Shipping Cost from Baku to Chisinau

A grand piano (weighing between 500 to 1,300 pounds) will cost substantially more to ship than an upright piano (typically weighing 300 to 900 pounds). For instance, shipping a piano internationally can cost up to $5,000, with costs varying based on the type and size of the piano.

A piano dolly is cheaper for very simple, short moves on flat ground with helpers, but hiring professional piano movers is vastly better and safer for valuable, delicate pianos, especially if stairs, tight corners, or long distances are involved, because professionals have the specialized equipment (like skid boards, straps, dollies) and expertise to prevent costly damage and injury, making them worth the investment for peace of mind. DIY with a dolly risks significant structural damage, rendering the piano untunable.

Yes, you almost always need a professional piano mover because pianos are extremely heavy (hundreds of pounds), delicate, and prone to expensive damage, requiring specialized equipment (dollies, skid boards, ramps, climate control) and expertise to handle stairs, tight corners, and finishes without injury or destruction, making DIY attempts risky even for uprights.