Experienced Professional Piano Movers in Los Angeles
As one of the most experienced and best piano movers in Los Angeles, Camelot Moving & Storage brings a complete skillset to your move. We truly are a full-service local and long-distance moving company at your service.
A Bechstein piano can weigh upwards of 1,300 pounds. If you have one, it's likely one of the heaviest and most valuable items in your home, with a valuation as high as $200,000!
Whether you own an upright piano or a baby grand, a Steinway or a Bösendorfer, all pianos are incredibly complex and sensitive instruments. They require the particular skills and experience of professional piano movers to transport properly. Consider hiring professional piano movers in Los Angeles to:
Complete the purchase or sale of a second-hand piano
Complete the distribution of an estate and execution of a will
Assist with placing and rearranging a piano, along with moving other heavy furniture, within your home
Complete a long-distance piano move, which requires added layers of stabilization and security to ensure the instrument reaches its final destination safely
Why Hire A Piano-Moving Service?
Not all moving companies will handle a piano. And some moving companies that will shouldn’t! Piano moving requires a particular skillset and experience to ensure the piano’s, the handler’s and the home’s safety. Take the time to find and hire the best piano movers in Los Angeles who understand the following factors:
Highly valuable
Although pianos are expensive, their most significant value is usually sentimental. It is essential to weigh the entire worth of the piano (dollars, cents, and emotional) against the cost typically charged by piano movers. When considering the potential loss, the piano's value will often outweigh the cost of protecting an invaluable belonging by hiring a professional piano moving and storage service.
Avoid damage
In addition to being a very heavy and awkwardly shaped musical instrument, a piano is an object of great beauty that contains thousands of highly calibrated moving parts. If the piano movers in Los Angeles are unfamiliar with the instrument's intricacies, it is very easy to damage both the exterior and the interior mechanisms that give the piano its particular sound.
Immense weight
The best piano movers know that a piano is an exceptionally heavy item that requires particular handling. Improper handling can injure an inexperienced handler. Handling a heavy yet delicate and precise instrument on your own often results in personal harm or damage to the piano, possibly irreparably. Hiring a professional, experienced Los Angeles piano mover is the best way to ensure the instrument's short or long-distance relocation occurs without damaging or injuring it or the team.
Accessibility
Your piano movers in Los Angeles have to factor in accessibility. This is a very important component of your piano’s relocation that could require more help. For instance, an upright piano does not require disassembly since it uses a specific steel-reinforced dolly. A two-person crew can blanket wrap the piano and handle it independently—unless stairs or a pebble or dirt driveway are involved! Additional crew members would be required.
Disassembly
Some pianos, such as baby grand and concert grand pianos, require the removal of the piano legs and possible further disassembly. These pianos require a crew of at least three persons, possibly expanding to 8 depending on the access. A 90-degree turn on a stairway would require an entire team to maneuver safely.
The area
Angelenos know that every neighborhood in the city is unique. Los Angeles piano movers need to rise to the demands of the hood, whether it’s the rolling hills of Santa Clarita, the narrow streets of Silver Lake, the long driveways in Pasadena, or the traffic of the San Fernando Valley. The best piano movers will know the right techniques to handle and transport your piano no matter the twists and turns it must take.
Aren't All Los Angeles Movers Professional Piano Movers?
Actually, not all moving companies are the same! Since moving pianos requires such precise knowledge, there are professionals that specialize in only moving pianos. On the other hand, there are moving companies that will not handle pianos! Therefore, it is essential to inform your short-haul movers or long-distance movers if your relocation involves a piano of any size.
Camelot Moving & Storage’s Trusted Piano Moving Service
For nearly 40 years, Camelot Moving & Storage has been providing professional and skilled moving services.
We offer highly trained and experienced piano movers for Los Angeles–area residents and deliver the expertise, skill, and experience needed to handle all piano types.
We are one of the most respected and best piano movers in the Los Angeles area.
Our crew members are well-trained to relocate your piano while protecting your home, your instrument, and their safety.
All Camelot trucks have professional piano-moving equipment for pianos of all shapes and sizes to ensure safe handling.
Many families and businesses trust Camelot as their go-to local and long-distance piano movers in Los Angeles. We encourage you to read our moving company testimonials page to learn first-hand what customers have to say about us as piano movers in Los Angeles. Then, contact us to learn more about Camelot's moving services, packing services, and storage services! We’re happy to answer any questions you have.
FAQ
How long have you been in the piano moving business?
At least one member of the Camelot family has been moving pianos of all shapes and sizes across the contiguous United States for nearly 50 years! He brought his expertise with him when he founded Camelot in 1986. So Camelot has been relocating pianos ever since its founding!
Do you provide both local and long-distance piano moving services?
Yes! Camelot is a local and long-distance moving company. And we are piano movers in the Los Angeles area. We go wherever you need us to go, and we take our piano-moving skills, experience, and equipment with us.
Transporting furniture over a long distance requires more padding than that of local moves due to the extra miles and perhaps uneven terrain. However, we do not pad less for local moves. We are one of the best piano movers because we bring our long-distance experience to every piano relocation, near or far, to ensure the safest handling and transportation.
Will you handle all aspects of the move, including loading and unloading?
Yes, we will. Each type of piano demands specific handling. Some pianos even require a specific dolly. Our crews are experienced piano movers in the Los Angeles area, and know the best techniques to break down and handle each piano size and type. We will deliver and reassemble your piano in the specific room you desire and in the orientation you specify.
It should be noted that, once relocated, every piano requires professional tuning, a service we do not provide.
Do you have climate-controlled storage facilities available if needed?
Absolutely! Like all furniture, humidity and extreme temperatures will affect a piano’s wooden frame. As a result, it is important to minimize extreme changes in temperature as well as humidity to best care for your piano in storage.
As local Los Angeles-area piano movers, our storage facility is a concrete, insulated building that is housed under the same roof as our offices. The composition, placement, and design of the building provide fire-resistance, proper drainage, and protection against moisture and extreme temperatures. We store all items at least 6 inches off the floor to protect against potential water damage. We employ a pest-control service, and we inspect items going into storage to prevent any unwelcome guests from moving into our warehouse. As a result, there has never been damage to our facility or its contents from fire, water, or pests.