Do you charge extra to move a piano?
No. There is no separate piano fee. A piano is moved at the same hourly rate as the rest of your move. What can change is the size of the crew: some pianos need a team of 4 movers.
How many movers does a piano need?
A grand or baby grand piano always gets a team of 4 movers ($235 per hour). An upright piano is moved by a team of 3 movers ($175 per hour), or a team of 4 movers if there is a flight of stairs at either location.
Is there a minimum for a piano-only move?
If the job is only a grand or baby grand piano, the minimum is 4 hours. An upright piano on its own, or any piano that is part of a larger move, uses our normal 3-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments.
Can you move a piano up or down stairs?
Yes. Stairs are the main reason we add a 4th mover. Tell us how many flights there are at the pickup and the drop-off, and send a photo of the piano, so we can plan the right crew before move day.
What do you need from me to quote a piano move?
The type of piano (upright, baby grand or grand), a photo, the pickup and drop-off addresses, the number of flights of stairs at each location, and your preferred date.
Is my piano covered during the move?
Every item is covered under the basic coverage of $0.60 per pound per article, which is the state and industry standard. If you would like additional coverage, you can purchase full-value protection through Baker International.
Can you move a piano as part of a long-distance move?
Yes. We move pianos as part of long-distance moves, including Los Angeles to Bay Area moves through our Glendale office.
