Changing homes, buying a new piano out of state, or even rescuing a used piano from Craigslist might require a specialized piano moving company in the Philadelphia area. You can’t hire just any moving company to transport an instrument worth up to $150K!
The Philadelphia Piano Institute partners with expert local movers who specialize in piano moving. They are insured, highly rated by their customers, prompt, and safe. Please fill out the form to get a free quote within one business day.
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About Our Philadelphia Piano Moving Partners, Mt. Everest Moving
The Philadelphia Piano Institute partners with Conrad Martin of Mt. Everest Moving Company to bring you the best piano moving services in Philadelphia. He has been in business for nearly a decade, and his company has a perfect five start rating on Google, Yelp, and more.
Highly Rated By Customers
Our piano moving services are trustworthy and highly rated by customers. Your movers will be on time, dressed professionally, and courteous, and you and your belongings will be treated with respect at all times. Here are just a few reviews:
Expert, Piano-Specific Services
Moving a piano is different (and much harder!) than moving a bed or a couch, and we have the equipment and experience necessary to negotiate tough piano moves. We use only the finest skid boards, tools, trucks, straps, and more - keeping our movers, your piano, and your property safe is our primary concern.
Fully Insured
It doesn’t matter how skilled your piano movers are, an uninsured move is a bad idea. Your piano will be fully covered throughout the duration of the move, and we are happy to show you documentation if necessary.
How To Move a Piano
How do you move a piano? Very carefully.
All jokes aside, if you do feel the urge to move your own piano, you need to be willing to disassemble the instrument if necessary (especially grands), measure all entrances and paths so you don’t get stuck, and recruit a few of your strongest friends. You also must accept the risk that something or someone will get hurt in the process - we really recommend that you hire professional movers, as the value proposition for moving your own piano just isn’t worth it. More information for individuals of iron resolve:
How Much Does a Piano Weigh?
Regular upright pianos can weigh up to 550 lbs, but if you have an older model that’s closer to 5 feet tall (or God forbid you have an old player piano model), you’re looking at close to 1,000 lbs. Those pianos are not only heavy -- they have an odd weight distribution, so moving it with 4 people will still be extremely difficult and dangerous.
Baby grand pianos vs. concert grands have roughly the same comparison; you’re looking at up to 500 lbs for a baby grand and closer to 1,000 lbs for a concert grand. You’ll have to remove the legs of a grand piano either way for a move, so that will slightly reduce the weight.
How To Move an Upright Piano Vs. Moving a Grand Piano
Some materials you will need for moving a grand piano:
Screwdriver or drill
Piano/Skid board
Heavy duty dolly
Everyone you know with a strong back
Moving straps and plenty of blankets to protect the piano
Do not start transporting your piano until you have taken detailed measurements of its height and width and compared those to the measurements of your hallways, doorways, staircases, and vehicle. You don’t want to get stuck halfway through a move.
For a grand piano, you’ll have to remove detachable pieces like the legs and pedals, and label those pieces before you store them for transport. This is more valuable than Ikea furniture! Then strap your instrument to the piano board and hope for the best. Of course, make sure the body of the piano and the legs are wrapped in moving blankets at all times.
If you have a small upright piano, you should be able to move it with the help of a few friends and a dolly. If your move involves challenging staircases, though, it really isn’t worth the risk to move it on your own (how many holes in your wall do you really want?). For large upright pianos or particularly tall instruments, the weight might make it impossible for you to safely move it on your own, and if you have a higher-end upright “grand” like a Schimmel K132, don’t try and move it on your own.
Searching For “Piano Movers Near Me” in Philadelphia?
Get in touch when you’re ready to hire a piano moving company for a local move, regional move, or move up and down the East Coast. We would be happy to hear from you and help you transition your instrument to a new space.
Of course, if you need piano lessons in Philadelphia or online piano lessons, please get in touch!
Other Piano Moving Companies Near Philadelphia
Whether you choose to work with our piano moving company partner or not, we feel a responsibility to help piano-owning folks in the Greater Philadelphia area make informed decisions about their instruments. Below is a list of other local piano movers in Philadelphia, Bucks County, and South Jersey. Of course, if you’re in the market for an electric piano, check out our digital keyboard buying guide.
Following the piano mover directory, we’ve included some helpful information to keep in mind while moving a piano - keep reading the learn more.
*Note: The following list of piano moving companies reflects businesses that meet this criteria:
We could find them online and prove they actual real companies (not just people building spammy Google Business listings)
They are local to the area. There are many moving companies that have web pages for “Philadelphia [XYZ] Movers,” but they also have pages for every city in the US. We don’t consider them local.
If you know of a real, local company that belongs on this list, send us an email.
Piano Movers in Greater Philadelphia
Cunningham Piano Company
Cunningham Piano Company, the region’s top retail location for new and used pianos, also offers moving services. We have worked with Cunningham on multiple occasions and have always found them to be extremely professional and friendly. We would recommend their services.
CUNNINGHAM PIANO COMPANY MOVING
Duffy Piano Movers
Duffy claims to have started in 1895, has been moving pianos and organs for five generations. They service the tri-state area, so you can give them a call from anywhere around Philadelphia. We actually moved a grand piano with Duffy (it was a very short move within the city limits) and had an excellent experience. They were fast, courteous, and the price was reasonable.
Address: 1206 Amosland Road, Prospect Park, PA 19076
Phone: 215-592-8411
Congressional Piano Movers
This is the other local company we’ve worked with - they moved a Steinway grand piano for us from South Carolina to Philadelphia for around $1,000. Their trucks are climate controlled and professional, they have high end piano moving gear, and our piano move was insured. We appreciate their service end-to-end and would recommend them to others.
Address: They function up and down the East Coast
Phone: 888-956-5678
Stellar Movers
Stellar Movers specifically mentions a “piano fee” on their rates page, but there is no information about how much that fee is (rates by call or email only). Also, the fee is specifically for upright pianos, not grand pianos, which leads us to believe that they do not move grand pianos.
Address: 1105 Greenwich Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215.205.5747
O’Mara Meehan Piano Movers
Established in 1874, O’Mara serves PA and NJ. Their website highlights piano moving, storage, retail delivery, disposal, and more, and you can get insurance on your move. Long distance delivery is also available upon request (continental US).
Address: Offices in PA and NJ
Phone: 800-938-0192
Bucks Piano Movers
If you are moving to or from Bucks County, this Langhorne-based piano moving company looks like your best bet. They also offer piano rentals and tuning services, and they’ve been in business for over 30 years.
Address: 13 Summit Square Center Suite 162, Langhorne, PA 19047
Phone: 267-799-1065
America’s Best Moving
These South Jersey-based piano movers specifically offer piano moving as part of their services, and they don’t appear to discriminate against grand pianos. You’ll have to call them and ask, though - information is somewhat sparse regarding piano moving on their site.
Address: 701 Sycamore Court, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
Phone: 856-627-8540
South Jersey Moving
This moving company has a page devoted to their piano moving services, and they seem to have a good grasp on what they are doing and how to treat a piano. You can quickly request a quote online.
Address: 720 S. BLACKHORSE PIKE, BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012
Phone: (856) 784-7477
Frye’s Moving Company
While the piano-specific information was hard to track down, this South Jersey-based moving company does, in fact, have a reputation for moving pianos in the Philadelphia region. They are willing to disassemble and reassemble your piano if need be, and if their Google reviews are any indication, they do a great job.
Address: 202 W Clinton Avenue, Oaklyn, NJ 08107
Phone: (856) 854-4261
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