What are the risks of moving a piano yourself?

The main risks are personal injury (a piano weighs from 330 lbs to more than 1,100 lbs depending on the model), damage to the instrument (strings, soundboard, finish) and damage to the building (walls, stairs, floors). With improvised equipment, neither the movers nor the instrument are safe. A piano moving crew arrives with the tools and the people needed to avoid these risks.

How do I choose a piano moving company in Montreal?

Make sure the company has specific experience moving pianos, dedicated equipment (piano dollies, quilted blankets), adequate liability insurance and provides a written estimate. Verified Google reviews are also a good indicator. At Déménagement DMAX, every piano move meets these criteria, and our clients give us an average rating above 4.9 out of 5.

What precautions should I take when moving a piano?

Before the move, close and lock the keyboard lid and remove any objects placed on top. During transport, an upright instrument stays vertical, while a grand model is laid on its flat side once the legs are removed. After the move, let the piano rest 24 to 48 hours before having it tuned.

How much does it cost to move a piano?

The price depends on the type of piano, access to the location and distance. Additional charges may apply depending on access constraints such as stairs or upper floors. Get a free estimate online at estimation.demenagementdmax.com for a precise price tailored to your situation.

Is my piano insured during the move?

Yes. Our company holds civil liability insurance of $2 million, and each transport unit is covered up to $100,000. Your piano is protected throughout the trip.

Piano Movers in Montreal and on the North Shore

Your piano deserves expert hands. As piano movers in Montreal, Déménagement DMAX moves upright and grand pianos with the specialized equipment and technical know-how a piano move requires. Free estimate in minutes.

Our services

Upright piano and grand piano moving: two different approaches

Upright piano moving

It travels upright, without disassembly. Our team wraps it in quilted blankets, straps it to a piano dolly and keeps it vertical all the way to the destination room.

Grand piano moving

It requires partial disassembly before transport: legs, pedal lyre and lid. Each part is wrapped separately, and reassembly at destination is part of our service.

In both cases, our piano movers in Montreal are trained specifically for handling musical instruments. They know the fragile points of each piano type and adapt their approach accordingly.

Most of the time, the piano is part of a residential move: it leaves with your furniture and boxes in a single trip, with no second company to coordinate. We also move pianos on their own, for example after buying a piano, between the seller and your home, or after a gift or an inheritance. We work the same way for music schools changing premises, or simply to move a piano from one room to another.

Our approach

Four challenges of a piano move, and how we handle them

Weight and size

An upright piano weighs between 330 and 620 lbs. A grand piano can exceed 1,100 lbs. Without the right equipment, a single misstep can damage the instrument or injure the movers.

Stairs and tight access

Spiral staircases, narrow hallways, standard 32-inch doorways: our team assesses access constraints ahead of time to plan every step safely.

Mechanical fragility

A piano's internal mechanism (strings, hammers, soundboard) is sensitive to shocks and vibrations. The crew adapts its handling technique to make sure your instrument arrives in perfect condition.

Grand piano disassembly

Removing the legs and pedal lyre without damaging the mechanism or the finish requires precise knowledge of the instrument.

Pricing

How much does piano moving cost?

Upright piano

From $150

*Estimated price

Free estimate

Grand piano

On request

*Free online estimate

Disassembly and reassembly included
Custom protection
Specialized equipment included

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Why choose us

Why trust our piano movers in Montreal?

Piano moving specialists

As a piano moving company in Montreal, our movers have the experience and techniques to handle your piano with care, whatever the type or model. They also move other heavy items such as hot tubs, safes and pool tables.

Specialized equipment

Our crews arrive with piano dollies, quilted blankets and ergonomic straps to carry your piano safely.

Written estimate

A detailed estimate and signed contract before the move. No surprises on moving day.

4.9/5 on Google

Over 2,000 Google reviews. Recommended by CAA-Québec.

Full insurance coverage

Liability coverage up to $2,000,000. Coverage per transport unit up to $100,000.

Complete service

If you wish, we take care of the whole house along with the piano, from packing to installation, with our full-service moving package.