Grand Pianos
Moving grand pianos is very difficult and time consuming task that should only ever be attempted by trained professionals. Due to the size, weight and awkward shape of grand pianos moving them can be quite hazardous and there is a very real risk of injury. Also grand pianos are susceptible to being damaged when they are moved and appropriate measures need to be taken to prevent damage. People who mover grand pianos for a living will also need to be insured due to the risks involve.
Moving grand pianos to and from the upstairs floors of building can complicate the already difficult task even further. For this reason many companies that deal with the moving of grand pianos will make use of crane, which can be used internally or externally and specialised system of rollers for moving grand pianos upstairs.
It is important that grand pianos are properly covered before they are moved. This special blanketed covered prevents grand pianos from being scratched during the move and also helps to protected them from changes in temperature and humidity which could significantly damage their internal workings. It is possible for grand pianos to be moved without sending them out of tune.