Is my piano insured during transport?

We are liable for your instrument under the HGB , by law up to €620 per cubic metre of loading space – for a high-quality grand piano this can be far below its value. So note down the manufacturer, model and approximate value and tell us before the date. On request we can discuss additional insurance.

Do I need a parking restriction zone?

If there is no safe space for the lorry in front of the building, yes – otherwise the carrying route with the heavy instrument becomes long. In Berlin, processing the application often takes around four weeks, and the signs must be in place at least 72 hours beforehand. On request we apply for the parking restriction zone for you.

Do I need special equipment for the piano transport?

No, we bring piano straps, dollies, blankets and ratchet straps with us. Your task is the preparation: clearing the route, removing decorations and sheet music, closing the lids. Whether additional aids are needed for your stairwell is clarified during the survey. Keep the instrument's key to hand.

Where should the piano stand in the new home?

Ideally on an inside wall, away from radiators, fireplaces and windows with direct sun, because strong fluctuations in temperature and humidity put the instrument out of tune. Decide on the spot beforehand and mark it so that the piano is in the right place the first time and does not have to be moved afterwards.

What happens with narrow stairwells or a missing lift?

During the survey we measure landings, banisters and doors and check whether the instrument can be turned or tilted. If necessary, additional carriers are deployed. If it cannot go via the stairs at all, an external lift is considered – this is then stated in the quote in advance. Your measurements help with the assessment.

How far in advance should I book the piano transport?

Book early enough that there is time for the survey and – if necessary – the application for a parking restriction zone ; in Berlin this often takes around four weeks. With a complete private move we plan the instrument in straight away. Whether a date is available at short notice can be clarified with a call on 01625978461.

Should the piano be tuned before or after the transport?

Tuning beforehand is usually not worthwhile. It is usual to let the instrument stand in its new place for a few weeks after the transport so that it can adjust to the room temperature and humidity, and only then to book the piano tuner . It is best to arrange the appointment at the time of the move.

How is the piano secured during the journey?

In the lorry the piano stands upright against the wall and is fixed with ratchet straps, with the case wrapped in blankets; a grand piano lies dismantled on its skid. That way the instrument cannot move during the piano transport . On long routes, plan for it to get to its place quickly at the destination.

Can I combine the piano transport with a complete move?

Yes, many people combine piano transport with a complete private move . The instrument then travels in the same lorry, and there is one date and one fixed price. The checklist for the piano applies in addition: decide on the spot, note the value, clear the route.

What happens if damage arises in the transport?

Record the damage immediately with photos and report it to us: visible damage no later than the day after delivery, hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB). Your photos from before the transport show what is new. Liability is governed by the HGB and any additional insurance that has been agreed.

Do you also handle piano transport outside Berlin?

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle piano transport within Berlin and from here to other cities, for example as part of a long-distance move . Places with their own pages can be found under Locations . Call us on 01625978461 to discuss your route. The checklist is the same on every route.

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What you should take care of yourself before, on the day of and after the piano transport – from the tape measure to the tuning appointment.

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Piano transport checklist: before, on the day, afterwards

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A piano transport goes best when a few things have been clarified before the date – and most of them can only be done by the owner. Measure the doors, stair landings and, if there is one, the lift car at both addresses. Think about where the instrument should stand in the new home: not right next to the radiator, not in blazing sun by the window. And note down the manufacturer, model and approximate value, because this determines whether the statutory liability is sufficient.

For the day itself: the route from the instrument to the lorry must be clear, and the lorry needs a space in front of the building. In Berlin, the application for a parking restriction zone often takes around four weeks, and the signs must be in place at least 72 hours beforehand – on request we apply for it for you; more on this under Parking restriction zone. After the transport, check the instrument and let it rest for a few weeks before it is tuned. How we handle the transport itself is described on our Piano transport page.

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Have the following ready for your enquiry: type of instrument (upright or grand piano), manufacturer, both addresses with floor, lift yes or no, and the preferred date. After the survey we give you a fixed price. Call us on 01625978461 – whether within Berlin or as part of a long-distance move.

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BEFORE

Before the date: clarify four things

What only the owner knows

With a piano transport, some questions can only be answered by the owner: where should the instrument stand? How much is it worth? Is there existing damage? And who in the building needs to know? Clarify these points before the survey, and we can plan the route, number of carriers and fixed price precisely. We are liable for the instrument under the HGB, by law up to €620 per cubic metre of loading space – for a valuable grand piano we can discuss additional insurance on request. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21); other places can be found under Locations.

New location

On an inside wall, away from the radiator and window: decide on the spot in advance so that the piano does not have to be moved twice.

Note the value

Manufacturer, model and approximate value determine whether the statutory liability is enough or additional insurance makes sense.

Photograph the condition

Photos of the case, keys and legs before the date show which scratches were already there. This makes any later damage report easier.

Inform the building

Let the building management and neighbours know when the stairwell will be in use and, if possible, reserve the lift.

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The checklist in six points

Upright and grand pianos often have a high material and emotional value. With these six points you are well prepared before, on the day of and after the piano transport – tick them off in order, ideally during your first call.

Measure

Measure door widths, stair landings, banisters and the lift car at both addresses and give the measurements when you enquire.

Parking restriction

In Berlin, apply around four weeks beforehand; the signs must be in place at least 72 hours before the date. Without a parking space the route becomes long.

Prepare the instrument

Remove decorations, candle holders and sheet music, close the lids, lock it and take the key with you yourself.

Clear the route

Rugs and runners out of the way, doors taken off or wedged open, children and pets out of reach. The carrying route must be clear.

Check on arrival

Look at the case, keys and pedals right after it has been set up. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery.

Plan the tuning

Let the instrument rest in its new place for a few weeks, then book the piano tuner. Tuning it beforehand is usually not worthwhile.

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Piano on its own to another city?

Shared load with a time window

If only the piano is going to another city, a shared load can reduce the costs: the instrument travels padded and strapped down with other jobs on the same route. Plan for a time window instead of a fixed day and tell us when someone will be there at the destination.

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Piano transport is often booked together with a complete private move; the checklist for the instrument then applies in addition to planning the move. How the transport itself works and what the price depends on is described in the article Piano Transport: Process, Costs & Tips. With a long-distance move, the instrument should also get to its place quickly at the destination.

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A good checklist coordinates dates, helpers and materials early. That way your home move, senior move or student move in Berlin stays transparent, structured and markedly easier to control.

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With a suitable packing service, careful furniture transport and a flexible small transport, ways can be shortened, damage avoided and even narrow approaches in Berlin managed cleanly in logistical terms.

Costs, timing and special cases

Clear time windows and suitable solutions for an office move, company move, authority move, part load or furniture taxi create reliable processes and better plannable total costs in Berlin.

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Preparation, parking restriction, liability, location, tuning and damage reports – what you take care of yourself with piano transport.

At both addresses, measure the door widths up to the destination room, the narrowest stair landing, the headroom under landings and – if there is one – the width, depth and height of the lift car. Also note the dimensions of the instrument. With this information it can quickly be clarified during the survey which route works and how many carriers the piano transport needs.

Before the date: measure, plan, notify

Measure the door widths, stair landings and the lift car at both addresses. Decide where the instrument should stand in the new home – ideally on an inside wall, away from the radiator and window. Apply for a parking restriction zone in good time and inform the building management and neighbours.

Photograph the instrument from all sides before the date and note down the manufacturer, model and approximate value. During the survey on site or by video we then determine the route, number of carriers and the aids needed. If the value is high, we discuss additional insurance.

On the day and afterwards

On moving day, the route from the instrument to the front door should be clear: rugs removed, doors open and wedged, children and pets in another room. Remove decorations, sheet music and candle holders beforehand; the lids and lock are closed, and you keep the key.

After it has been set up, check the case, keys and pedals. Report visible damage no later than the day after delivery, hidden damage within 14 days (§ 451f HGB). Let the instrument rest for a few weeks before you book the piano tuner.

Cost overview for your move

Small moves: 1 room from €369
Medium moves: 2 rooms from €579
Larger moves: 3 rooms from €905
Large moves: 4 rooms from €1,269
Special cases: house/villa individual quote
Long routes: long-distance move from €4.15/km

We give you the exact price after a free survey.

What does your moving price depend on?

Besides the pure volume of your furniture, it is above all the distance (from €4.15/km) that affects the total cost. A floor without a lift or a required parking restriction zone can also increase the price. If you also book furniture assembly or a shared load, you should factor this in.

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From Berlin – piano transport and moves

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle piano transport and moves within Berlin and from here to other cities. Places with their own pages can be found in the locations overview, long routes under Long-distance moves.

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