Piano Shipping Cost from Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky to Shanghai

Piano mover costs typically range from $200-$400 for simple local upright moves, but can jump to $1,000-$2,000+ for long-distance or complex grand piano moves, with extra fees for stairs (around $5-$10 per step), tight spaces, and crating/disassembly. Factors like piano size (upright vs. grand), distance, number of steps/obstacles, and necessary specialized equipment (cranes, hoists) heavily influence the final price.

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.

For an upright piano weighing 300-500 pounds, you can expect cross country piano movers to charge between $1,200 and $2,500 for a coast-to-coast move. Baby grand pianos in the 500-800 pound range typically cost $2,000 to $4,500 for interstate piano shipping.