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How to measure a room for a piano before delivery
Before a piano is delivered, you need two sets of measurements: the room where it will stand, and the access route it must travel to get there. Here is how to take both correctly.
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Piano moving day checklist: what to do before the crew arrives
Running through a short checklist the morning of your piano move takes about twenty minutes. Clear the route, prepare the piano, confirm the parking, and have someone at both addresses. Here is the full list.
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Concert grand delivery for venues and recording studios
Delivering a concert grand to a performance venue or recording studio requires a site survey, specialist rigging and coordination with your stage or studio team. Here is how the process works from first contact to instrument in position.
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Is there a best time of year to move a piano
Late spring and early autumn give the most settled conditions for the instrument, but a specialist crew moves pianos safely in any month. Here is what season actually means for your move and when to book.
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Moving a piano during probate and estate clearance
When a loved one's estate includes a piano, it is often the most complex item to deal with. Here is what executors and beneficiaries need to know about timing, valuation, storage and booking a specialist crew.
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Moving a Steinway safely: what a specialist does differently
A Steinway is a precision instrument and one of the most valuable pianos in any room. Moving one requires specific preparation, different wrapping practices and careful attention at every stage of the job.
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Moving your piano during a home renovation
A home renovation is one of the most common reasons a piano needs to move. Dust, vibration and humidity shifts from building work can all damage an instrument. Here is how to plan it.
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Can you move a piano yourself without a specialist?
Technically possible in limited situations. Practically, the risks to the piano, to the people moving it and to the building are significant. Here is an honest look at both sides.
Read more →Does a piano need tuning after it is moved?
Almost always yes, but the reason is not the move itself. Here is what actually puts a piano out of tune and when to call the tuner.
Read more →How long does a piano move take from start to finish?
From booking to delivery, here is an honest breakdown of the time involved at each stage of a piano move.
Read more →Moving a piano in cold weather and winter
Winter piano moves are perfectly possible, but cold and damp affect the instrument differently from summer. Here is what to plan for.
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Moving a piano into a flat or apartment
Flats are where piano moves get complicated. Stairs, lifts, controlled parking and tight hallways all need to be planned before the day.
Read more →Moving a piano long distance across the UK
Long-distance piano moves are not complicated, but they do need the right planning. Here is how a specialist handles a cross-country piano run.
Read more →Moving an antique or heirloom piano
Victorian and Edwardian pianos need extra thought before they are moved. Here is what makes them different and how a specialist handles them.
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What piano moving insurance actually covers
When a mover says 'fully insured', what does that actually mean for your piano? Here is what to check and what to tell them before the move.
Read more →What is a piano skid board and why does it matter?
A padded skid board is one of the most important pieces of kit in a specialist piano mover's van. Here is what it is and why it matters for your instrument.
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How to prepare for the piano movers arriving
The crew handles the heavy work, but a few things done before they arrive make the difference between a smooth job and a complicated one. Route, parking, access details and the piano itself.
Read more →Moving a piano up or down stairs
Stairs account for most of the damage that happens during a piano move. What a specialist crew does differently, how many people a staircase needs, and why stair access is always priced separately.
Read more →Can you move a piano in a normal van
A standard transit van might physically hold a small upright, but fitting is only part of the question. What actually matters is the loading height, the ramp rating, how the piano is secured in transit, and what the insurance covers.
Read more →Why use specialist piano movers instead of a general removals firm
A general removals firm can handle furniture reliably. A piano is a different job. Here is why the equipment, crew training and insurance all change when a specialist takes the booking.
Read more →How to move an upright piano safely
An upright piano can weigh 250 kilograms and has no natural handholds. Moving one safely takes the right equipment, a clear plan for every doorway and step, and usually a specialist crew.
Read more →What Actually Changes the Cost of Moving a Piano
Five things move the price of a piano move up or down. Here is what they are, so there are no surprises when you book.
Read more →How Specialist Movers Protect Your Piano in Transit
A piano is heavy, awkward and easily damaged. Here is exactly how a specialist crew protects yours from the front door to its new room.
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