You found a dream home and moving day looms ever closer. But, securely relocating your beloved piano without any nicks, dents or scratches brings major anxiety. Hiring professional piano movers undoubtedly takes priority over risky do-it-yourself attempts. However, adequate preparations from your end also ensure a smooth hassle-free piano moving experience. Follow these pre-move piano preparation tips and transform anxieties into excited anticipation for the big day.
Assess accessibility challenges
Walk around your current home, take measurements, and identify potential trouble areas for moving your piano like:
- Narrow doorways/landings – Measure piano dimensions (typical uprights around 50 inches wide) and compare with doorway widths to anticipate problem areas.
- Tricky stairs – Note any winding or obstructed stairwells that require extra maneuvering of dollies during piano transport.
- Long carry distances – Pinpoint doors farthest from driveways/loading docks piano movers Sydney will traverse and address any obstructions.
Early insight into accessibility challenges allows movers to strategize solutions beforehand using the right equipment instead of playing things by ear on a moving day.
Have tuning tools handy
Keep hammers, and extra screws/wedges handy should movers need to quickly adjust parts like sliding shelves, or pedals, dislodged through unavoidable bumps. It prevents lingering issues or playing disruption instead of waiting weeks for a technician appointment.
Back up recordings and sheet music
Don’t risk losing sentimental piano recordings or years of sheet music notebooks during transit mishandling. Backup digitally; carrying some photocopied sheets is wise too.
Disassemble attachments
Remove picture frames, lamps, and other non-secured items attached to the piano that could damage its finish if bumped loose. Disassembling items like keyboards beforehand also allows easier lifting and maneuvering through doorways.
Mind the floors
Securing special equipment like thick plyboards to distribute weight across old wood floors helps avoid crashes from 400lb pianos. Prevent floor beam collapses that destroy pianos and homes.
Control clutter
Clearing corridors, stairs, and loading zones of obstructions like stored boxes, kids’ toys, etc facilitates smoother piano transport. No unexpected obstacles to block or damage piano parts mid-move.
Communicate with movers
Inform movers beforehand about problem zones observed inside the home and ask for recommended preparations. Establish clear instructions about using covers, disassembling parts, etc so nothing gets missed. Discuss insurance coverage, fees, and timings to align mutual expectations.
Let movers take charge
On a moving day, step back and let piano pros take charge using their specialized dollies, felt pads, and handling techniques. Micro-manage only if you notice something amiss; otherwise, let seasoned movers focus. Trying to overly control the process usually backfires.
Oversee loading/unloading
Gently remind movers to watch corners and take measured turns through identified trouble spots at entry/exits and stairways. Observe truck loading to ensure secure padding.
Inspect upon delivery
Before finalizing payment and paperwork, thoroughly inspect the delivered piano for dents, scratches, minor or major. Report immediately if unsatisfied, most movers offer repair/returns if unaddressed defects sneak past precautions.
