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Upright Piano vs. Grand Piano Moving: What Is Different?

Both are heavy, but they are handled in different positions, and that changes what the route needs to allow for.

Uprights stay upright

An upright generally travels on its base or on a dolly, with the weight sitting high. Doorway width, thresholds and stair landings are the usual limits.

Grands travel on their side

A grand is commonly placed on a padded board on its long side, with legs and lyre removed. The board makes the piano longer than the room may suggest at a corner.

What that means for your request

Give a length for a grand and a height for an upright, and note every turn along the route. Whether any dismantling and reassembly is needed is confirmed by the independent contractor.

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