Many people would rather leave their piano behind instead of dealing with moving into their new home. But Shepard’s is willing to take on the challenge of moving your piano for you, so you don’t have to leave anything behind.
Moving a piano is a difficult task that involves many steps, a lot of pre-planning, and figuring out the best path to remove the piano. They are heavy and often weigh anywhere from 800-1500 lbs. This is why hiring a professional moving company is a better choice than doing it yourself. Shepard’s has the experience of moving a variety of pianos, so we know how to safely transport your piano.
We understand that pianos are a complex instrument that is extremely fragile, and because of that, we take the moving process seriously. There are many steps to moving a piano, the most important part of moving a piano is the pre-planning of how to move it. Measuring is a vital part of the process; measuring the size and shape of the piano, as well as the size of doors and stairwells, is crucial. Taking all of these measurements will help gives us an understanding of what equipment we will need to use and how the piano will be moved. The size and shape of the piano, where it is located in your home, and the path needed to remove it from your home are all things that are unique to each piano move.
There are many steps to carefully remove your piano, so contacting Shepard’s to figure out how to move your piano, and scheduling a time to move it is the first step. There are many other variables that can arise when trying to move your piano, such as unpredictable weather. Moving your piano in the elements is not a good idea, so sometimes we have to reschedule pick up times. Shepard’s will keep in constant contact with you, to inform you if any changes need to happen.
Before picking up your piano, we will have to discuss your new location address. This will help us so we can research what the best route to take when delivering your piano is. We will also make note to avoid low underpasses, restricted routes, or any other obstructions during the delivery route. Once we have successfully loaded your piano onto our truck, only half the work is done. Shepard’s will then deliver and install your piano in its new home.
Deciding to move your piano with you to your new home is a big decision because of how intricate pianos are designed, and Shepard’s has the experience to help you take your piano with you. We believe that our quality moving services will assure you that we are able to handle the task of moving your piano. Pre-planning and constant contact is what will make your move the most successful, so contact Shepard’s today to start planning your move: 203-456-3508.
