Piano Moving Services

A piano is not just an instrument — it is an investment, and moving one without the right crew behind it is a risk no one should take.

Pianos are among the most demanding items to move correctly. They are heavy, awkwardly shaped, mechanically sensitive, and completely unforgiving when handled by a crew that does not know what they are doing. An upright piano can weigh between 400 and 800 pounds. A baby grand requires full leg removal, board wrapping, and a skid board to move safely. A concert grand is an entirely different job requiring specialized rigging and a level of precision that goes well beyond standard moving work. At Experienced Affordable Movers, we handle all three types regularly for customers across Manchester, Bedford, Hooksett, Goffstown, Londonderry, and the surrounding New Hampshire communities — and we approach each one differently because each one demands a different technique.

Every piano move starts with an assessment. We look at the type of piano, its weight, the path it needs to travel, and any obstacles along the way — stairs, tight doorways, landings, narrow hallways, or exterior steps. Upright pianos are padded, strapped to a piano board, and moved on heavy-duty dollies with the weight distributed correctly. Baby grands and grand pianos have their legs removed first, are lowered onto a piano skid board, fully wrapped in heavy moving blankets, and strapped securely before they move an inch. Nothing about the process is improvised. Every step is deliberate and based on the specific piano in front of us.

Your piano arrives ready to play — not needing repairs from a move gone wrong. At Experienced Affordable Movers, piano moving is available as a standalone service or as part of a full residential move across New Hampshire. If you have a piano that needs moving, call (603) 288-9627, tell us what type you have and where it is going, and we will walk you through exactly how we handle it and what the job will cost before we ever show up.

What We Offer:

Upright Piano Moving — Upright and console pianos are padded, strapped to a heavy-duty piano board, and moved on professional dollies rated for the weight — navigating stairs, tight corners, and doorways without damage to the instrument or your home.
Baby Grand Piano Moving — Baby grand pianos require full leg and pedal lyre removal before transport. We remove, wrap, and pad every component individually, lower the body onto a piano skid board, and reassemble completely at your new location.
Grand & Concert Grand Piano Moving — Full grand and concert grand pianos are the most complex instruments to relocate. Our crew handles the full breakdown, rigging, wrapping, transport, and reassembly with the precision these instruments require.
Stair & Multi-Floor Navigation — Moving a piano up or down stairs is one of the highest-risk scenarios in any move. We plan the route in advance, use the correct equipment for the specific piano type, and execute carefully to protect both the instrument and your property.
Floor & Doorframe Protection — Heavy floor runners and doorframe padding go down before the piano moves. Hardwood, tile, and carpet are all protected throughout the entire process — not just in the obvious spots.
Standalone Piano Moving Service — You do not need to be booking a full household move to use this service. If only the piano needs moving — within your home, to a new property, or to a storage facility — we handle it as a standalone job.
Piano Placement at Destination — Once delivered, we position the piano exactly where you want it, reassemble all removed components, and make sure everything is stable and properly set before we leave.

Why Choose Experienced Affordable Movers for Piano Moving Services

Trained on All Three Piano Types — Upright, baby grand, and concert grand pianos each require a completely different approach. Our crew is trained specifically on the correct technique for each piano type — not just handed a dolly and pointed at the door. That distinction matters when you are moving an instrument worth thousands of dollars.
Proper Equipment for Every Job — Piano boards, heavy-duty dollies, moving blankets, skid boards, and proper strapping are part of every piano move we do. We do not attempt to move a grand piano with general moving equipment. The right tools for the specific instrument — every single time.
Route Assessment Before Moving Day — We identify every obstacle the piano will encounter before anything is touched. Stair counts, doorway widths, landing sizes, flooring types — all of it is factored into the plan before the crew starts moving. That preparation is what keeps the job clean and the piano undamaged.
Fully Licensed & Insured — Piano moving carries significant risk both to the instrument and to the property it is moving through. Experienced Affordable Movers is fully licensed and insured on every job, including specialty moves like pianos. Your instrument and your home are covered throughout the entire process.
Standalone or Full Move Service — Whether the piano is the only thing moving or one item among a full household, we handle it the same way — with the same equipment, the same technique, and the same standard. A piano does not get less attention because there are other items on the truck.