Boston Piano Movers
Boston Piano Movers
There are many movers in Boston but only a handful that actually consider themselves true Boston Piano Movers. In your search for someone to move this expensive item, there are few signs you should look for when you hire Boston piano movers:
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1. If your Boston piano movers don't ask you what kind of piano you have, it's probably not a good idea to hire them. Moving an upright piano in Boston is all about muscle but moving a baby grand or grand piano in Boston is technique, packing the piano properly and using appropriate equipment.
2. All Boston piano movers should have proper equipment. Upright and Spinet pianos that are being moved require muscle and piano straps and maybe a dolly depending on how far the piano has to travel before entering the moving truck. Grand and baby grand piano moving in Boston should be done using a piano board. This is a padded wooden or metal board with handles - as you see below.
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4. The cost to move a piano varies depending on where you are moving your piano to and from, what type it is and if there are stairs involved. There are a few Boston piano movers that won't charge for stairs which is a plus but here are the average rates you should be paying for your piano move in Boston:
Upright Piano Movers in Boston $250-$450
Spinet Piano Movers in Boston $100-$250
Baby Grand Piano Movers in Boston $300-$500
Grand Piano Movers in Boston $450-$650
You may be able to get a discount on the piano moving portion if you are hiring your Boston movers to move other items or your entire house as well.
5. Below is a picture of what your piano should look like when it is properly wrapped and protected for transit. Anything else and you may want to make sure you have adequate coverage for your piano move in Boston.
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Most pianos require a retuning after a going through a move, especially if they are used as concert pianos. However, many household pianos we have moved in Boston haven't needed tuning. The best Boston piano movers will offer full replacement value coverage on piano moving in Boston. Ask for any additional fees that may be included.