PIANO MOVERS

Instructions

• Assign a team of four movers and place two at each end of the piano. Let no one other than your assigned movers touch the piano.
• Make sure none of the movers has a history of back problems.
• Make sure your helpers are wearing work gloves to protect their hands.
• Cover the piano with protective plastic if you have to move it outside for transport.
• Make sure the lid is down and locked.
• Give your movers very specific instructions on how and where to move the piano safely.
• Put the piano on a heavy-duty dolly. This will preserve tuning. It will also keep movers from damaging the piano or your home.
• Remember to lift and roll the piano endways.
• Keep hold of the handle behind the piano all the time it is rolling.
• Be careful rolling the dolly over thresholds and door jambs.
• Make certain that the piano won't tip over by being pushed over any obstacle too fast.

Tips & Warnings

• Because most of the weight of an upright piano is located toward its back, it does tilt over easily. When moving it away from a wall, be absolutely sure no one is standing behind it.
• Spinets and console pianos have thin front legs that can break off easily if caught. Tip the piano back very slightly as you roll it to avoid damage.

• You should use friends for moving your piano only if you really cannot afford to pay professional movers. Paying a moving company might well be worth the money you might save on paying for damaged pianos and bodies! And don't even think about moving a grand across town, let alone up and down stairs, without professional help!