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Wherley Moving Systems, Inc.
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Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We shopped around and they were by far the most competitively priced. It was no easy task, we had a lot of stuff, and they went beyond what we anticipated for the load. Their team was so careful and considerate, I never felt like I needed to be supervising them, and my husband and I were just wowed - and we're very particular. No disappointments and exceeded our expectations."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shirtless Movers
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Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. They were accommodating and it was done on short notice. They gave me a great price. Shirtless Movers were able to move the piano in one piece and were very careful while moving it. Overall it was a pleasant experience."
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Clean Sweep Movers
5.0(
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Professional Moving Service - Piano

Serving Brainerd, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The assistance we received during our move was exemplary. We were impressed by the courteous and professional communication from the entire team. They arrived promptly and efficiently managed all aspects of the move. Their swift and effective teamwork made the process seamless, and we are truly grateful for their help."
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Piano Moving questions, answered by experts

To prepare for moving a piano, start by documenting its current condition with photos in case of any damage during the move. Secure the piano's lid and wrap the instrument, including its keys and pedals, with bubble wrap and moving blankets for protection. Note that if you have hired professional piano movers, they may handle this step for you.

Next, prepare the space. Measure any tight spaces or doorways to ensure the piano will fit through. Clear a wide path from the piano's location to the exterior door, removing any furniture or obstacles. It is also helpful to prop open doors to make the exit easier.

On moving day, ensure the moving truck can park as close to the exit as possible. For safety, keep children and pets away from the moving area to prevent accidents or distractions.

A DIY move is cheaper than paying movers. However, hiring professional movers can save you time and stress.

Typically, local moves involve either renting a moving truck and moving yourself or hiring local movers to do the job. For long-distance moves, options include hiring a full-service moving company that handles packing, loading, transportation, and unloading, or using a self-moving service where you load your belongings into a container or trailer and have it transported. Another option is hiring professional movers for labor-only services, where they assist with loading and unloading your rented truck. You can also opt for moving pods or moving containers that can be transported to the destination.

Yes, moving a piano often causes it to become out of tune, even if you're not moving the piano very far. One reason is that any temperature and humidity changes can affect a piano's tuning. Additionally, the bumps and jolts from a moving truck usually push a piano out of tune. 

However, don't jump right to tuning it once the piano gets to your new home. Instead, it's best to wait at least two weeks for the instrument to acclimate to its new environment. After a couple weeks, you'll get an idea of what the piano will really sound like in its new home, at which point you can call a piano technician to get it properly tuned.

Qualified piano movers will take several steps to protect your piano from damage during the move. First, they'll wrap the piano to protect its finish. Ideally, they'll wrap the piano in a specialized blanket that features a soft, padded interior and a tougher exterior. 

After wrapping your piano, the movers will securely strap it to a dolly for safe transport to and from the moving truck. Once the piano is in the truck, movers might put the piano on a piece of plywood to help level it during the move, depending on the truck bed. They will then strap it in place so it doesn't shift around during the drive to your final destination.

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