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Q: How do I prepare to move a piano?

• <div><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How much weight can moving straps lift?

• <div><p>Moving straps like forearm or shoulder straps can usually support up to <b>800 pounds</b>, sometimes more with specialized straps. However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean that one person can always lift that much weight, just that the straps are rated for that amount. For example, some straps require two people working together to balance the weight of the heavy item.</p></div>

Q: How do I move my couch within my house?

• <div><p>If you need to move your heavy couch to another part of your home , the safer option is to hire a professional moving team. More complex moving situations require professional services, which will make the move much easier and prevent serious injury.</p></div>

Q: What do you do when movers are moving you?

• <div><p>While your movers focus on packing and transporting your belongings, you can focus on other parts of your move, such as preparing children and pets to move or cleaning rooms as they&rsquo;re emptied. You&rsquo;ll need to be onsite as your movers pack or unpack your stuff, and can help direct movers to where items should go if they need help. Additionally, if there are certain items you&rsquo;d prefer to move yourself, such as valuables or sentimental items, focus on packing those things and taking them with you during your move.</p></div>

Q: Should you order food for movers?

• <div><p>In most cases, you don&rsquo;t need to order food for movers. They will schedule breaks to eat throughout the day. However, you can provide drinks and snacks in an easy-to-access location for the movers to grab throughout the day. </p></div>

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Last update on June 09, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
We moved into our house 7 years ago and did not think our sprinkler system was functional. Brian was able to fix the problems ( including rerouting a line from under a tree). It would take hours to move the hoses and now our sprinkler system is working so well. Brian is a great professional...
Wynn Water Works LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
I would like to take a minute and tell everyone how amazing this moving company is. They are just the best. I never got such a great service from any other moving company. USA Family Moving moved me like a breeze. They were in and out very quickly, they moved my belongings with care and they...
USA Family Moving, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
I will use this moving company again for sure. They gave me such a good moving recently. They moved me very quickly whereas no one else could do it on such short time. They moved all my things beautifully too. There were no damages, no dents, no mistakes and no extra fees. They helped at the new...
Northeastern Movers
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Reviewed in January 2021
I am so glad I hired Kelly for my move-in clean! She was very prompt in her communications/home visit and was able to schedule the job quickly. The job was quite large - Kelly and her assistants worked without stop from 10am-6pm! They were unbelievably thorough (cleaning places I would never...
B'Dazzled Cleaning by Alpha One Corp
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Reviewed in December 2020
We did the demo on our old two-tiered decking. Betterliving built a new upper deck from composite with aluminum railing. The lower deck was replaced with as 12X15 sunroom. The process from start to finish was a pleasure. All employees were friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt. Price was...
DBC Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in December 2020
We did the demo on our old two-tiered decking. Betterliving built a new upper deck from composite with aluminum railing. The lower deck was replaced with as 12X15 sunroom. The process from start to finish was a pleasure. All employees were friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and prompt. Price...
DBC Remodeling & Construction
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Reviewed in September 2017
I had a fairly large job on breaker panel upgrade and moving the feeder cable service. Having worked with many electricians over the years, I was impressed that he did the job in one day, taking consideration to make safety first important aspect to the job.
Peasley Electric Co., LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Gary and his crew installed a stamped sidewalk at my home. I was impressed at the level of care they took with the project even going as far as moving a plant that was in the way and planting it in my garden. They also moved the existing pavers to another location for me to be used for another...
C & E Crete Systems
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Reviewed in February 2016
I had another quote from another company I called and I'm glad I spoke to Gugino's as well because he informed me that to change the routing of the ducts would not really serve to improve the flow of the heating I had. The other company that quoted me was ready to charge me big time to do it,...
Gugino Plumbing And Heating Inc
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Reviewed in December 2015
Brit and his guys did a great job ensuring that the situation was handled quickly and professionally. He even advised having some of the unnecessary duct work taken out (he had no motive for this, since an unrelated plumbing company did that work.). We moved in a week or so later , and have had...
Ahold of Mold Environmental
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Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving

4.8(

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had All Service pack and move my home. Packing took one day, loading and unloading took a second day. Both days, the teams were on time and did a terrific job. Total cost of the move was under their estimate."

Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.

The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.

Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly

+34

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Xpress Relocations LLC

5.0(

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The movers came in with a clear plan and got the apartment loaded without wasting time. Furniture moving was smooth, and the crew handled the tight hallway situation like it was nothing. Super organized from loading to unloading."

PICKUP AND PACKING IN THE PICKUP ADDRESS

+27

Response time8 hrs

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by42%of homeowners

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Long Distance Movers USA

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the best experience with this moving company. Very professional, fast and responsive."

Response time3 days

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Pro Express Moving, LLC

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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Definitely recommend this moving company! They arrived on time and made it work going up and down the stairs when helping us move. They were extremely efficient and made the moving process as easy for us as possible."

Response time4 hrs

Response rate100%

21 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Perfectly Fast Moving, LLC

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I moved from Brooklyn to Miami I called Perfectly fast moving company They reliable fast and afoot Im very happy with Perfectly fast moving ?"

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

2340 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Goodview Moving and Storage

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I moved to a new apartment with a large wardrobe and heavy furniture. The movers handled everything carefully, wrapping the smaller items in blankets and moving the larger items on dollies. They also took the time to ensure that my electronics and delicate lamps were packed securely. They were truly exceptional in moving things."

+12

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by35%of homeowners

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers

4.5(

282

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Safebound Moving & Storage

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moved across several states. Surprisingly easy and fast. Props to the moving crew."

+77

Response time12 hrs

Recommended by63%of homeowners

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Available Movers and Storage, Inc.

3.8(

153

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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were very professional, honest and took their time loading all my valuables. Every time I had called in with questions their customer service people were friendly and helpful. If I was to move again I definitely would use them again and I will refer them to everyone I know that is moving. Couldn't have chosen a better company for my move. They were great and absolutely what I needed."

+21

Response time20 mins

Recommended by78%of homeowners

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Long Distance & Out Of State Movers Mayzlin Relocation

4.7(

704

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Moving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did a great job with our move. Our move date changed four times over two weeks. They didnâ t complain or get mad. The men who moved us worked hard. Thanks guys."

+34

Response time1 day

Recommended by90%of homeowners

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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.

Moving straps like forearm or shoulder straps can usually support up to 800 pounds, sometimes more with specialized straps. However, that doesn’t mean that one person can always lift that much weight, just that the straps are rated for that amount. For example, some straps require two people working together to balance the weight of the heavy item.

If you need to move your heavy couch to another part of your home , the safer option is to hire a professional moving team. More complex moving situations require professional services, which will make the move much easier and prevent serious injury.

While your movers focus on packing and transporting your belongings, you can focus on other parts of your move, such as preparing children and pets to move or cleaning rooms as they’re emptied. You’ll need to be onsite as your movers pack or unpack your stuff, and can help direct movers to where items should go if they need help. Additionally, if there are certain items you’d prefer to move yourself, such as valuables or sentimental items, focus on packing those things and taking them with you during your move.

In most cases, you don’t need to order food for movers. They will schedule breaks to eat throughout the day. However, you can provide drinks and snacks in an easy-to-access location for the movers to grab throughout the day.

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