Moving a piano isn’t something you wing. It’s not just big—it’s awkward, heavy, and incredibly fragile. Maybe it’s a family heirloom. Maybe it’s your daily practice partner. Either way, it’s not just furniture and it shouldn’t be treated like it.
At Mighty Movers, we’ve moved hundreds of pianos across Massachusetts, and we’ve seen what goes wrong when people try to DIY or hire the wrong team. Here’s what you really need to know before you move yours.
Pianos Are Heavy and Complicated
Most uprights weigh more than a full-grown adult. Grands and baby grands? Double that. But it’s not just the weight that makes them tricky, it’s how the weight is distributed. Most of it is in the bottom or back, which throws off balance. Add stairs, tight turns, or a steep driveway, and it’s easy to see how things go sideways.
Inside, it’s even more complicated. Strings, hammers, pedals, tuning pins all react badly to bumps, drops, and sudden jolts. One slip can mean repairs that cost more than the move itself.
If you’re thinking about dragging a piano across tile or loading it into a pickup truck, stop. There’s a reason piano movers exist.
What Real Piano Movers Do Differently
We don’t show up with just a dolly and hope for the best. A good piano move starts with a walk-through. We look at doorways, staircases, floor surfaces, weather, and layout. Then we bring the right tools for the job:
- Heavy-duty dollies and straps
- Padded wraps for legs, pedals, and sides
- Floor protection for your home
- Ramps or skid boards for stairs
- A plan that doesn’t rely on guesswork
As professional heavy item movers, we’re used to tight spaces, narrow hallways, and weird angles. And we always treat your piano like it is an instrument worth protecting.
When a Piano Is More Than a Piano
If you’re reading this, chances are your piano means something to you. It might be where your kid learned their first notes. It might be your late uncle’s pride and joy. Or maybe it’s just something you saved up for and want to keep in good shape.
No matter the story, we respect that. We treat every specialty item move with care. We’ve moved upright pianos from basement studios in Framingham and rolled baby grands through crowded high-rises in Boston. It’s not about speed, it’s about getting it right.
Things Most Movers Won’t Tell You
We’ve had customers call us after other movers left dents in walls or dropped pedals down stairwells. Some movers say they can handle pianos until they’re actually face-to-face with one.
Real piano movers ask questions. They want to know what kind of piano it is, how old it is, where it’s going, and what the layout looks like. If your mover skips that step, think twice.
We’re honest about what it’ll take. If it’s going to be a tight fit, we’ll tell you. If we need to disassemble a lid or use special padding, we’ll walk you through it. That’s part of doing the job right.
Let Mighty Movers Handle the Heavy Stuff
We help people move pianos without drama. Whether it’s across town or across the house, Mighty Movers has the experience and gear to handle it with care. We serve Marlborough, Framingham, Worcester, Newton, and other nearby areas and we’re ready when you are.
Call us at +1 (407)-461-1211 and get your FREE quote here. Don’t trust your piano to just anyone. Call the team that knows what it’s doing.
