Piano Movers in Austin, TX
Pianos are heavy, delicate, and unforgiving of mistakes. We move uprights and grands across Austin with the equipment and technique they demand.
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Tell us about your move and we'll get back to you with an honest price — usually the same day.
What our customers are saying
A piano is one of the hardest things to move and one of the worst to get wrong. They're enormously heavy, the weight is unevenly distributed, the finish scratches if you look at it sideways, and the internal mechanism can be knocked out of tune — or damaged outright — by rough handling. This is not a job for a regular moving crew with a regular dolly. Playhouse Moving moves pianos with the right equipment and the careful, deliberate technique they require.
Uprights and grands
We move spinet, console, studio, and full upright pianos, as well as baby grands and grand pianos. Each type has its own handling requirements — grands often need partial disassembly of legs and pedals and proper positioning on a piano board, while uprights demand careful balance and control on stairs. We bring the approach each instrument calls for.
The equipment a piano demands
Pianos require specialized equipment: piano boards (skid boards), heavy-duty straps, padding, and sometimes a dolly built for the load. Just as important is crew experience — knowing how to balance the weight, control the descent on stairs, and pivot through doorways without slamming a corner. The combination of the right gear and the right hands is what protects your instrument.
Stairs, tight turns, and tricky access
Most piano damage happens on stairs and in doorways, and Austin has plenty of both — historic homes with narrow staircases, second-floor apartments, tight hallway turns. We plan the route before we lift, protect the walls and floors along the way, and move slowly and deliberately. If the access is genuinely difficult, we'll tell you honestly before the day rather than discovering it mid-lift.
Care for your instrument
Beyond the move itself, we treat your piano as the valuable instrument it is — fully padded, secured for transport so it can't shift, and set down gently in its new spot. Note that we move pianos but don't tune them; we recommend having yours tuned a couple of weeks after the move, once it's settled into the new room's climate. For other heavy specialty items, see our specialty movers page.
Moving day, the Playhouse way
Here's exactly what your move looks like when you book with us — no guesswork, no surprises.
On-time arrival
Your crew shows up in the window we promised — we respect your schedule.
Everything protected
Floors, doorways, and furniture get padded and wrapped before anything moves.
A friendly, vetted crew
The same hardworking team from start to finish — no rotating strangers.
No surprise fees
The price we quote is the price you pay. Stairs and standard access are included.
A final walkthrough
We don't call it done until you've checked every room and you're happy.
5-star follow-through
Most of our work comes from referrals — we earn it on every single job.
Seamless moving from start to finish
From your first call to the last box, we make your piano movers simple. Here's how it works.
Get your free quote
Tell us about your move and get a free, no-obligation quote — by phone or online.
Schedule your move
Pick the date and time that works best, and we'll lock in your crew.
We arrive ready
Our crew shows up on time, prepped and equipped to protect your belongings.
Sit back & relax
Watch the pros pack, lift, and move while you focus on what's next.
Get your free piano movers quote
Tell us about your move and we'll give you a straight answer on price — no pressure, no hidden fees.
