How Much Does It Cost to Move a Piano? What Affects the Price

By the Helpbit247 moving team · Updated November 2026

Type and size of the piano

Upright and spinet pianos are the most common and the simplest to move. Baby grand and grand pianos are larger and heavier, and need partial disassembly (legs and lyre), so they take more time and people.

Stairs and access

Stairs are the biggest factor. Every flight, turn, or narrow doorway adds time and risk. Tell your movers how many steps there are at both homes, and whether there are landings or tight turns.

Distance

Moving a piano across town costs less than moving it to another city. If you are moving your whole home, adding the piano to your full move is usually more affordable than a separate trip.

How to get an accurate quote

• Share the type and brand of the piano.
• Send photos of the piano and the path out of the room.
• Count the steps at both homes.
• Mention any tight turns, narrow doors, or elevators.

After the move

Let the piano settle for a few weeks in its new room, then have it tuned. Temperature and humidity changes during a move often affect tuning.