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Tell us your piano type, both addresses and the stairs at each end, and we will send a free, itemized quote with no hidden fees. Prefer to talk it through? Call (623) 221-3335.
Many people underestimate what it takes to move a piano safely. Unlike standard furniture, a piano is a precision instrument with a complex internal action, a delicate finish and an uneven weight distribution that makes it hard to handle. An upright piano can weigh anywhere from 300 to 800 pounds. A baby grand or concert grand can exceed 1,000 pounds and spans several feet in length, so it needs careful disassembly, specialized equipment and a team that knows exactly what to do at every step.
Much of that weight sits in the cast-iron plate that holds the strings under tension. That is why a piano tips easily, and why a dropped corner can crack the case, gouge a floor or knock the action out of adjustment. One wrong move can damage your instrument, your floors, your walls or the people carrying it.
At Jones Moving & Storage, our piano moving crews bring the training, experience and equipment to move pianos of every type and size. If you are moving a family upright into a new home in Peoria, relocating a baby grand to a teaching studio in Tempe, or sending a grand across the country, the plan starts the same way: we learn about the piano, the route and both homes before anyone lifts.
A safe piano move follows a set order. Each step below happens on every job, from a single upright moving across town to a grand going into storage.
We ask about your piano's type, size, where it sits now and where it is going, plus stairs at each end, tight turns, long walks from the truck and your timeline. That gives you an accurate, itemized quote and a plan that fits your piano.
Before moving day, we review access points, stairways, doorway widths and floor types, and decide on the equipment, crew size and route through your home, so nothing is improvised on the day.
We secure the keyboard lid, wrap the pedals and exposed parts, and cover the whole instrument in professional-grade padding and moving blankets. Floor runners and door frame protectors go down along the route.
Heavy-duty piano dollies, skid boards, straps and ramps move your piano through your home, down stairs and into the truck. Every lift, turn and transition is coordinated.
Once loaded, your piano is strapped and padded inside the truck so it cannot shift in transit. We drive with the same care we use in your home.
We unload your piano, reassemble any parts we removed and place it exactly where you want it, stable and properly positioned, before we consider the job complete.
Jones Moving & Storage has the experience and equipment to move all common types and sizes of pianos throughout the Phoenix Valley and beyond.
The type our team moves most often. Spinets, consoles, studio uprights and tall antique uprights are still heavy and top-heavy, so doorways, corners and stairs are where the real work is. Every upright moves on a piano dolly with full padding.
A baby grand needs partial disassembly before it can travel safely. Our crew removes the legs, pedal lyre and lid, secures the body to a padded skid board and reassembles everything with care once it reaches its new room.
Full-size grands are among the most challenging items to move in any home or commercial building. Their size, weight and structure call for an experienced team, the right equipment and a well-run plan.
The largest and most valuable instruments we move, often found in performance venues, concert halls, universities and professional studios. They call for the most careful planning and handling of any piano move we take on.
Lighter than acoustic instruments, but with sensitive electronics and delicate parts. We pad, wrap and secure them with the same attention we give acoustic pianos.
Price is usually the first question piano owners ask, so here is how we build your quote. Piano quotes from Jones Moving & Storage are free and itemized, with no hidden fees. If the scope of your move changes, we tell you before we proceed.
Every piano and every home is different, so the fastest way to an accurate number is a quote built on your actual move. The factors below are what our piano movers in Phoenix look at when we put one together.
Moving the rest of your home too? Adding the piano to your residential move means one crew plans the whole day, so you do not need to book a separate specialty mover.
An upright takes less time and fewer hands than a grand that has to be taken apart and put back together.
The number of steps at pickup and at delivery, including entry steps and split-level landings.
Across town, between Valley cities or out of state.
Long carries from the truck, gravel or sloped driveways, tight turns, elevators and building move-in rules.
Heavier pianos and harder access call for more hands and more equipment on the day.
Weekend moves are available and holiday availability varies. Storage, or moving the piano as part of a larger household move, is listed in your quote.
Piano moves rarely happen in ideal conditions. These are the situations our piano movers in Phoenix plan for most often in the Valley.
The riskiest part of most piano moves. We use specialized stair-climbing equipment and coordinated lifts, and plan every landing and turn before moving day.
We look at doorways and hallways in advance and use the right equipment and technique to get through without damaging the piano, the door frames or the walls.
Desert landscaping, gravel paths, pavers and sloped driveways make rolling a heavy instrument harder. We plan the extra equipment, ramps and route, and account for weather on the day.
Condo and apartment towers usually require elevator reservations and set move-in hours. We coordinate with building management ahead of time so your move fits the building’s rules.
Leaving Arizona? Our long-distance moving services give your piano the same care as a local move, with extra protection and planning for the longer trip.
We move your piano alongside the rest of your home, so one crew plans the whole day and you do not need a separate specialty mover.
Phoenix summers are hard on pianos. Daytime highs regularly pass 100 degrees from late spring into early fall, and the air stays dry for much of the year. A piano is built from wood, felt, glue and steel strings under tension, so long exposure to heat or direct sun can affect its finish, glue joints and tuning stability. Here is how to plan around the heat.
Moving before the hottest part of the day is easier on the instrument and the crew.
The route planned in Step 2 means the piano goes from your house to the truck without waiting on a sunny driveway.
Moving blankets protect the finish from hot surfaces as well as from bumps.
From June through September, afternoon storms can bring dust, wind and sudden rain. If a storm is forecast for your move day, call us to talk through timing.
Give your piano time to adjust to the temperature and humidity of its new room before you book a tuning.
Short-term and long-term storage. Closing on a home, remodeling or downsizing? Your piano can wait in secure, climate-controlled storage, for a short stay or a long one, planned around your move dates. We pick up, store and deliver when you are ready, all with one company, so your piano does not have to change hands between movers. Learn more about our moving and storage services.
Tuning after the move. Even a careful move usually puts a piano slightly out of tune, because the change in temperature and humidity affects the wood and strings. Piano technicians usually suggest letting the instrument settle in its new room for a few weeks before tuning. In a Phoenix home, place the piano away from sunny windows, exterior doors and air conditioning vents.
Moving more than a piano? These services pair well with a piano move.
Heavy pieces beyond pianos: gun safes, pool tables, appliances and oversized furniture.
Full or partial packing and unpacking, using quality materials, for everything around the piano.
As a piano moving company in Phoenix, we treat piano moving as a specialty, not a side job.
Every job gets an assessment, a plan for the route and the right crew before moving day.
Heavy-duty piano dollies, skid boards, ramps, professional strapping systems and padding made for piano transport.
Floor runners, door frame protectors and careful handling keep your floors, walls and doorways in the condition we found them.
A free, itemized quote with no hidden fees, and any change in scope explained before we proceed.
Your piano moves alongside the rest of your home, with optional packing, white glove moving for fine furniture and art, and heavy item moving.
Our headquarters is at 20813 N 19th Ave, Suite 3, Phoenix, and our crews serve the whole metro area, 7 days a week.
A piano is one of the most valuable things in many homes, so you should know who is moving it. Jones Moving & Storage is a licensed and insured mover, registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under USDOT #1851763 and MC #670510. We have been a BBB Accredited Business since June 2010 and hold an A+ rating.
The company is family-owned and operated. Steve Jones got his start in moving at 16 in Birmingham, Michigan, and he and Candice chose Phoenix after a cross-country moving job showed them Arizona. They lead the business today with help from their two sons. Meet the Jones family and our team.
Before moving day, ask which valuation option applies to your piano, so you know how your instrument is protected.
Our Phoenix location holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 300+ reviews. Here is what two piano customers wrote on our Google listings.
This company did a wonderful job Moving us out of a large cabin and putting the items in storage for us! Also took great care when moving my piano! Highly recommend!
Mark S., Google review, January 2021
Very prompt and professional while moving a grand piano without ANY damage to the piano
Bill H., Google review, August 2022
Our Phoenix Headquarters
20813 N 19th Ave, Suite 3, Phoenix, AZ 85027Phone
Hours
Mon to Fri: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sat and Sun: 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Get Your Free Piano Moving Quote
Tell us the piano type, where it is going and how many stairs are involved, and we will send a free, no-obligation, itemized quote.
Our headquarters is at 20813 N 19th Ave, Suite 3, in north Phoenix, and our piano movers work across the whole metro area. Get directions below.
From our headquarters in north Phoenix, our Phoenix piano movers work across the city and the wider metro area, from the West Valley to the East Valley. Planning a full home move inside the city? Visit our page for Phoenix movers. For moves elsewhere in the Valley, choose your city:
The price depends on the piano type and size, the number of stairs at each end, the distance, access such as long carries or tight turns, and how many movers the job needs. An upright moved across town costs less than a grand that needs disassembly. Jones Moving & Storage gives you a free, itemized quote with no hidden fees before your move is booked.
Tipping is optional. If you want to thank the crew, some customers tip each mover a set amount, and others add a little more for long carries, several flights of stairs or a grand piano. Cold water on a hot Phoenix day is always welcome too.
Yes, please empty the piano bench and remove anything sitting on top of or inside the piano, such as sheet music, photos, lamps or a metronome. You do not need to take anything apart. Our crew secures the keyboard lid, wraps the pedals and handles any disassembly a grand or baby grand needs. Pack the bench contents in a labeled box so nothing gets lost.
Jones Moving & Storage is a licensed and insured mover, registered under USDOT #1851763 and MC #670510. Ask which valuation option applies to your piano when you request your quote, so you know how your instrument is protected before moving day. If your piano is especially valuable, also check whether your homeowners policy covers it in transit.
Yes, plan on it. Moving changes the temperature and humidity around a piano, and that affects its tuning even when nothing is bumped. Piano technicians usually suggest letting the soundboard and strings settle in the new room for a few weeks before tuning. In Phoenix, keep the piano away from sunny windows, exterior doors and air conditioning vents.
Yes. Stairs are one of the most common challenges we plan for. Our crew uses stair-climbing equipment, straps and coordinated lifts to move uprights and grands between floors while protecting the piano, the steps and your walls. Tell us how many steps there are at pickup and at delivery, including entry steps, so we can send the right crew and quote accurately.
Jones Moving & Storage offers secure, climate-controlled storage, short or long term, coordinated with your move. That helps if your new home is not ready yet or you are remodeling. Mention the piano when you request your quote, and we will plan the move into storage and the delivery to your new home as one job.
For a local move, book 4 to 6 weeks ahead. For a long-distance move, book 6 to 8 weeks ahead. We accommodate shorter timelines when possible, so call if your date is close. Weekend moves are available, and holiday availability varies. If you are moving in summer, ask for a morning slot to avoid the afternoon heat.
Ask whether the company is licensed and insured and what its USDOT number is, what coverage applies to your piano, how many movers will come, what equipment it uses for stairs and grands, and whether the quote is itemized with no hidden fees. Also ask to see reviews from piano customers. We are happy to answer each of these when you call.
