Experienced Professional Piano Movers in Los Angeles
A Bechstein piano can weigh upwards of 1,300 pounds; if you have one, it's likely the heaviest item in your home. Regardless if the piano was purchased or inherited, the instrument might also be one of the most valuable items in your home—with a valuation as high as $200,000! Whether you own an upright piano or a baby grand, a Steinway or a Bösendorfer, all pianos are incredibly complex and sensitive instruments. They require professional piano movers' particular skills and experience to transport properly. Consider hiring a Los Angeles piano mover to:
Complete the purchase or sale of a second-hand piano
Complete the distribution of an estate and execution of a will
Assist with placing and rearranging a piano along with other heavy furniture within your home
Complete a long-distance piano move, which requires added layers of stabilization and security to ensure the instrument reaches its final destination safely
Why Hire A Piano-Moving Service?
Although pianos are expensive, their most significant value is usually sentimental. It is essential to weigh the entire worth of the piano—dollars, cents, and emotional—against the cost typically charged by Los Angeles piano movers. When considering the potential loss, the piano's value will often outweigh the cost of protecting an invaluable belonging by hiring a professional piano moving and storage business.
In addition to being a very heavy and awkwardly shaped musical instrument, a piano is an object of great beauty that contains thousands of highly calibrated moving parts. If a team unfamiliar with the instrument's intricacies moves the piano, it is very easy to damage both the exterior and the interior mechanisms that give the piano its particular sound.
A piano is an exceptionally heavy belonging, and improper handling can injure an inexperienced handler. Handling a heavy yet delicate and precise instrument on your own often results in personal harm or damage to the piano, possibly irreparably. Hiring a professional, experienced Los Angeles piano mover is the best way to ensure the instrument's short or long-distance relocation occurs without damaging or injuring it or the team.
Beyond the piano itself, access is a very important component of your piano’s relocation that could require more help. For instance, an upright piano does not require disassembly since it uses a specific steel-reinforced dolly. A two-person crew can blanket wrap the piano and handle it independently—unless stairs or a pebble or dirt driveway are involved! Additional crew members would be required.
Other pianos, from baby grand to concert grand pianos, require the removal of the piano legs and possible further disassembly. These pianos require a crew of at least three persons, possibly expanding to 8 depending on the access. A 90-degree turn on a stairway would require an entire team to maneuver safely.
Aren't All Los Angeles Movers Professional Piano Movers?
Actually, this is not the case! Since moving pianos requires such precise knowledge, there are professional piano movers that specialize in only moving pianos. On the other hand, there are moving companies that will not handle pianos! Therefore, it is essential to inform your short-haul movers or long-distance movers if your relocation involves a piano of any size.
Camelot Moving & Storage’s Trusted Piano Moving Service
For over 35 years, Camelot Moving & Storage has been providing professional and skilled moving services. We offer highly trained and experienced piano movers for Los Angeles–area residents and deliver the expertise, skill, and experience needed to handle all piano types. We are one of the most respected piano movers in the Los Angeles area. Our crew members are well-trained to relocate your piano while protecting your home, your instrument, and their safety. All Camelot trucks have professional piano-moving equipment for pianos of all shapes and sizes to ensure safe handling.
Many families and businesses trust Camelot as their go-to local and long-distance piano movers in Los Angeles. We encourage you to read our moving company testimonials page to learn first-hand what customers have to say. Then, contact us to learn more about Camelot's moving services, packing services, and storage services! We’re happy to answer any questions you have.
FAQ
How long have you been in the piano moving business?
At least one member of the Camelot family has been moving pianos of all shapes and sizes across the contiguous United States for over 45 years! He brought his expertise with him when he founded Camelot in 1986. So Camelot has been relocating pianos ever since its founding!
Do you provide both local and long-distance piano moving services?
Yes! Camelot is a local and long-distance moving company. We go wherever you need us to go, and we take our piano-moving skills, experience, and equipment with us. Furniture moving a long distance requires more padding than that of local moves due the extra miles and perhaps uneven terrain. However, we do not pad less for local moves. We bring our long-distance experience to every piano relocation, near or far, to ensure the safest handling and transportation.
Will you handle all aspects of the move, including loading and unloading?
Yes, we will. Each type of piano demands specific handling. Some pianos even require a specific dolly. Our crews are familiar with the best way to break down and handle each piano size and type. We will deliver and reassemble your piano in the specific room you desire and in the orientation you specify.
It should be noted, once relocated, every piano requires professional tuning, a service we do not provide.
Do you have climate-controlled storage facilities available if needed?
Absolutely! Like all furniture, humidity and extreme temperatures will affect a piano’s wooden frame. As a result, it is important to minimize extreme changes in temperature as well as humidity to best care for your piano in storage.
Our storage facility is a concrete, insulated building that is housed under the same roof as our offices. The composition, placement, and design of the building provide fire-resistance, proper drainage, and protection against moisture and extreme temperatures. We store all items at least 6 inches off the floor to protect against potential water damage. We employ a pest-control service, and we inspect items going into storage to prevent any unwelcome guests from moving into our warehouse. As a result, there has never been damage to our facility or its contents from fire, water, or pests.