Piano & Specialty Moving
Pianos, safes, pool tables, and gun safes are heavy, fragile, and unforgiving. General moving crews frequently damage them. Specialty movers use piano dollies, skid boards, straps, and disassembly techniques specific to the item.
Typical Costs
Upright piano: $250-$1,000. Grand or baby grand: $400-$2,000 depending on disassembly and stairs. Gun safes and home safes: $300-$800+. Pool tables: $400-$1,000+ including disassembly and reassembly. Stairs, tight turns, and second-floor pickups add premium.
Disassembly and Reassembly
Grands usually ship with the legs, lyre, and pedals removed. Pool tables ship disassembled with the slate crated separately. Not every crew can reassemble properly - ask specifically if reassembly is included and who on the crew is trained for it.
What to Ask
Do you carry specialty insurance for high-value items? How many piano / safe moves have you done this year? Do you use a piano board and skid plate on stairs? Can you provide references from past specialty jobs?
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