How to move a grand piano or upright piano during a move in Bielsko Biala?

Published: May 18, 2025 | Author: Kadar Przeprowadzki

Moving a grand piano or upright piano is one of the biggest challenges during transport. These instruments are not only very heavy – a grand piano often weighs between 200 and 500 kg – but also extremely delicate and expensive. In this guide, we'll show you how to safely move a piano so it arrives at its destination intact. Kadar Przeprowadzki is a moving company with many years of experience in transporting musical instruments.

Why is moving a piano so difficult?

A piano is not only heavy but also has a complex internal structure. Inside are delicate mechanisms, strings, and hammers that are easily damaged during transport. Even minor shocks can detune the instrument or cause permanent damage. That's why moving a piano requires specialized knowledge, proper equipment, and experience.

Step 1: Assess whether you need a professional company

Moving a grand piano or upright piano is a job for experienced professionals. Attempting to transport it yourself can damage the instrument and also pose a health risk – a piano weighs several hundred kilograms.

Step 2: Prepare the piano for transport

Before moving the piano, it must be properly secured. Close the lid and secure it with tape so it doesn't open during transport. Wrap the instrument in moving blankets or bubble wrap, especially the corners. If the piano has legs – they also need protection.

Step 3: Secure pedals and delicate parts

The piano's pedals are particularly vulnerable during transport. They should be properly secured – preferably wrapped in bubble wrap and attached to the structure. For upright pianos, the mechanism and strings need to be secured.

Step 4: Use the right equipment for transport

Moving a piano requires specialized equipment: a piano dolly (with straps and protections), transport straps, wedges for stabilization, and a properly prepared moving truck with cargo securing points.

Step 5: Plan the transport route

Before moving the piano, check the route – are there narrow hallways, sharp turns, thresholds, elevators? The better you plan the route, the lower the risk of damaging the instrument.

Step 6: Ensure the right number of workers

You need at least 3-4 strong people to move a piano, and even more for narrow staircases. Workers must be trained in transporting heavy and delicate items.

Step 7: Secure the piano in the truck

During transport, the piano must be perfectly immobilized. Use transport straps to attach the instrument to the truck's walls. Place blankets or foam between the piano and walls to absorb shocks.

Step 8: Insure the piano during transport

A piano is a valuable instrument – its value can reach tens of thousands of zlotys. Before moving the piano, make sure your chosen moving company has proper liability and accident insurance.

Step 9: After transport – tuning

After moving a piano, it will need to be re-tuned. Even the best-secured instrument shifts during transport. Wait 2-3 weeks after the move for the piano to acclimate to its new room, then call a tuner.

Step 10: Choose a trusted moving company

Not every moving company has experience transporting grand and upright pianos. Ask about the number of piano transports they've done, customer reviews, and insurance coverage.

To summarize – moving a grand or upright piano is a challenge best left to specialists. The key is proper securing, using professional equipment, route planning, and insurance.

Looking for a professional moving company to transport your piano? Contact Kadar Przeprowadzki. Moving is our specialty – we transport musical instruments with due care and safety. Check our reviews and see why customers trust us!