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Moving a piano is not like moving a regular piece of furniture. At Northside Removals, we have dealt with our share of DIY-ing that ended up costing more in time, stress and damaged instruments than simply hiring trained and experienced piano movers. In the following section, we will outline why you should hire professional movers rather than DIY, particularly in the Brisbane area and why the DIY approach ends up being a costly risk.
The Risks of DIY Piano Moving
There are multiple risks you take when trying to move a piano yourself:
- Damage to the internal mechanism of the piano- Strings, hammers, and delicate structures can all get misaligned or break under tension.
- Damage to your place- Narrowing doors, stairs, floors, and walls, will all sustain scrapes, dents or more.
- Risk of Injury- Pianos are heavy and awkward; any lifting, twisting or carrying can injure the person doing the lifting.
- Hidden Costs- Potential repairs or rental costs for special equipment that always wind up costing the same or more than trained movers.
What Experienced Piano Movers Bring To The Table
There are several places where a qualified team of piano movers offers a combination of experience, equipment, and insurance to help significantly lower the risk. Below is a summary of Northside Removals’ experience conducting piano moves throughout the Brisbane area:
Features | The Benefit You Get |
Specialised Equipment | Safe, smooth, and secure transport of heavy loads |
Staff trained in lifting and transporting oversized objects. | Safe handling and correct lifting methods. |
Route planning and site assessment prevent unforeseen circumstances | Safe handling and correct lifting methods |
Insurance | You are not financially responsible if the piano is damaged |
Coordination with other removal services | Piano movers integrate with larger house or office moves |
Why DIY Often Backfires
Here are the common mistakes we see when clients try to do their own move:
- Underestimating the weight and difficulty
- Using inadequate padding, straps or protection
- Not taking into consideration stairs, ramps or tight turns
- Lack of backup manpower or equipment
- No recourse if something goes wrong (there’s no insurance safety net)
- All of these mistakes result in delays, damages or incurring extra costs.
Many of our clients will actually call us to assist them after they have tried to do a DIY move, which actually ends up costing them more.
When to Call Professionals
You should absolutely call experienced piano movers when:
- Your piano is heavy (grand, baby grand, upright)
- You have lots of stairs, tight hallways or turns
- Access is limited or requires dismantling
- You want peace of mind, protection and reliability
At Northside Removals, our removalists in Brisbane regularly undertake strenuous or unusual moving tasks as part of our full-service offerings, including pianos and pool tables – as part of our full-service offering.
Conclusion: Trust the Professionals
In conclusion, when you consider the cost, risk, and difficulty of moving a piano, you are likely far better off accepting the expense of professional movers for your piano than if you have a go at doing it yourself. When you take that decision, you’ll have the peace of mind that your piano will be moved without damage to itself or your property, and you won’t expose yourself to injury or liability. At Northside Removals, we are proud of our more than 35+ years of experience moving pianos and are located in Brisbane and South East Queensland. We have professional removalists, specialist equipment, insurance and planning to provide genuine, high-quality, stress-free piano moving. If you want the job done right, use Northside Removals. A professional, fully insured, experienced removalist who provides you with security when moving your precious piano.
