Site survey first
We check doorway widths, stair turns, thresholds and driveway gradients before the day so nothing is discovered mid-lift.
Piano & specialty
Piano Movers for Uprights, Grands and Heavy Specialty Items
A piano is not a heavy piece of furniture — it is a strung instrument on castors that can destroy a doorway and a back at the same time. Our specialty crews are trained and equipped for uprights, baby grands, safes and pool tables, and every job starts with a site check.
4.9 average from 16,012 New Zealand moves
Price
From $390 per item
Flat rate confirmed after photos or a site survey
- Trained specialty crews, never a general two-man team
- Skid boards, piano dollies, stair rollers and rigging straps
- Floor, doorway and stair protection at both ends
- Fully insured, with extra cover available on request
What's included with piano movers
Correct equipment
Uprights travel on a piano board strapped upright; grands are dismantled onto a skid board with legs and lyre wrapped separately.
Protection at both ends
Runners, corner guards and door jamb protection go in first. Castors are cupped so they never bite the floor.
Placement and setup
We place the instrument where you want it, refit legs and pedals, and recommend leaving two weeks before tuning.
Free quote
Tell us about your move and get a price today
Fill in your pickup and delivery addresses, the date and what needs moving. We reply the same business day with a written price — no phone calls, no deposit, no obligation.
- Upright and grand piano owners
- Music schools, churches and studios
- Safes, pool tables and gym equipment
- Antique and high-value single items
How it works
- 1
Send photos
Photos of the piano and the access at both ends give us everything we need.
- 2
Fixed price in writing
You get a flat rate covering the crew, gear and protection — no hourly surprises.
- 3
Booked with a specialty crew
We schedule movers trained on the exact instrument type.
- 4
Moved and placed
Wrapped, rigged, transported and set down in position.
Piano Movers FAQs
How much does it cost to move a piano in Auckland?
Upright pianos on ground-floor access typically start at $390. Grands, stairs and difficult access are quoted individually after photos or a survey.
Can you move a piano up or down stairs?
Yes. Stair moves need the right crew size and rigging, so we always survey the access first and price it in.
Will my piano need tuning after the move?
Almost always. Let the instrument settle in its new room for two to three weeks, then book a tuner.
Is my piano insured during the move?
Yes — goods-in-transit and public liability cover apply, and we can arrange extra declared-value cover for high-end instruments.