Chicago Moving Services
Piano Moving Services in Chicago
Pianos are among the most challenging and valuable items to move. They're heavy, oddly shaped, and extraordinarily sensitive to impacts and temperature changes. The Professionals Moving Specialists has a dedicated piano moving team trained specifically for these instruments. Whether you own a concert grand, baby grand, upright, or digital piano, we have the specialized equipment and expertise to move it safely — across the room or across the state.
How We Move Grand & Baby Grand Pianos
Grand pianos require a precise disassembly process before they can be moved. Our team removes the lid, music rack, and pedal lyre, then carefully detaches the legs while the piano is supported on its side by a specialized piano board. The entire instrument is wrapped in thick quilted padding and secured with straps. A four-person crew uses a custom piano dolly to transport it to the truck, where it's positioned and secured to prevent any movement during transit.
Upright & Specialty Piano Moving
Upright pianos may be smaller than grands, but they're deceptively heavy — often 400 to 900 pounds. Our crews use piano-specific dollies, stair-climbing equipment, and four-point strapping to move uprights safely through doorways, down stairs, and onto the truck. We also move digital pianos, player pianos, and antique instruments with the same level of care and specialized handling.
Navigating Stairs, Tight Spaces & Elevators
Many Chicago homes and studios present access challenges — narrow Victorian staircases, basement music rooms, or upper-floor apartments with small freight elevators. Our piano team assesses access points before move day, measuring doorways, stairwells, and elevator dimensions. If a standard path won't work, we have rigging equipment for window or balcony entry. Nothing is impossible — we've moved pianos into and out of some of Chicago's tightest spaces.
Climate Protection & Tuning Considerations
Temperature and humidity swings can damage a piano's soundboard, strings, and action mechanism. We use climate-protective wrapping during transport and avoid leaving instruments on the truck longer than necessary. After your piano is placed in its new home, we recommend waiting 2–3 weeks for it to acclimate before scheduling a tuning. We can recommend trusted piano tuners in the Chicago area if you need one.
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Why Choose The Professionals Moving Specialists for Piano Moving?
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Piano Moving Service Areas
We provide piano moving throughout Chicago and these surrounding communities:
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