Uprights and grands are different jobs
An upright moves on a piano trolley with straps and is mostly a weight and balance problem. A grand is usually moved on its side on a piano board, with the legs and lyre removed and the lid protected, which needs more space and experience.
What changes the plan
- Stairs: the number of steps, turns and landings
- Doorways and hall widths along the route
- Floor surfaces that need protection
- Whether the piano is going to storage or straight into the new home
After the move
Pianos generally need tuning after a move, once they have settled into the new room for a couple of weeks. Book a tuner rather than expecting the removalist to tune it.
Questions and answers
Should I hire a separate piano mover?
Only if your removalist does not have the equipment and experience. Many full-service removalists handle uprights and grands as part of a house move, which saves coordinating two crews.
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Cite: Sydney Relocators, "Moving a piano in Sydney", Removalists in Sydney, reviewed 2026-11-08, https://removalistsinsydney.com.au/piano-removals-sydney/