Piano and heavy item moving
Moving pianos and heavy items - safes, strongboxes and industrial equipment - is a specialist service. A piano is a delicate musical instrument, and moving it the wrong way can damage it beyond repair. We work with an experienced crew, straps, a special trolley and protective materials.
- Pianofrom €150-€195
- Safe up to 500 kgfrom €80-€150
- Survey and quotefree
Prices shown are estimates and are confirmed with an exact quote after a free survey.
What the service includes
- Free consultation and survey of both addresses
- Preparation - securing the pedals and removing the legs on a grand piano
- Protection with straps, moving blankets and a special trolley
- A crew of four or more movers, depending on the instrument
- Careful loading and unloading
- Transport with the load fully secured
- Reassembly and checks at the new address
How it works
Consultation
We confirm the type of instrument, its dimensions, both addresses, the floors and whether there is a lift.
20 minutes
Preparation
The pedals are secured, the legs are removed on a grand piano and the instrument is wrapped.
on site
Loading
Four movers load the instrument using straps and a trolley.
20-30 minutes
Transport
The load is secured in the van and transported with care.
depending on the route
Unloading
Careful unloading and carrying in to its spot in the home.
20-30 minutes
Reassembly
The legs are refitted and all parts are checked.
15 minutes
Prices
| Upright piano | from €150-€175 |
|---|---|
| Grand piano | from €175-€195 |
| Safe 200-500 kg | from €80-€150 |
| Strongbox 100-300 kg | from €60-€100 |
| Industrial equipment | from after a survey |
Fixed price after a consultation. Includes preparation, transport and reassembly. A floor with no lift is charged extra and stated in the quote in advance.
Types of instruments and heavy items
| Item | Weight | Crew and time |
|---|---|---|
| Grand piano | 300-500 kg | At least 4 movers, 3-4 hours |
| Upright piano | 200-350 kg | At least 3 movers, 2-3 hours |
| Digital piano | 30-100 kg | 2 movers, about 1 hour |
| Safe up to 500 kg | 200-500 kg | 2-3 movers, special trolley |
| Office strongbox | 50-150 kg | 2 movers, about 30 minutes |
Important when moving a piano
Never let a piano be moved by non-specialists. Damage to the internal mechanism is irreversible, and repairing it costs more than the move itself. A piano is never carried lying down on stairs - that warps the frame. After a move the instrument goes out of tune, and we recommend having it tuned by a professional piano tuner, usually two weeks later, once the wood has acclimatised to the new room.
Tools and equipment
Lifting straps
Spread the weight and protect the back when carrying heavy items.
Moving dollies
Fast, safe handling of heavy loads.
Furniture blankets
Protect furniture from scratches and knocks.
Stretch wrap and bubble wrap
Packing and protection for fragile items.
Disassembly tools
Taking furniture apart and putting it back together on site.
Ramps and stair boards
Safe handling down stairs and over thresholds.
Frequently asked questions
Our work
Real photos from moves in Varna - our own branded van, proper equipment and an experienced crew. Tap a photo to enlarge it.