Why You Should Hire a Professional Piano Mover – Pianos are heavy. Pianos are cumbersome. Pianos have lots of delicate parts. You know all that. Don’t assume you can move a piano on your own with a few friends. Not only do you lack the expertise on how to move it correctly without damaging it, you also lack the proper safety equipment so YOU don’t throw your back out. There are many reasons why you should hire a professional piano mover. Let’s go over them here.
Prevent Injuries and Damage
The biggest reason to hire a professional is to keep yourself safe from harm as well as the piano itself. With pianos weighing as little as 400 pounds and as much as 1,200, this is too great a weight to handle on your own – even with the help of friends. A piano is not like a couch that you can pick up on either end and move simply. Such a complex musical instrument is oddly shaped with uneven weight distribution that can turn disastrous if a wrong step is taken.
Not only could you throw your back out or tweak your neck, spending time and money in the hospital, you could cause damage to your piano. It’s not cheap to own a piano, and you don’t want to shell out money for costly repairs if a leg gets broken or the keys break. In addition, you have to worry about damage to your surroundings, such as your walls, flooring, ceiling, stairwells, and truck. With a professional team, you get peace of mind knowing your piano will be handled with care, using the proper equipment and safety devices.
Money Savings
Ironically, you may feel that you’re saving money by attempting to move the piano yourself. However, you may be costing yourself cash that could be better spent on the rest of your move. Consider the high bills you will face if you hurt your back – not to mention the time off work – as well as the cost of repairing any resulting damage to the piano. From the piano legs to the pins and strings, there is a lot that can happen when an amateur handles a delicate move like this. Why not just save yourself the money and hassle when hiring a professional?
Use of Professional Equipment
When you handle your own piano move, you have to coordinate buddies to help you with the job (which no one ever wants to do by the way!), plus you have to find someone with a truck big enough to handle the size of your piano. Even if you do manage to get the piano in the truck, can you ensure a proper packing job that won’t jar loose if you hit a pot hole?
With a professional, you don’t have to find your own help, equipment or truck. Your moving team will ensure the proper truck and equipment, as well as padding and other safety features, to ensure your piano is not damaged during the drive.
The Moving Guys puts your mind at ease when it comes to piano moves in New Jersey. We have the skills to get this job done right! Call us now or fill out our online form for more information.
