The piano, without a doubt, is one expensive piece of item the owner could not afford to get damaged, scratched, dented, and broken during its transport. Being so, if you own a piano and moving to a new house, this comprehensive guide might be a bit of help in coming up with a stress-free piano moving experience.
First of all, when moving the piano, you can do either of these two things: move it yourself or engage the services of a piano moving company. Moving it yourself may be the cheapest option, provided, that you have your own resources (i.e., manpower, moving blanket, moving kits, transport vehicle, etc.). However, not many may have that much of a resource; hence, if you are one of such then engaging the services of a piano moving company could be the best option.
Basically, dozens of piano moving companies abound in several localities across the United States. A big number of them also have online presence which makes it easier to scout and canvass which company to engage the services with. However, as easy as it may seem to be, there are some few important things which should be given due attention to before finally choosing a company to move your fragile and expensive piano.
1) Check the reputation, competence, and reliability of the piano mover. You don’t want your piano to end up in unsuitable hands and untrained hands. With the internet, this is quite easy to do. All you have to do is look for reviews and perhaps, some credible testimonials. Better yet, you could ask some people in the offline world who might have tried the services of a piano mover. More often than not, you will end up with a short list of these piano moving companies which you can draw your final choice from.
2) Definitely consider the costs that would be involved in transporting the piano. Different movers will almost always have different rates. Not only that, you should be on a keen lookout for hidden charges, if any. Then again, the internet is a good place to shop around while comparing the rates of the various piano movers.
3) If the piano is to be moved into another state, consider having it insured by a reputable insurance company. You may never know what will happen in long distance moving. While this may be an added cost, it pays to ensure that you will have some peace of mind.
4) Check the equipment of your prospective piano movers. See to it that the piano mover is ably equipped with the necessary and essential moving kits to ensure efficient and safe transport of your valuable piano. Equipment may include, but not limited to, winches, ratchet straps, furniture moving blankets, or lifting equipment.