Upright pianos
Dimensions, weight, stairs, doors, turns, truck access and placement all matter.
Piano-specific planning, protection and equipment
Piano Moving Company for Ottawa, Arnprior & Nearby Areas
Ardie's Movers is a piano moving company handling upright, grand, baby grand, digital pianos, organs and related instruments throughout approved communities.
The instrument, stairs, doorways, landings, tight turns, distance and final placement are assessed before the move.
- 30+ years of moving experience
- Family-owned
- WSIB compliant
- Free, no-obligation estimates
TL;DR
Piano moving planned around the instrument and route
- Upright, grand, baby grand, digital pianos and related instruments
- Piano-specific padding, dollies and handling equipment
- Access, stairs, turns and final placement assessed
- Local starting guidance, not fixed universal pricing
- Tuning, long-term storage and structural changes are separate
Different instruments require different plans
What types of pianos can Ardie's Movers move?
The piano, access, distance and job requirements are assessed before the moving plan is confirmed. Yamaha's owner guidance recommends consulting a specialist when moving a piano.
Grand & baby grand
Preparation and assessed disassembly may be included when required.
Digital pianos
Models, stands, pedal assemblies and detachable components should be identified using relevant digital piano guidance.
Organs & related instruments
Size, weight, construction, access and handling requirements are reviewed first.
Understand the complete route
How does a piano moving company plan the move?
Ardie's Movers starts with the actual instrument and property rather than assuming every piano move is the same.
- 01
Identify the piano
Share the type, dimensions, locations, floors, stairs, access and placement.
- 02
Assess the route
Review doors, halls, stairs, landings, elevators, paths and truck position using available moving space guidance.
- 03
Prepare equipment
Select piano padding, dollies and appropriate mechanical aids.
- 04
Move & transport
Protect, move, load, secure, transport and unload within the agreed scope.
- 05
Final placement
Plan the destination position before arrival to reduce repositioning.
Access can change the complete job
Why do stairs, doorways and tight turns matter?
Staircases
Flights, width, angle, turns, railings, landings and ceiling clearance affect handling.
Small landings and narrow doors
A doorway may be wide enough while the space outside it prevents the required turn.
Tight corners
The piano may need controlled orientation changes before reaching the truck.
Pickup and delivery access
Exterior steps, slopes, carries, parking and truck positioning matter too.
Structural modifications or door removal are not automatically included. Send photos or measurements when access appears unusual.
Documented job example
A real second-floor grand piano move
A customer needed a grand piano moved a long distance from a second-floor location. Getting the piano outside took about two hours because of the access conditions alone.
The move was completed successfully. The example shows why distance is only one part of a grand-piano quote.
Access changes time, equipment and handling.
No city, distance, customer, property, crew size, price or stair count is implied.
Preparation follows the assessed route
How are grand pianos prepared for moving?
Protect the instrument
Piano-specific padding is selected for the piano and handling route.
Assess whether disassembly is required
Some grand moves require it and others do not.
Prepare for the route
Stairs, doors, turns, landings and working space shape the method for belongings needing special preparation.
Reassembly at the destination
Reassembly can be included when required and agreed in the assessed scope.
Disassembly is not automatic for every grand piano.Tuning afterward is a separate consideration and is not automatically included.
Approved general starting guidance
How much does piano moving cost?
The final quote depends on the instrument, access, stairs, distance, crew requirements and complexity.
Upright piano
$200-$400
General local starting guidance only. Difficult access or travel can increase the price.
Grand piano
$400-$700
General local starting guidance with standard access, not a fixed price.
Complex access
Stairs, tight turns, landings, heavy-load requirements and disassembly affect scope.
Long distance
Long-distance and complex-access piano moves are individually quoted.
Actual job
The quote reflects travel, equipment, crew, access and the complete route. Ontario also provides useful mover guidance.
See the detailed guide to piano moving costs.
Get a Piano Moving Estimate
Moving and maintenance are different services
Does a piano need tuning after it is moved?
Piano tuning is not automatically included in the moving service. Consult a qualified piano technician when tuning or maintenance is needed.
Moving and tuning are separate
Ardie's Movers handles the physical move, not piano tuning.
Environmental changes matter
Temperature and humidity changes can affect piano materials after transport; review appropriate piano care and reasonably humidity-stable placement.
Choose the final placement carefully
Consider heating vents, exterior doors, direct sunlight, windows and damp areas.
Long-term storage is also separate. Discuss piano storage when requesting the estimate.
Protection continues through transport
Piano moving protection and equipment
Equipment, route, preparation and handling need to fit the instrument and property.
Piano padding
Instrument-specific protection selected for the piano and route.
Dollies & equipment
Appropriate equipment helps control heavy loads and reduce unnecessary carrying.
Route planning
Space, turns, floors, stairs, doors, exterior access and truck position are reviewed.
Loading & transport
Protection and controlled handling continue through loading, transport and placement.
Moving a piano with separate household pieces? Ardie's Movers also provides furniture moving.
Approved communities
Piano moving areas served by Ardie's Movers
Long-distance piano moves may be considered case by case when the origin falls within the approved service area.
Ottawa
Approved Central, West, East and South Ottawa communities. Visit Ottawa movers.
Kanata & West Ottawa
Kanata, Kanata Lakes, Bridlewood, Morgan's Grant, Stittsville, Carp, Constance Bay, Dunrobin, Munster, Richmond and West Carleton. See Kanata movers.
Orléans & Cumberland
Approved piano moving service in Orléans and Cumberland.
Lanark County
Almonte, Carleton Place, Lanark, Mississippi Mills, Pakenham, Perth and Smiths Falls.
Renfrew County
Arnprior, Braeside, Burnstown, Calabogie, Cobden, McNab, Renfrew, Sand Point and White Lake.
Evidence behind the service
Why choose Ardie's Movers as your piano moving company?
30+ years' experience
Moving experience since 1994.
Piano-specific equipment
Padding, dollies and handling equipment.
Route assessment
Access reviewed before the move.
Grand-piano handling
Disassembly and reassembly when required and assessed.
WSIB compliant
An approved company credential.
Award recognition
2025 Canadian Business Review Board Best Business Award.
Clear answers before moving day
Frequently asked questions about piano moving
Share the instrument and access details so answers can reflect the actual move.
Tell us about the instrument and route
Need to move a piano?
Share the piano type, pickup, destination, floors, stairs, access details and useful photos for a free, no-obligation estimate.