Piano Movers in San Marcos & Round Rock: How We Move a Piano Safely
Updated: Oct 28
A piano is one of the hardest things in a house to move. It's heavy, top-heavy, and full of parts that don't like being bumped. Upright or baby grand, here's how our crews move pianos around San Marcos, Round Rock and Austin, and how you can get ready.
Why pianos need a pro crew
Weight in the wrong places. Most of a piano's weight sits high and to one side, so it can tip on a turn or a ramp.
Delicate insides. Keys, strings and the soundboard can be damaged by a hard knock, even if the outside looks fine.
Tight spaces. Stairs, narrow doorways and apartment hallways need a plan before anyone lifts.
How we move a piano
A quick consultation first. For pianos, gun safes and other very heavy items, we talk through the job before moving day: what kind of piano, stairs, doorways and where it's going. That way we bring the right crew and equipment.
Protect it. We wrap the piano in furniture pads and secure the lid and keyboard cover.
The right gear. Dollies, straps and padding, and for a baby grand, the legs and pedal box come off and the body rides on its side on a piano board.
Careful path. We measure doorways and plan the route through the house, so the piano never has to be forced.
Strapped in the truck. The piano is strapped upright against the wall so it can't shift on the road.
How you can get ready
Clear the path from the piano to the door: rugs, small furniture, anything on the floor.
Tell us about stairs and tight turns at both homes. A photo helps.
Plan a tuning. Moving and a change in temperature or humidity can throw a piano out of tune. Most owners schedule a tuning a couple of weeks after the move.
How D&V Movers can help
We move upright and baby grand pianos, gun safes, antiques and other heavy or delicate items, on their own or as part of a full move. See special item moving and packing services. We're licensed with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV No. 007203314C) and insured. Military, first responders, nurses, teachers, seniors and students get a discount: call to ask, valid ID required.
San Marcos and nearby: call or text (512) 227-4743.
Round Rock and nearby: call or text (512) 931-4001.
