Moving pianos can be a difficult task due to their weight and unwieldy shape. Hampton Roads Pickup Man is equipped to handle this job with ease. Depending on the type of piano, we may be able to remove the piano in one piece, or disassembly may be required. Hampton Roads Pickup Man accepts all types of pianos, including variously sized grand pianos, upright pianos, and more. Give us a call or text here (757)-354-2628
Here are some organizations that will pickup pianos for free.
A lot of these organizations will pick up your piano for free if it meets their specific requirements. Make sure you're being truthful when filling out their questionnaires. Many of these free piano pickup companies will charge a trip fee if the piano is not as described or it has too many defects
Do a Google search for "piano donation near me" if you'd want to keep your donation local. With your state or neighborhood, you should to be able to find a local program that will assist in donating your piano to a local charity, group, or senior living facility.
For the companies in the area you'll see prices starting at $400 for even the smallest pianos. We charge $200 to remove baby grand pianos and upgright pianos. This price includes taking the piano out of the house and if the piano needs to be disassembled, that's also included.
Moving a piano is extremely difficult and I wouldn't recommend anyone that doesn't know what they're doing to attempt it. With out the proper equipment you could end up causing hundred or thousands of dollars in damage. These piano weigh between 300lbs-800lbs and moving something that heavy through tight hallways or down stairs. If you decide to hire a piano moving company, you're looking at between $300-$3000 depending on the distance. We charge $200 to remove and dispose of the piano
It's recommended that you purchase a furniture dolly so you can roll the piano easily over the floor and over smooth concrete. However with the piano weighing as much as they do, it's recommended that you purchase furniture dolly with large wheels if you have to clear things such as transistion strips or a rough drive way. We find that the Snap-Loc dolly works best for this
Here are the steps to remove a upright piano:
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