Grand Moves, Grand Pianos: Your Trusted Partners in Piano Relocations
BABY GRAND PIANO 4’-5’ Long / 400-500 lbs
Crew Size | A crew of 3 experienced movers for safe handling. | |||
Materials Required | Heavy-duty furniture blankets; Bubble wrap; Stretch wrap; Packing tape; Straps. | |||
Equipment Required | Piano skid board; Four-wheel furniture dolly; Basic tool kit; Moving truck with lift gate. | |||
Handling and Moving Process | Step 1: Preparation -Measure the piano to ensure it fits through doorways and hallways. -Clear the pathway from the piano to the moving truck. -Conduct a thorough inspection of the piano’s exterior to document its current condition with photos. Step 2. Protective Measures -Cover the piano keys and the interior of the piano with a large layer of bubble wrap before closing the keyboard lid and the piano top for enhanced cushioning and protection of the playing mechanism against vibrations during transit. -Wrap the piano in furniture blankets to protect the finish & secure the blankets with stretch wrap and packing tape. Place the piano on its side on the flat piano board on a layer of folded blankets. -Disassemble the piano legs and the piano lyre. -Wrap the legs and the lyre in furniture blankets secured with stretch wrap and tape. -Use straps to secure the piano to the board. Step 3. Loading, Securing, and Unloading -Use a four-wheel dolly to move the piano to the moving truck. -Load the piano inside the truck with the lift gate. -Secure the piano using straps against the truck’s wall to prevent shifting during transit. -Unload at Destination in the reverse order. -Place the piano in its designated location in the new residence. | |||
Storage and International Moves | If storing the piano, ensure it’s placed securely indoors in a storage or warehouse with a stable temperature throughout the year. For international moves, the piano must be placed additionally into a custom wooden crate. |
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