Moving a piano is not like moving a sofa. It requires specialist knowledge, purpose-built equipment, and a team that understands the mechanical complexity of these irreplaceable instruments. That’s why Ardie’s Movers partners exclusively with Ottawa Piano Mover to provide the Ottawa Valley’s only zero-compromise piano relocation service.
Whether you’re moving an upright across Arnprior or transporting a concert grand from Ottawa to Renfrew County, our combined team has the expertise, tools, and care your instrument deserves.
A standard moving crew, no matter how experienced, is not equipped for piano transport. Pianos range from 200 to 1,000+ lbs, with centres of gravity that shift unpredictably on stairs. Their internal mechanisms bridges, soundboards, strings, and hammers are easily damaged by vibration, tilting, or improper strapping.
Damage to a piano during a move can cost thousands to repair and may permanently affect tone and playability. Specialist piano movers use custom dollies, padding systems, and rigging techniques developed specifically for these instruments. When you hire Ardie’s for a piano move, you’re hiring exactly that expertise.
Ardie’s Movers has partnered with Ottawa Piano Mover to combine our heavy-lifting logistics and Ottawa Valley coverage with their specialist piano handling techniques.
This partnership means you work with one team, make one call, and receive a coordinated service that covers every aspect of your piano’s move.
Ottawa Piano Mover brings dedicated piano dollies, felt blankets and padding, stair climbing equipment, climate-aware vehicles, and trained piano technicians to every job. Together, we offer this full service across Arnprior, Ottawa, Kanata, Carleton Place, and all of Renfrew County.
The most common type of piano move in the Ottawa Valley. We handle all upright sizes from small spinets to full console and studio uprights. Doorways, narrow hallways, and staircases are all part of the job.
Grand piano moves require disassembly of legs and pedal lyre, specialized cradles, and careful angle management around corners. Our team has moved grand pianos in heritage homes, performing arts venues, and private residences across Ottawa and Arnprior.
Digital instruments, while lighter, still require careful handling to protect sensitive electronics. We transport digital pianos, electronic organs, and keyboards with the same professionalism as their acoustic counterparts.
In addition to pianos, Ardie’s Movers can handle other high-value or heavy specialty items as part of a move:
• Gun safes and fireproof safes
• Antiques and heirloom furniture
• Artwork and framed pieces
• Heavy medical or lab equipment
• Large appliances requiring special rigging
We review your piano type, measure doorways and staircases, and check access at both the pickup and drop-off locations before move day.
The piano is wrapped in felt padding and blankets; grand pianos have the legs, pedal lyre, and lid carefully removed and individually wrapped.
Piano boards, dedicated dollies, and stair-climbing equipment are used to move the instrument safely, with a trained crew managing weight distribution at every step.
For longer moves, the piano travels in a climate-aware vehicle to protect the soundboard and strings from temperature swings.
At your new home, the piano is positioned exactly where you want it, and grand piano components are reassembled on-site.
Wherever your piano is going within the Ottawa Valley, our crew has likely moved one on that exact route before.
Piano moving costs depend on the type of piano, distance, number of stairs, and access conditions at both origin and destination. As a general guide:
• Upright piano – local move within Arnprior or Ottawa: starting from $200–$400
• Grand piano – local move with standard access: starting from $400–$700
• Long-distance moves or complex access: priced individually after site assessment
All pricing is provided as a clear, upfront quote before any work begins. Contact us for a precise estimate based on your specific piano and move details.
Yes, it is generally recommended to have your piano tuned 2–4 weeks after a move, once it has acclimatised to its new environment. We can connect you with qualified piano technicians in the Ottawa Valley area.
Yes. Our specialist equipment and team training cover stair carries for both uprights and
grand pianos. We assess staircase width, handrail placement, and landing size in advance to ensure a safe move.
Yes. For longer-distance piano moves, we use climate-aware vehicles to protect wooden soundboards and strings from extreme temperature changes during transport.
Don’t leave your piano in the hands of a general moving crew. Contact Ardie’s Movers today to arrange specialist piano transport anywhere in Ottawa, Arnprior, or across the Ottawa Valley.