Why You Should Hire Professional Movers to Move Your Piano
Many people move houses without the aid of professional movers. But if you are planning to move with a piano, you may need the help of professional movers. Pianos aren't just heavy and awkward to carry. They also contain fragile parts like wires, tuning pins and keys. Only a professional mover — with the right training and experience — can move a piano safely and efficiently.
If you are planning a move, even a short one, with a piano, here are some good reasons why hiring professional removalists is a wise investment.
They have knowledge of the different types of pianos
Removalists that specialize in moving pianos understand that not all pianos are the same. There are many different types of pianos:
- Baby grand pianos
- Medium grand pianos
- Professional grand pianos
- Concert grand pianos
- Spinet pianos
- Console pianos
- Upright pianos
Knowledge of the different types of pianos is important because each piano type is shaped differently. And pianos are very heavy too, but the weight differs from type to type. For instance, concert grand pianos can weigh as much as 480kg, while baby grand pianos are lighter at about 282kgs. Professional movers know these details because of their training and experience.
They have the proper training and equipment to move pianos
Moving a piano isn't the same as moving a bed or cupboard. Pianos have many inner parts that you need to protect as you move them. And because of their size and weight, pianos can be awkward to move without the right training and equipment.
A professional removalist that trains its staff to move pianos will also have the right moving equipment, such as piano boards, piano dollies and stair climbing dollies.
They can help you avoid injury
Even if you are only moving a short distance, you could injure yourself if you attempt to move a piano yourself. As mentioned earlier, pianos are very heavy. They are also awkward in shape, which means that without the proper knowledge of how to lift and carry a piano, you risk injuring yourself. Professional movers can help you to avoid hurting yourself and slowing down your move.
They can protect your piano and property from damage
Professional movers usually use two to four people to move a piano. A team of movers with the right equipment, training and experience can move even a grand piano through a house without doing any damage. This is important because pianos are delicate. For instance, even after a smooth move from one place to another, you still need to retune your piano.
And because pianos are heavy, with lots of corners, moving them with the wrong technique can damage your home's walls, floors and doorways. Professional movers can move your piano and keep your home and your piano safe from damage.
They can save you valuable time
Because pianos are so heavy and awkward in shape, if you simply ask your friends to help you move one, you'll likely end up wasting valuable time. This is especially true if your old or new home has narrow doorways, and twisting and turning corridors and stairways. Professional movers have the experience to manoeuvre pianos through the tightest of gaps, which will save you valuable time.
If you own a piano and you plan to move house soon, consider hiring professional movers to help. But as you look for a removalist, remember to check that they specialize in moving pianos as well as furniture.
Zippy Removals and Storage specializes in moving fragile items like pianos and billiards tables. If you need to move a piano, call us today. With our experience and training in piano removals, we'll get your piano to your new home safely.
