Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of professional piano moving depends on the type and size of piano, pickup and delivery locations, stairs, elevators, difficult access, travel distance and any unusual handling requirements. Moving an upright piano with straightforward ground-level access, for example, may have different requirements than moving a baby grand or grand piano involving stairs.

Your piano moving quote is based on the agreed scope of the move and can include the professional piano moving crew, specialized equipment, protection, transportation and placement of the piano at its destination. Any stairs, difficult access or other known requirements identified beforehand are incorporated into the moving plan.

We typically need the pickup and delivery addresses, piano type, manufacturer if known, photographs of the piano and information about stairs, elevators, doorways, parking and other access conditions. For Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai and other baby grand or grand pianos, the model or approximate dimensions can also help us accurately plan the move.

They can. Stairs can change the equipment, crew size and handling requirements of a piano move. When requesting your piano moving quote, tell us how many stairs are involved at both locations and provide photographs whenever possible so we can properly assess the access before moving day.

Your quote is based on the piano and access information provided before the move. If the piano type, manufacturer, approximate size and access conditions are accurately disclosed, those requirements can be accounted for in advance. If the actual piano or access conditions differ significantly from the information provided, we will review any necessary changes with you.

Yes. Many upright, baby grand and grand piano moves involving stairs can be completed with the appropriate crew, equipment and planning. Straight staircases, turns, landings and exterior stairs can each present different challenges, so photographs of the complete access route are important when arranging a stair piano move.

Often, yes. Our piano movers assess doorway clearance, corners, hallways, staircases and other restrictions before determining the appropriate moving method. Particularly difficult access may require additional equipment, crew members or preparation, which is why photographs of challenging areas are helpful during the quoting process.

Yes. We provide upright and grand piano moving for apartments and condominiums. Elevator dimensions, elevator reservations, loading areas, building rules and parking access should be confirmed before moving day so the piano move can be properly coordinated.

Grand and baby grand piano moving generally requires additional preparation compared with upright piano moving. Depending on the instrument, appropriate components are carefully removed and individually protected before the piano is secured to specialized moving equipment for transportation. The instrument is then carefully positioned and set up at its destination.

Yes. High-value grand pianos require particularly careful planning and handling. We can assess Steinway & Sons, Bösendorfer, Fazioli, C. Bechstein, Mason & Hamlin, Yamaha, Kawai and other professional or high-value instruments based on their specific model, dimensions, access conditions and transportation requirements.

Pianos can weigh several hundred pounds, with larger upright and grand pianos weighing considerably more. Weight is only one challenge. A piano's shape, balance, delicate internal components and concentrated load make proper equipment, protection and piano-moving experience particularly important when navigating stairs, flooring, doorways and transportation.

Piano Movers provides professional upright, baby grand and grand piano moving throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, Delta, White Rock, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Maple Ridge and surrounding communities.

We also coordinate piano moving throughout Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, and throughout the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, including Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton.

Yes. We provide Vancouver piano moving and service throughout the Lower Mainland, including Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley, Delta, White Rock, New Westminster, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Our piano movers handle upright, baby grand and grand piano relocations for homes, apartments, condominiums, businesses and other properties.

Yes. We coordinate Vancouver Island piano moving throughout Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and surrounding Island communities. We can also coordinate long-distance piano moves between Vancouver Island and Greater Vancouver, including upright, baby grand and grand piano transportation.

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Yes. Professional piano moving is available throughout the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, including Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. We coordinate local piano moves within these communities as well as long-distance piano moving between the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and Greater Vancouver.

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We provide and coordinate long-distance piano moving throughout British Columbia. Contact us with your pickup and delivery locations, piano type, manufacturer and access information and we can determine the appropriate crew, equipment and transportation plan for your piano move.

Yes. Piano Movers carries $5 million in commercial general liability insurance. Whether you are booking piano movers in Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Squamish or elsewhere in British Columbia, your piano move is handled by a properly insured moving company.

Yes. Every piano move includes up to $20,000 in coverage for accidental damage to the piano during the move, subject to the applicable terms and conditions of the coverage. This provides additional protection while your upright, baby grand or grand piano is being professionally handled and transported.

Yes. Our piano moving crews are covered through WorkSafeBC, providing proper worker coverage while they are working at your home, condominium, business or other property. WorkSafeBC coverage, commercial general liability insurance and piano damage protection are important considerations when comparing professional piano moving companies.

The protection used depends on the piano and moving conditions. Pianos are appropriately wrapped and secured, and specialized piano moving equipment is used where required. For baby grand and grand piano moves, components may also need to be individually removed and protected before transportation.

Remove personal belongings and decorative items from the piano and ensure the access route is free of unnecessary obstacles. Confirm elevators, loading areas and building requirements beforehand, and let us know about stairs, narrow doorways, difficult parking or other access conditions before moving day.

Contact us as soon as possible if stairs, elevators, parking, doorway clearance or other access conditions change. Piano moves are planned around the information provided during quoting, and significant changes may affect the crew, equipment, schedule or price required to safely complete the move.