Piano Shipping

Moving a piano 500 miles typically costs between $700 to $2,500+, depending heavily on the piano type (upright vs. grand), size, weight, accessibility (stairs add significant cost), and if crating or climate control is needed, with per-mile rates around $2.50-$10 plus base fees, plus extra charges for stairs, distance, and special care.

Moving a piano isn't like relocating regular furniture. These delicate instruments weigh between 300-1,300 pounds and contain over 1,000 moving parts that can be damaged by improper handling. The cost reflects the specialized equipment, trained crews, and careful planning required to transport your piano safely.

And then what I do and this is also very dangerous is lift the dolly slowly bring it down. Like so and there you go it's on the dolly. You can bring it to where you need to go.

Shipping a piano keyboard can cost anywhere from $50 to over $300, depending on size, weight, distance, and carrier, with smaller keyboards in standard boxes around $50-$100 (USPS/UPS Ground) and larger, heavier ones potentially costing $100-$300+ or requiring freight for long distances, often with extra "Additional Handling" fees for irregular shapes. Expect to pay for proper packing materials like bubble wrap and a sturdy keyboard box, which adds to the base rate.