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What equipement is used to move pianos?

A piano mover is a moving expert that specializes in transportation of pianos and other particularly heavy and cumbersome objects (photocopiers, machines, marble, artwork). Because of their volume, weight, mass distribution and fragility, pianos are very difficult objects to carry and should be handled by Vancouver piano moving professionals. Effectively, the can tip suddenly and also cause damage to surrounding walls and objects if not handled properly.

 

Piano Moving Methods:


- one-story building with stairs are narrow or rotating

- distance between the street and housing

- piano value

- concert grand piano or baby grand, concert piano

- building containing more than one floor, without elevator

- passage through the window needed

 

Transport is usually done by truck equipped with a power tailgate. The piano gets covered in moving blankets and then strapped to the piano skip or dollies where access is possible. Grand pianos need to have their cover removed to make lighter and easier to move, then the front leg is removed and the piano can be tipped on it's side. The remaining other 2 feet can then also be removed. The piano will then also be strapped and tied to the walls of the moving truck. A well executed piano move doesn't usually require retuning unless the instrument passes through changes of temperature or humidity.

 

Piano Moving Equipment:


The tools used are similar to normal moving tools but sometimes need to be modified to fit the needs. Dollies are reinforced and thicker blankets are used, the truck must be equiped with a power tailgate (ramp is not very safe).


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Vancouver's Piano Moving Experts

vancouver_piano_movers_imageAlthough we are also equiped to  handle any kind of move be it Vancouver  local,Canada wide long distance or auto transport, we now concentrate on the business of piano moving in Vancouver and the lower mainland. We can move all sorts of pianos from uprights to keyboard to grand pianos. Please feel free to browse the website and fill out the form to get an absolutely free no obligation estimate on your upcoming Piano move in Vancouver or anywhere else in Canada.


We would be pleased to offer you our Vancouver moving services on your upcoming move. Whatever the size of your relocation, our teams will be able to assist you with ease, from bachelor suites to 10 bedroom houses; we have the expertise and the equipment to do it all. Our reputation also precedes us and we have been in business in Vancouver and Canada since 1994, in all those years we have never had a complaint with the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver of Canada, gracing us with a perfect track record. We are on of the most stable and established Vancouver moving companies. We have some very reasonable moving rates and offer some mid month discounts.

Our fleet of trucks is modern and maintained to the highest standards assuring you a smooth and safe move. The moving equipment is also of top quality making the move more efficient and our protective pads are thick, new and in good condition.

 

We also carry a wide variety of packing supplies for your upcoming move available in and around the Vancouver area.

Although we started by specializing in Vancouver BC West End moves, we have since evolved to cater to most of the lower mainland through an expansion of the fleet and an acquisition of larger trucks to accommodate housing communities including but not limited to North Vancouver, West Vancouver, East Vancouver, Kitsilano, Gaztown, Yaletown, Surrey, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, White Rock and Burnaby.


Auto Transport Canada

 

In addition to residential services, we also offer long Canada wide long distance moving services and auto transport moves. Most auto transport is done via train or truck but a drive away service is also available. For a truly stress free move please fill out our free weight calculator or contact us via email or phone. We usually reply within 12 hour or sooner.

Vancouver Piano Moving Service

We specialize in the move of Pianos in and around the Vancouver BC and lower mainland. A lot of moving companies simply man handle the piano but this isn't the right way to do as it can damage the piano, property and injure the movers. A piano can be very valuable and we understand that it needs to be moved with every precautions possible.  All piano moves are executed using the latest equipement including piano skids, straps, shrink wrap and thick professional moving blankets. The owner operator of the truck will show up in person on every Vancouver piano move abiding to our policy. We can move your piano through any condition imaginable from elevators to stairs to balcony via crane. If you have any questions about your upcoming Vancouer piano move please fell free to contact us for an absolutely free no obligation estimate.

 

Types of Pianos


The art of moving pianos depends a lot on what kind of piano you have. Keyboard, upright or grand piano?Keyboard can usually be moved inside their own boxes, so when buying a keyboard we recommend you keep the original packaging. If you don't we have some ready made boxes available for pick up at any of our Vancouver Piano Moving locations or we can deliver them to you anywhere in Vancouver of the lower mainland for a nominal delivery fee. We do not recommend moving keyboards in the standard moving blankets as there might be some dust on them and that could get into the keyboard keys. If no packaging material is used and a moving blanket is the only solution, bubble wrap or cellophane should be used to cover the keyboard before wrapping it into the moving blanket.

Vancouver Upright Piano Moves


Upright pianos are the most common kind of piano moves request we get in the Vancouver area. They might be relatively compact but they are also fairly heavy so it is recommended to hire some reputable Vancouver movers to handle the move in order to limit damage to the upright piano itself but also to walls/surroundings and possibly physical injury. The best way to move an upright piano is with a piano skid and 3-4 movers. Upright pianos are fairly compact so access is rarely a problem, however some neighboroods in Vancouver are notorious for very tight corners and always, in some cases the piano might need to be moved through the balcony or in some extreme cases from the roof. In such cases a crane migh be needed since hoisting the upright piano with cables from the balcony(can be done for large couches) would stress the hand rails and can be very hazadous.


Vancouver Grand Piano Moves


In some Vancouver localities with large houses there is a lot of demand for Grand Piano Moving services. This is a specialized kind of service and requires top of the line equipment but most importantly the expertise of experienced and qualified grand piano moving experts. Unlike the upright piano moving service, boxes and packing supplies can't be used but crating or 3 blanket and wrapping can be utilized. Because of the value and fragility of the high gloss enamel of grand pianos, the blankets must be securely taped and then strapped to the piano. The legs have to come off and the piano needs to be tilted at a 90 degree angle. It must be rolled or carried vertically versus it's normal horizontal position. Piano skid(s), dolly (ies) and a crew of at least 4 Vanouver piano moving service experts must be present. After execution of the move a retuning of the piano will be required.

 

Scheduling your Piano Move in Vancouver


In Vancouver things get pretty hectic at the end of the month for regular residential and office moving services. So it is important to plan and resever well ahead in advance your piano move because it requires a block of time of more than 3-4 hours. It is recommended to try to book your piano move mid month (5th-20th of the month) in order to get the most experienced piano movers available. At the end of the month we get too busy and ressources can get streched to their limits. If  you must absolutely execute your piano move at the end of the month it is highly recommended to reserve a morning spot. That way the movers will be fresh and full of energy for your specialized piano relocation needs. Later in the day and they might be tired and exausted.

 

Vancouver Piano Moving Company Rates


How much does it cost to move a piano?  Many factors need to be taken  into consideration before being able to give you an estimate on your upcoming piano moves because of the multitude of possible parameters involved. How is the access, when do you want to move, do you require packing , how many men ect...But on average you can expect to pay about $300-$600 for and average uprigh piano move, keyboard moving is not more expensive than moving a regular furniture item exept for the additional cost of bubble wrap and the 15 minutes of labor or so to package it. Vancouver Grand piano moving rate can vary greatly and an estimator will have to show up at your office or place of residence to give you a free no obligation piano moving quote.

 

Vancouver Movers Insurance Policies


Due to the value of pianos we recommend you get extra private insurance for your move. While we have some insurance coverage it never hurts to have more to be on the safe side. Before execution of the move the estimator will go around the piano and visually inspect any pre-existing damage,  you then approve and sign the form and keep it for insurance purposes.

 
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