it survives the trip in the truck. That's why piano movers skillfully use moving pads and tie-downs to make sure your piano arrives safely.

Sometimes you may notice the piano sounding different after a move. This actually isn't from the move, but rather the change of environment, since the new location can have different humidity and environments. The manufacturer usually has specs for the ideal environment.

There are many reasons why hiring a professional to move your piano is going to be your best bet. Basically, pianos are composed of a delicate and fragile inner mechanism that can easily be damaged if not properly handled. In addition, the sheer weight and size of a piano make it difficult to move.

What makes the difference between an inexperienced crew of willing workers and a team of professional piano movers? Professional movers have access to piano skids, moving pads, ramps, and slings and have years of experience in moving pianos quickly and safely.

If you've ever tried to move your piano, you know how heavy they are. There's a danger of that much weight damaging your floor if not moved correctly. Fortunately, piano movers have the right equipment and knowledge to make sure your floors aren't damaged.

Player pianos can come in a variety of arrangements, using either a paper roll, disk, or CD. The mechanism for the player can make the piano heavier and more difficult to move than a standard piano, but fortunately, piano movers are used to it, and know exactly how to move it.

Pianos have been referred to as The King of Instruments." They earned this title for a number of reasons, one being the piano’s tonal range. The piano also has the ability to produce melody and accompaniment at the same time, and has a broad dynamic range.