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PIANO MOVING

Piano Movers in Boston

Pianos are among the heaviest and most delicate items in any home. An upright weighs 300 to 800 pounds. A concert grand can exceed 1,200. The internal mechanics are precision-tuned and sensitive to impact, temperature, and humidity. Moving one without the right technique, equipment, and experience risks costly damage to the instrument, your floors, and your walls.

Poseidon Moving has been moving pianos across Boston since 2004 — uprights through Beacon Hill stairways, baby grands through Back Bay brownstone hallways, and concert grands out of high-rise condos. We provide careful disassembly, protective wrapping, specialized loading equipment, climate-aware transport, and precise placement at the destination. Available for both local and long distance moves.

EVERY PIANO MOVE INCLUDES

What Your Move Covers

Every piano move with Poseidon includes a pre-move assessment, full protective wrapping, specialized loading equipment, secure transport, and placement at the destination. If your piano is part of a larger residential relocation, we coordinate both with the same crew.

If your building requires a Certificate of Insurance, we issue those in advance. Need the piano held between moves? Our climate-controlled storage protects the instrument from temperature and humidity fluctuations while it’s in our care.

Specialized Equipment
Climate-Aware Transport
Hoisting Available
Licensed & Insured
Hourly or Flat Rate

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The lid is locked, keys are covered, and the entire instrument is wrapped in quilted moving blankets and secured with stretch wrap and corner guards. For grand pianos, each component is individually padded after removal:

✓ Quilted blankets

✓ Stretch wrap

✓ Corner guards

✓ Key cover

✓ Lid lock

✓ Leg padding

Grand and baby grand pianos require disassembly before transport. Legs and the pedal lyre are carefully removed, individually wrapped, and labeled. At the destination, everything is reassembled and the piano is placed exactly where you want it. Uprights are moved intact.

Our crews bring equipment designed specifically for piano transport:

✓ Piano boards

✓ Heavy-duty straps

✓ Skid plates

✓ Metal ramps

✓ Custom dollies

✓ Floor runners

The piano is loaded using straps, ramps, and skid plates, then secured against padded truck walls with heavy-duty ratchet straps to prevent any movement during transit. No other items are placed against the piano. Climate conditions are monitored on long-distance moves.

Every piano move includes basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per item. Given that pianos weigh 300 to 1,200+ pounds, this provides substantial baseline protection. Additional full-value coverage is available for high-value or antique instruments.

PIANO TYPES

Types of Pianos We Move

Different pianos require different approaches. Here’s how we handle each type.

MOST COMMON

Upright Pianos

300–800 lbs

Moved vertically on a piano dolly. Wrapped in quilted blankets with lid and keys secured. The most common type in Boston apartments and homes. No disassembly required — the instrument stays intact throughout.

PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY

Baby Grand Pianos

500–650 lbs

Legs and pedal assembly removed. Body placed on a piano board, fully wrapped in quilted blankets and stretch wrap. Requires a minimum of 2 to 3 experienced movers and clear access through doorways and hallways.

FULL DISASSEMBLY

Grand and Concert Grand

650–1,200+ lbs

Full disassembly required. Custom crating recommended for long-distance moves. May require hoisting for upper-floor delivery in Boston buildings where stairways and elevators can’t accommodate the instrument’s dimensions.

WHY POSEIDON

Why Boston Trusts Poseidon for Piano Moving

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Piano Specialists, Not General Movers

Our crew is specifically trained in piano moving — they’re not general movers handling a piano for the first time. They know weight distribution, proper tilting angles, and which components need to come off before the instrument can move through a doorway.

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We Assess the Building Before Move Day

Doorway widths, stairway angles, floor surfaces, elevator dimensions, and building access restrictions are all evaluated in advance. If standard access won’t work, we plan for hoisting through windows before the crew arrives — not after they’re stuck.

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Boston Building Experience

Beacon Hill stairways, Back Bay brownstone hallways, Brookline Victorians, Cambridge triple-deckers — we’ve moved pianos through all of them. Boston’s older housing stock presents access challenges that our crews handle regularly. Need packing for the rest of the house alongside the piano? We handle both.

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Full Insurance with Valuation Options

Basic liability coverage is included on every move. For high-value, antique, or concert-grade instruments, additional full-value protection covers replacement cost — not just weight-based reimbursement. Your commercial instruments receive the same coverage options.

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Flexible Pricing: Hourly or Flat Rate

Standalone piano moves are typically billed hourly. Piano moves bundled with a full-home relocation get a flat rate. Either way, you get an accurate estimate before the job starts using our online quote tool.

THE PROCESS

How We Move Your Piano

Here’s exactly what to expect from assessment through final placement.

Pre-Move Survey

We assess the piano type, weight, dimensions, and your building’s layout — doorways, stairways, elevators, and floor surfaces — to build a detailed move plan before the crew arrives.

Wrapping and Disassembly

Lid locked, keys covered, full instrument wrapped in quilted blankets and stretch wrap. For grands, legs and pedal assembly are carefully removed and individually padded. The body is positioned on a piano board.

Loading and Transport

Loaded using straps, metal ramps, and skid plates. Secured against padded truck walls with ratchet straps. No other items placed against the piano during transit. Climate monitored on long-distance moves.

Placement, Reassembly, and Inspection

Unloaded with the same care, unwrapped, legs and pedals reassembled if applicable, and placed exactly where you want it. You inspect the piano before the crew leaves. The job isn’t done until you confirm the instrument is in the condition it left.

QUESTIONS

Piano Moving Questions Answered

It depends on the piano type, distance, floor level, and access conditions. An upright move within Boston is typically less expensive than a grand piano that requires disassembly and stairway navigation. Request a quote with your specifics for an exact number.

Yes. Our crews move pianos up and down stairs regularly in Boston’s older buildings. We use piano boards, skid plates, and straps to control the instrument on staircases. If the stairway is too narrow or steep, hoisting through a window is available as an alternative.

Yes. Baby grand and grand pianos always require leg and pedal lyre removal before transport. The body is placed on a piano board for safe movement. Everything is reassembled and placed at the destination.

Yes. Every piano move includes basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per item. For high-value or antique instruments, additional full-value protection is available that covers replacement cost rather than weight-based reimbursement.

Yes. We offer climate-controlled storage specifically suitable for pianos. Temperature and humidity are maintained to prevent warping, cracking, and tuning instability while the instrument is in our care.

Yes. We recommend waiting 2 to 3 weeks after delivery to allow the piano to acclimate to the temperature and humidity of its new environment, then scheduling a tuning. Moving a piano — even with perfect handling — can shift the tuning due to changes in climate and vibration during transport.

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Need your piano moved?

Tell us the piano type, floor level, and destination. We’ll give you an exact quote and schedule the crew. Call (617) 470-9950 or request a quote online.

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How do I get an estimate?

Virtual Walkthrough

Schedule a virtual walkthrough via Google Meet for a precise assessment of your moving needs. It’s quick and efficient—perfect for busy schedules.

Update Inventory Online

Prefer managing things yourself? Update your inventory directly through your online account. It’s simple and allows you to adjust details anytime.

Email or Call Us

Send us your item list at info@poseidonmoving.com, or call us at 866-565-1516, and we’ll update your account for you. Ideal for those who want a personal touch.

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Qualify for a free in-person quote if you’re moving from a home with 2+ bedrooms. We’ll come to you to ensure your quote is precise and tailored to your specific needs.

Any items that can't be moved or illegal to move?

“Non-allowable” is an industry term for hazardous items professional movers will not transport and are those generally considered explosive, flammable or corrosive.

Please do not ask our team to move living organisms such as plants, fish, pets…

Can jewelry and other valuables be moved?

Yes, but we are not liable for those items unless they’re properly reported item by item.

Let us know if you have items of extraordinary value and we’ll walk you through valuation options.

Can you take down/hang my art work, TV, AC...

During move-out we can generally remove artwork, mounted TVs, and window ACs.

Additional cost applies on dismounting and mounting TV.

Please reach out to your account manager to make sure our team has the right tools during your move.

Do you have moving supplies/equipment on the truck?

Yes, our trucks are fully stocked with moving supplies and proper equipment you may need for your move.

If you are not fully packed/prepared for your move please let us know prior to your moving date and we’ll make sure our team has the necessary packing supplies to assist you.

Boston Piano Movers

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Piano Movers in Boston

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Types of Pianos We Move

Why Boston Trusts Poseidon for Piano Moving

How We Move Your Piano

Piano Moving Questions Answered

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