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Piano Movers in Jacksonville, FL

Upright, baby grand, and grand piano moves handled with the right equipment and a crew that knows how to keep them level and undamaged.

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Licensed & Insured
489+ Five-Star Reviews
Family-Owned Since 1996
Local Jacksonville Crew

A piano isn't just heavy — it's awkward, expensive, and easy to damage if it's handled by people who don't do this regularly. We move uprights, baby grands, and full grand pianos with the equipment built for the job: piano boards, skid straps, and a crew size that matches the instrument.

What proper piano moving involves

Grand and baby grand pianos typically need the legs and pedal lyre removed and the body secured to a padded skid board before it moves anywhere. Uprights are heavy but more straightforward — either way, the equipment and technique matter more than brute strength.

Stairs, tight turns, and doorways

Tell us about stairs, narrow doorways, or tight turns at either end when you book. We'll bring the right number of hands and equipment to handle it instead of finding out mid-move that a grand piano won't clear a stairwell turn.

Local moves and long-distance moves

We move pianos both across town and as part of long-distance moves — let us know your situation and we'll plan accordingly.

1st Choice Movers crew loading a wrapped upright piano onto a moving truck

Care In Every Step

Protected From Doorway To Truck

This upright piano is wrapped in padded moving blankets before loading. Our crew uses the right equipment and a coordinated approach to keep the instrument protected and under control throughout the move.

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Piano Movers FAQ

Do you move grand pianos, not just uprights?+

Yes — uprights, baby grands, and full grand pianos, using proper piano boards and rigging rather than furniture dollies.

How much does it cost to move a piano?+

Pricing depends on the piano type, distance, stairs, tight access, and required handling. Provide those details and request a written quote.

Can you move a piano up or down stairs?+

Yes, with the right equipment and crew size — this is exactly the kind of detail to mention when you book so we come prepared.

Will moving my piano put it out of tune?+

Any piano move can affect tuning slightly due to changes in temperature, humidity, or position — that's normal and not a sign of damage. We recommend a tuning check a few weeks after any move.

Do you disassemble the piano before moving it?+

For grand and baby grand pianos, yes — legs and the pedal assembly typically come off and go back on as part of a proper move. Uprights usually don't require disassembly.

Is my piano insured during the move?+

We carry insurance as a licensed mover (FL IM #891, USDOT #1473292). Ask us about specific valuation coverage for high-value or antique instruments when you book.

Do you bring your own moving equipment, like dollies?+

Yes — every crew brings furniture dollies, hand trucks, and moving straps as standard equipment. You don't need to provide or rent anything.

Do you provide floor runners or floor protection in the house?+

Yes — floor runners and protective coverings are standard on every move, especially for hardwood, tile, and carpeted stairs. It's not an upcharge or something you need to request separately.

Do you protect the furniture with moving pads?+

Yes — furniture is wrapped in moving pads and blankets before it's loaded, to protect it from scuffs and damage in transit. This is standard on every move.

Do you wrap furniture in plastic or shrink wrap too?+

For upholstered furniture, mattresses, and anything that benefits from an extra layer — especially in Florida's humidity — yes, shrink wrap over the moving pads is common practice.

Will you protect doorways, corners, and railings during the move?+

Yes — door jamb protection and corner guards are part of our standard setup, especially in tighter hallways, stairwells, and apartment or condo buildings.

Do you strap items down in the truck so nothing shifts in transit?+

Yes — everything is strapped and secured in the truck before we drive, so nothing shifts, tips, or slides during transport.

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Real moving-day work from our crews, from floor protection and padded furniture to specialty items secured for transport.

Floor runners protecting hardwood floors and stairs during a move
Floor protection provided for every move
Furniture, boxes, and household items protected with moving blankets
Furniture padded before loading
1st Choice Movers team member carrying moving boxes outside a home
Our crew moving boxes on site
1st Choice Movers team member moving a tall boxed item with a hand truck
Moving large boxed items
Two 1st Choice Movers team members inside a moving truck with a loading ramp
Our crew at the moving truck
1st Choice Movers moving truck parked outside
A 1st Choice Movers truck on site
A moving truck packed with padded and secured household belongings
Packed securely for the road
Living room furniture wrapped and staged on floor protection before moving
Furniture protected before transport
Moving truck stocked with dollies, blankets, boxes, and professional moving equipment
Equipment ready for moving day
1st Choice Movers crew working beside a company moving truck
Local crews at work
Moving crew loading a wrapped upright piano onto a truck
Specialty items handled with care

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