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Pianos & valuable items

Some things should never be hurried.

A piano asks for more than a strong back. Our experienced South Austin crew moves uprights, grands, organs, clocks, antiques and belongings that carry more than a price tag.

Hurry-free moving

The right equipment, enough time and a careful path.

Advantage Moving has relocated hundreds of pianos, organs and valuable pieces. We plan specialty moves around the item, the route through each property and the protection required along the way.

Pianos and organs

Uprights, baby grands and larger instruments each require different preparation. Tell us the make or type, approximate size, stairs, thresholds and turns at both locations.

Clocks, china and antiques

Grandfather clocks, cherished china and delicate furniture benefit from thoughtful packing and an unrushed load. Our packing service can be added when an item needs more preparation.

Prepare the route

  • Measure doors, halls and tight turns
  • Identify stairs, slopes and uneven surfaces
  • Reserve elevators or loading areas
  • Clear the path before the crew arrives

Moved like it belongs to the family.

Because the best way to handle a valuable piece is to remember why it is valuable in the first place.

Piano care

Before and after your piano moves

Pianos are heavy, top-heavy and sensitive to temperature and humidity. A little preparation protects the instrument and the house.

  • Clear the top and close it up. Remove photos and decor, close the lid and lock the fallboard if it has a lock.
  • Measure the path. Doorways, stair turns, landings and porch steps at both homes. Photos of the route help us plan.
  • Know the type. Spinet, console, upright, baby grand or grand. Grands are usually moved on their side on a padded piano board with the legs and pedal lyre removed.
  • Choose the new spot. An interior wall away from windows, air vents and fireplaces keeps temperature and humidity steadier.
  • Wait before tuning. Let the piano settle into its new room first. Piano technicians commonly suggest waiting a few weeks; never tune it the day it arrives.

Common questions

When should I tune my piano after moving?

Give it time to adjust to the new room’s temperature and humidity—piano technicians commonly suggest two to four weeks—then schedule the tuning.

Do you move grand pianos?

Yes. Uprights, baby grands and larger instruments each need different preparation, so tell us the type, size, stairs and turns at both locations.

What should I do before the crew arrives?

Clear the top of the piano, close the lid, measure doorways and turns, and make sure the path is clear at both homes.

Care begins with the plan

Let’s talk through the piece and the path.

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