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Piano Movers: What It Costs to Move a Piano
Published September 24, 2026 · Last updated September 30, 2026
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The short answer
Moving a piano costs about $400 on average, with most moves between $200 and $1,000. A grand piano can cost up to $1,200. Stairs, long carries, and long distances add more.
Pianos are heavy, top-heavy, and easy to damage. A specialist with the right equipment protects the piano, your home, and the people lifting it.
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What piano moving costs
Price range
| Piano type | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Digital piano | $200 to $350 |
| Spinet or console | $250 to $450 |
| Upright | $300 to $600 |
| Baby grand | $400 to $800 |
| Grand | $500 to $1,200 |
| Organ | $400 to $900 |
Not a quote or an offer. Your price comes from the mover. Source: Angi, 2026.
What moves the number
- Piano type and weight. Grands and organs need more people and equipment.
- Stairs. Each flight adds time and risk.
- Long carries and tight turns between the piano and the truck.
- Disassembly. Grand pianos usually have their legs and lyre removed and are moved on their side on a special board.
- Distance. Long-distance moves cost more.
- Storage and extra protection options.
Why hire a piano specialist?
- Equipment. Piano boards, straps, padding, and dollies built for the weight.
- Technique. Grands are moved on their side after the legs come off. Uprights must stay upright and balanced.
- Safety. A dropped piano can injure people and damage floors, walls, and stairs.
- Protection. Ask what the mover's coverage pays if the piano is damaged.
A general moving company may move pianos too. Ask how many they move and what equipment they use.
After the move
Moves, and changes in temperature and humidity, can affect a piano's tuning. Many owners wait a few weeks for the piano to adjust to its new room, then have it tuned.
What to ask
- "How many pianos like mine have you moved?"
- "How many movers will come, and what equipment do you use?"
- "How do you charge for stairs and long carries?"
- "What's your coverage if the piano or my home is damaged?"
- "Is the price a flat fee, or by the hour?"
The catch: the lowest quote may come from a crew without piano gear. Ask for the equipment list and the coverage in writing. A damaged grand or a gouged floor can cost far more than you saved.
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