A piano move starts with the instrument and the route. Whether you have an upright or a grand piano, the mover needs to understand its size, condition and access at both properties before planning the equipment and crew.
If you are planning to move a piano in Singapore, start by taking photographs of the instrument, its model label and the full route to the vehicle.
Ask a specialist to assess stairs, tight turns, lift doors and the final room position. Steinway's Piano Buyer's Guide recommends professional piano movers even for a move within the home. The customer's preparation is to give an accurate picture of the job and make the agreed route available.
The checklist below covers access, condition records, transport preparation and the information needed for a quotation.
Confirm the piano type and access
Give the piano movers the brand, model and dimensions, and say whether the instrument is upright or grand. The handling position and any dismantling should be planned for that instrument and route. Do not apply a single transport orientation to every type of piano. Photograph the case, legs, pedals and existing marks with the mover so the collection and delivery condition can be compared.
Measure the narrowest doorways and turns, and share the lift dimensions or details of every stair flight. Check the loading point and the path from the vehicle to the piano. Clear furniture and loose objects from the agreed route. Discuss post-move checking and tuning with your piano technician; Steinway also recommends a technician check after moving.
For more preparation considerations, see our piano moving guide. Share the actual instrument and route details with a piano-moving specialist before deciding how it will be handled.
Agree the protection and handling plan
Ask what protection will be used for the piano and the property, where handling equipment can be positioned, and whether any dismantling is required. Share fragile flooring, low ceilings or a route through shared corridors before the move. This helps the team plan the actual job before moving day.
Your piano moving service should select suitable covers, securing equipment and handling aids for the instrument and route. Agree how the case, legs and pedals will be protected, and how any removed parts will be labelled and kept with the piano. Leave equipment selection and lifting arrangements to the specialist handling the move.
Confirm the loading arrangement, the receiving contact and the final position. If the property requires a booked moving slot or protected lift, provide the confirmed details with the booking. Use the Moving Access Guide to help organise the site information.
What Can a Piano Move Cost?
A piano quotation depends on the instrument type and dimensions, the collection and delivery access, the stairs or handling obstacles, and any dismantling or additional work. Specify upright or grand piano, rather than relying on a photograph alone. Send both addresses, route photographs and your preferred date so the written quotation can describe the agreed scope.
Prepare these details before requesting a quote
Have the piano model and dimensions, photographs of its condition, both access routes and the intended room position ready. Clear answers at the quotation stage help the mover plan the handling and let you coordinate keys, loading access and the receiving person.