Piano & Heavy Item Moving
Specialized moving for pianos and heavy, delicate items with trained professionals, proper equipment, and careful planning.
Expert Piano & Heavy Item Moving
Moving a piano or any heavy, delicate item requires expertise, specialized equipment, and careful planning. These items cannot be moved like ordinary furniture — they demand trained professionals who understand weight distribution, protection, and safe maneuvering.
Lofty Moving & Storage specializes in this category. Our team has the right combination of experience, strength, equipment, and technique to relocate your heaviest and most fragile belongings safely and efficiently.
What’s Included
Our piano and heavy-item moving service includes:
- Proper preparation and protection of your item
- Specialized equipment such as piano boards, straps, and commercial dollies
- Safe navigation through tight spaces
- Strategic planning for stairs, hallways, and entryways
- Trained, athletic movers experienced in handling high-weight items
- Careful loading and unloading to prevent damage
Our Process
Step 1: Assessment
We evaluate your piano or heavy item, access points, and any challenges such as stairs or tight corners.
Step 2: Equipment & Preparation
Our team arrives with the proper tools — piano boards, straps, and commercial moving dollies — and prepares the item for safe handling.
Step 3: Safe Relocation
We lift, maneuver, and transport your item with controlled technique to prevent any damage.
Step 4: Placement
Your piano or heavy item is brought into the new location and positioned exactly where you want it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why shouldn’t I move a piano or heavy item myself?
These items require strength, technique, and proper equipment. Without them, the risk of injury or damage is extremely high.
What equipment do you use for piano moving?
We use piano boards, heavy-duty straps, protective padding, and commercial-grade moving dollies.
Can you move pianos through tight staircases?
Yes. We have extensive experience navigating tight spaces, stairs, and challenging access points.
Are your movers trained for this type of move?
Absolutely. All movers are trained, insured, athletic professionals with experience specifically in heavy-item relocations.
Do you offer planning for difficult access?
Yes. We assess the space, plan the route, and determine the safest method for moving your item.
Can you move other heavy items besides pianos?
Yes. We handle a wide range of heavy and delicate items requiring special equipment and technique.
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