Piano Moving Services in Seattle & King County

We arrive fully prepared with professional-grade tools designed specifically for piano transport:​

• Heavy-duty piano dollies rated for extreme weight

• Piano skid boards for grand pianos

• Professional-grade straps and securing systems

• Thick moving blankets and protective padding

• Ramps for smooth loading

Our team follows meticulous preparation protocols:​

• Secure or remove loose components (music stands, decorative pieces)

• Lock and protect the keyboard lid

• Wrap the entire instrument in protective blankets

• Use plastic stretch wrap to secure padding and protect pedals

• For grand pianos: carefully remove legs, pedal lyre, and lid following manufacturer specifications

Your piano's journey is handled with exceptional care:​

• Expert maneuvering through challenging spaces using proper balance and inertia techniques

• Strategic positioning on dollies with the heaviest part down

• Team coordination for stair navigation

• Secure tie-down inside our truck using ratchet straps

• Protective padding around the instrument to prevent shifting during transit

The job isn't finished until your piano is exactly where you want it:​

• Careful unloading and positioning in your new space

• For grand pianos: professional reassembly of legs, lyre, and lid

• Final inspection to ensure no damage occurred during transport

• Guidance on optimal piano placement away from windows, vents, radiators, and exterior walls

Upright pianos (including spinets, consoles, studios, and full uprights) feature a vertical design that makes them more space-efficient but creates specific moving challenges:​

• Weight concentrated in the back, making them prone to tipping

• Tall, narrow form can be advantageous in hallways but difficult on stairs

• Generally require 2-4 experienced movers

• Rarely need disassembly for moving

• More stable during transport than grands

Grand pianos (baby grand, parlor grand, and concert grand) demand even greater expertise:​

• Horizontal orientation creates awkward maneuvering challenges

• Large footprint requires ample space for navigation

• Elegant legs are surprisingly fragile and must be removed for safe transport

• Delicate soundboard and pedal lyre require meticulous protection

• Must be tilted onto side on specialized skid board

• Always require 3-5 professional movers

• More susceptible to tuning instability after moves due to complex string layout

Both types share one critical requirement: they must never be moved on their backs or in positions that stress their structural integrity.