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Common Questions for Piano Movers
When it comes to moving a piano, you can’t trust just anyone to make such an important move. At Piano Movers Extraordinaire we understand your piano is a delicate instrument that is often invaluable. That’s what makes it so important to hire the very best piano mover you can find.
We also understand you want concrete and thorough answers to your most pressing questions before you decide which movers to go with. Transparency and excellent customer service is important to us here at Piano Movers Extraordinaire so we would like to answer some of our customers most pressing questions for you now. And, when you need a trusted piano mover in St Paul, don’t hesitate to contact the experts here at Piano Movers Extraordinaire. We look forward to moving you!
Q: Why should I hire a professional piano mover?
A: Simply put, trusting your precious piano to just any mover leaves more up to chance. While it’s possible your piano may make it to its destination without any damages, you can’t be too sure. When you hire a professional piano mover, you get experience and know-how unmatched by basic residential movers.
Q: Will my piano be secure?
A: At Piano Movers Extraordinaire, we understand your piano is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make and that’s why we take our jobs seriously. We care about your instrument and implement safe, secure practices to ensure its safety.
Q: What do I need to do to prepare my piano to move?
A: When planning a move, the piano moving is often left as the last step in the process. After all, it’s just one item, right? In reality, moving a piano requires find the right piano mover, setting an appointment and making necessary arrangements.
You should also provide us with as much detail as possible so we can be accurate and fully prepared as possible to provide the safest and best quality move. The most important detail is exact height for an upright and exact length for a grand.
Do you have additional questions for our piano mover about moving your piano? For more information about our piano mover in St Paul and the surrounding areas, please give Piano Movers Extraordinaire a call at 763-784-8123 or fill out our form for a free estimate.
How Hiring Professional Piano Movers Can Offer Peace of Mind
Are you planning a big move or simply looking to relocate your piano? If so, you’re likely trying to find the best, safest and most efficient way to do so. If you’re concerned about who to hire as a your piano movers for your Twin Cities move, we are here to help put your mind at ease with some helpful information.
The truth is, not all furniture movers in the Twin Cities area are prepared for this kind of job. Pianos, antiques and similar furniture need to be handled with extra-special care. There is no margin for error with a piano. Moving a piano is a lot different from lifting heavy boxes and at Piano Movers Extraordinaire we understand this. Moving a piano is a delicate process and that’s why, in order to put your mind at ease, you should always hire professional piano movers for all of your piano moving needs.
When you are moving into a new home or apartment, it is tempting to have your regular movers move your piano. Every moving company will promise they have experience moving pianos. Why? It’s simple; they want your business. The truth is, regular movers do not have experience moving pianos properly and they treat it with the same care as moving a sofa or dining room table. The result: your piano could possibly become damaged. Pianos are not only far heavier than the average couch or table, they are also far more delicate. One bad drop and it can damage the appearance and/or sound of your piano.
Another issue is that regular movers have no idea how to assemble or disassemble a piano. This means that in some cases, pedals are removed and then not reattached properly and you need to hire a technician to fix them.
Professional piano movers like ours should know the best ways to pack, load and unload pianos and our team knows just how to move them and protecting the body for safe transport. Our piano movers have a range of special dolleys, straps, and protective cloths to make sure that your piano and property won’t become damaged.
It is also important to remember that in the same way that piano movers are superior to regular movers when it comes to moving pianos, not all piano movers are created equal. Our piano movers are of the highest quality and specially trained to handle even the toughest moving challenges.
So, when you want peace of mind knowing your piano is being moved by people that care and people that are trained in the proper moving of pianos, only trust the experts; Piano Movers Extraordinaire. For more information about our piano movers for the Twin Cities area, give Piano Movers Extraordinaire a call at 763-784-8123 or fill out our form for a free estimate.
Happy Holidays from Piano Movers Extraordinaire
As 2018 is coming to a close, we want to thank our clients for another successful year. We are grateful to continue serving the Twin Cities area by providing professional piano moving and storage. This would not be possible without the support and patronage from all of you!
We want to thank each and every one of you who chose to use our services this past year. We hope you will trust us with any future piano moving or storage needs.
We wish each of you a merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year!
Preparing Your Piano for Storage
The Twin Cities area is no stranger to the piano. From piano bars to churches to concert halls and everything in between, you’re sure to find a piano close by. Whether you’re a professional musician, a music teacher or simply a piano owner or enthusiast, you may find yourself placing your piano in storage for a multitude of reasons. And, when you do, you want to make sure you do everything you can to keep your your prized instrument safe. As experts in piano moving and piano storage for St Paul and the entire Twin Cities area we’d like to discuss a few essential points to keep in mind before you place your piano in storage.
First of all, it is essential to only entrust your piano to those well-versed in pianos and their needs. At Piano Movers Extraordinaire, we know pianos and how to properly move and store them. Any old storage company won’t know the proper way to load, unload and store a piano and can even cause damage to this deceivingly delicate instrument.
Make sure your storage company is able to accommodate your piano’s size and length of time it needs to be stored. At Piano Movers Extraordinaire we store all kinds of uprights and all sizes of grands. We can store for short stays or for longer periods. We understand that some people are in between homes for different lengths of time, so may just need somewhere to keep their piano while in transition. Whatever the reason, we can store your piano safely and securely for as little or as long as needed.
It is important to protect pianos from scratches, impact damage, heat and extreme cold. Our piano storage experts will wrap the piano in quilted furniture pads to help avoid any scratches. And, we will never use plastic wrap, rope or string as this can cause damage.
Don’t forget to empty, polish and securely close the piano bench. Place any sheet music, accessories and other piano-related items into a storage box so that you can find them later.
The professionals at Piano Movers Extraordinaire have all of the necessary equipment to help move and store your piano properly. Our professional piano movers will make sure your piano arrives safely and returns to you in the same condition.
For more information about piano storage in the St Paul area, give Piano Movers Extraordinaire a call at 763-784-8123 or fill out our form for a free estimate.
Looking to Part with Your Piano? Choose Professional Piano Disposal
When it comes time to part with your piano, you have a few options. While your first instinct may be to donate or sell, these options can often cause more harm and hassle than good. Many aren’t aware that when their donate their piano, it often ends up as a burden on the institution they’ve donated it to. In fact, institutions become populated with so many inappropriate instruments they themselves need to hire professionals to have them taken away; costing them money. Why? Many of the pianos they receive are actually in disrepair and unplayable.
Pianos make their way into the purgatory of institutional use in several ways, whether through donation or buying a piano online. Avoid adding to this problem and simply invest in proper piano disposal. At Piano Movers Extraordinaire we offer piano disposal for Anoka County and the surrounding areas and we would like to tell you more about it, its benefits as well as what you can expect from this service.
When cared for properly, pianos will last for decades. However, when a piano begins to show wear on the outside or the moving parts inside no longer work properly, repair is usually the first recommendation. A piano technician can fix the inside of the piano while a furniture refinisher can restore the outside. We even have some recommendations for piano restorers and refinishers in the area.
But, for many pianos, it is simply not cost effective to restore them. At some point, the piano no longer becomes worth spending the money to restore. When this is the case, then it is ready for disposal. If you determine your piano unable to be or too expensive to be repaired, this is where we come in. We can help with the disposal of old or broken piano.
As you know, you can’t just throw the piano out on the curb for the garbage service to pick up. Pianos require special disposal and we are here to provide this very service. So, before you end up adding your piano to piano purgatory, give us a call and we can take it away to piano heaven; properly disposed of in the correct facility.
If you, unfortunately must part with your piano, give us a call for proper piano disposal in Anoka County. Contact the experts at Piano Movers Extraordinaire by calling us at 763-784-8123 or contact us for a Free Estimate.