Piano movers · Bay Area
Piano movers
who plan ahead.
Uprights, baby grands and grands. Moved by Spartan's own crew, not subcontractors. We plan the route, the stairs and the crew size before move day, and there is no extra charge for the piano itself.
Cal-T #0190543 · Licensed & insured · ★ 4.8 · 79 Google reviewsUS DOT 1783494
4.8★ · Over 1,000 reviews on Google, Yelp (San Jose, San Francisco) and Thumbtack
- PianosUpright · baby grand · grand
- Crew3 or 4 movers
- Piano feeNone · hourly rate only
- Rating4.8★ · 79 Google reviews
Piano moving in the Bay Area
A piano is heavy, tall and easy to damage, and the hard part is almost always the access: stairs, tight turns and long walkways. Spartan Moving has been moving Bay Area homes since 2007, and pianos are a regular part of the job.
You pay the same hourly rate as the rest of your move. We simply send the right size crew for your piano and your stairs.
How we price a piano move
Upright piano
A team of 3 movers at $175 per hour. If there is a flight of stairs at either location, we send a team of 4 movers at $235 per hour.
Baby grand and grand
Always a team of 4 movers at $235 per hour. If the grand piano is the only item, the minimum is 4 hours.
Part of a full move
No separate piano fee. The piano is moved with the rest of your home on the normal 3-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments.
Drive time
No charge for travel to your location. Double drive time applies when the pickup and drop-off are more than 10 minutes apart, per California regulations.
Every piece of furniture is fully wrapped and protected with moving blankets and tape, at no extra charge.
What we need to quote your piano
- Type · upright, baby grand or grand
- A photo of the piano
- Pickup and drop-off addresses
- Flights of stairs at each location
- Your preferred date
Send these by text or email and we will confirm the crew size and your quote. We also offer a free on-site inspection for a not-to-exceed price.
How we protect it
Wrapped and padded
The piano is wrapped in moving blankets before it leaves the room, and floors and door frames are protected along the route.
Our own crew
Spartan's own movers, not subcontractors. Our core crew has been with us since 2007, and our newest team member joined in 2014.
Licensed and insured
CPUC Cal-T #0190543 and U.S. DOT #1783494. Certificates of insurance for your building are free on request.
Coverage
Basic coverage of $0.60 per pound per article is included. Full-value protection is available through Baker International.
We move the
hard stuff.
Pianos
Uprights and baby grands. We plan the route, the stairs and the crew size before move day.
Armoires and antiques
Heavy, tall and often irreplaceable. Padded, strapped and carried with the care they need.
China cabinets and glass
Hutches, display cabinets and everything inside them, packed piece by piece.
Art and mirrors
Large canvases, framed art and floor mirrors, protected so nothing touches the surface.
Piano
FAQ.
Do you charge extra to move a piano?
No. There is no separate piano fee. A piano is moved at the same hourly rate as the rest of your move. What can change is the size of the crew: some pianos need a team of 4 movers.
How many movers does a piano need?
A grand or baby grand piano always gets a team of 4 movers ($235 per hour). An upright piano is moved by a team of 3 movers ($175 per hour), or a team of 4 movers if there is a flight of stairs at either location.
Is there a minimum for a piano-only move?
If the job is only a grand or baby grand piano, the minimum is 4 hours. An upright piano on its own, or any piano that is part of a larger move, uses our normal 3-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments.
Can you move a piano up or down stairs?
Yes. Stairs are the main reason we add a 4th mover. Tell us how many flights there are at the pickup and the drop-off, and send a photo of the piano, so we can plan the right crew before move day.
What do you need from me to quote a piano move?
The type of piano (upright, baby grand or grand), a photo, the pickup and drop-off addresses, the number of flights of stairs at each location, and your preferred date.
Is my piano covered during the move?
Every item is covered under the basic coverage of $0.60 per pound per article, which is the state and industry standard. If you would like additional coverage, you can purchase full-value protection through Baker International.
Can you move a piano as part of a long-distance move?
Yes. We move pianos as part of long-distance moves, including Los Angeles to Bay Area moves through our Glendale office.
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4.8 on 79 Google reviews. Over 1,000 reviews on Google, Yelp (San Jose, San Francisco) and Thumbtack.
Ready when
you are.
Get your free piano moving quote today. Send us a photo, or talk to a real human on the phone.