Yes! Professional piano movers are absolutely worth it, especially in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, where homes often feature narrow staircases, tight hallways, and multiple levels. Hiring professional piano movers protects your safety, your home, and your piano.
Most homeowners underestimate the complexity of piano moving and the value of professional piano movers. One misstep can damage the piano’s legs, pedals, frame, or internal mechanisms, leading to costly repairs. Attempting to move a piano without proper training and equipment can result in serious injuries, including strains, sprains, or worse. Pittsburgh is known for its hilly terrain, and very few homes are truly flat or stair free. Whether it’s a short set of entry steps, a steep interior staircase, or even multiple levels, most Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania homes involve some form of stairs. These elevation changes make piano moving significantly more challenging and increase the risk of injury or damage when attempting a DIY move. The professional piano movers at Stumpf Moving & Storage understand how to safely navigate Pittsburgh’s hills and staircases, using proper equipment and techniques to maintain control of the piano at all times.
Stumpf Moving & Storage employs highly experienced and trained piano movers who can safely handle moving pianos using specialized lifting techniques, equipment, and trucks designed specifically for piano moving. Moving a grand piano is especially challenging because a grand piano is heavy, delicate, and awkwardly shaped. A full concert grand piano can weigh between 700 and 1,200 pounds, while baby grand pianos typically weigh 500 to 900 pounds. Upright pianos can even weigh between 300 and 800 pounds. The combination of size, uneven weight distribution, and fragile internal components makes moving a piano regardless they type, particularly down or up a flight of stairs extremely risky.
If you need professional piano moving, piano removal, piano disposal, or secure piano storage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia, trust the experienced team at Stumpf Moving & Storage. With 90 years of piano moving expertise, we know how to safely transport, move, and store pianos of all sizes.
Whether you’re relocating a piano, removing an unwanted instrument, or in need of piano storage, our licensed and insured piano movers are ready to help.
📞 Call Stumpf Moving & Storage today at 412-241-2101
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