Piano Shipping Cost from Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky to New Orleans, Louisiana

Moving a piano costs about $400 on average. However, costs vary depending on several factors, such as cost per mile (the starting price is about $50), the type of piano (a grand piano is typically high-priced), height and weight, ease of access, and the need for disassembly and reassembly.

Lifting such a monstrous piece of equipment is back-breaking work, even if you're only lifting it onto a dolly. Many times, confident homeowners attempt to lift a piano and not only damage the instrument but injure themselves. Next time, err on the side of caution: let professionals handle the heavy lifting instead.

Moving an upright piano typically costs $150 to $600 for local moves (under 50 miles) and $500 to $2,500 for long-distance hauls, depending heavily on stairs, distance, and complexity, with factors like tight corners, steep driveways, or special handling adding to the total. Expect an extra $40-$100 per flight of stairs and potentially $40-$240 for difficult terrain.