Piano Movers
A piano is the heaviest, most awkward and most valuable single item in most houses, and the one most often damaged by crews who treat it as furniture. Condor has moved pianos across Texas since 2003 — on piano boards with the right equipment, priced per instrument rather than by cubic foot.
Local & Long-Distance Moving · Packing · Storage · Office Moving
USDOT 1126171 · MC 458180 · TxDMV 006041428C
Included on every move
- Dedicated moving consultant
- Written moving estimates
- Detailed inventory with numbered inventory tags
- Professional loading and unloading
- Blanket wrapping of furniture
- Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Furniture placement in the rooms you choose
- Standard moving equipment and protective materials
- Professional Condor moving crews
- Door-to-door moving service
- Communication throughout your move
- Standard Released Value Protection of $0.60 per pound per article
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Trusted by Texas Families Since 2003
Punctual, good and professional. Condor Moving System is my go-to moving guys now. Fairly priced for the level of professional moving service they provide to their customers. They were very good in communication to me and among themselves. I have had many bad experiences with multiple movers before it. Condor is the first ever company that I found nobody to complain about, which is maybe a pretty rare thing to say about relocators.Thomas C Davison
Movers did a great moving job even though it was a not smooth and it's a very long job. Best value for the money we spend. They stayed professional and were kind throughout the move process. They recognized my items and if I needed to change the things, they did it for me rapidly. Very friendly teamwork. Will surly use them again!Denis Tanney
These movers did a best job even though it was a tough and time taking job. Best value for the money it cost. Stayed professional and were helpful throughout the day of move. Honored my goods and if I required things changed they did it for me in little time. Very coordinated teamwork. Will definitely use them again for coming movers!Marks Josephine
Why a Piano Is Not Just Heavy Furniture
An upright runs 300 to 500 pounds and a grand can exceed 900, but weight is the easy part.
The difficulty is that the weight sits unevenly over a rigid frame, the case is finished in a surface that marks if you look at it wrong, and the legs on a grand are decorative rather than structural — lift it by them and they come off, usually taking a piece of the body with them. A grand is laid on its side on a padded piano board, the legs and lyre removed and wrapped separately, and the whole thing strapped before it moves an inch.
Condor operates from locations in Fort Worth and Houston and serves the entire state of Texas, running its own trucks and crews rather than subcontracted labor.
Our Texas moving services include:
- Local residential moving
- Long-distance and interstate moving
- Apartment and condo moving
- Packing services
- Office and commercial moving
- Short- and long-term storage
- Specialty-item moving
- Loading and unloading
Texas Moving Services
Every move is different. Condor can handle everything from loading and transportation to full packing, storage and specialty-item handling. Choose the services you need and we'll build the move around your situation.
Upright & Console Pianos
Spinets, consoles, studio uprights and older full uprights, wrapped in blankets and moved on a four-wheel dolly with straps. Keys are protected and the lid secured before the piano leaves the room.
Local moving →Long-Distance Movers
Moving from Texas to another Texas city or out of state? Condor provides long-distance moving services throughout Texas and the continental United States.
Long-distance moving →Packing Services
Choose full packing, partial packing or help with fragile items. Our crews can pack kitchens, closets, artwork, mirrors and other household belongings using professional moving materials.
Packing & crating →Office & Commercial Moving
Condor handles office and commercial relocations with building coordination, furniture moving, equipment handling and scheduling options designed to minimize disruption.
Commercial movers →Specialty-Item Moving
Have a piano, safe, artwork, antiques or other difficult-to-move items? Tell us during your estimate so we can determine the equipment, crew and preparation required.
Special care items →Storage
Short- and long-term storage options are available when your delivery date doesn't line up with your move-out date or when you need additional time before delivery.
Storage options →What to Expect From Condor
- Professional moving crew
- Furniture protection with moving pads
- Loading and unloading
- Basic furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Furniture placement at destination
- A moving consultant for your move
- Written moving estimate
- Building COI available when required
- Packing services available
- Storage options available
Why Customers Call Us for Pianos
Choosing a mover isn't just about finding someone with a truck. You're trusting a company with nearly everything inside your home.
Priced Per Instrument
A piano is quoted on its type, the access at both ends and the stairs involved, not by cubic foot. You get the number before the date.
Licensed for Texas & Interstate Moves
Condor operates under Texas and federal moving authority for local, intrastate and interstate relocations.
Local & Long-Distance Service
One company for moves across Texas, across Texas or across the country.
Packing & Storage Available
Add packing, specialty-item handling or storage when your move requires more than transportation.
A Texas Location
Condor has a Texas location with crews working the metro, rather than simply advertising moving services from another city.
Trucks & Crews Across Texas
Condor runs its own equipment and staffs crews throughout the state, so coverage isn't limited to a single metro or a single yard.
What a Piano Move Involves
Every piano move follows the same sequence, and what changes is how much of it is needed. A spinet up a driveway is a different job from a grand down two flights, and the estimate reflects that.
| Step | What happens | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of legs | Legs, lyre and pedal assembly removed and wrapped separately | Grands |
| Piano board | Instrument laid on a padded board and strapped in place | Grands |
| Blanket wrapping | Full case wrapped in moving pads to protect the finish | All pianos |
| Keyboard protection | Lid closed and secured, keys covered | All pianos |
| Four-wheel dolly | Moved on a dedicated piano dolly, never dragged or walked | All pianos |
| Hardware bagging | Legs, bolts and small parts bagged and labelled to the instrument | Grands |
| Custom crating | Wooden crate built around the instrument for long-distance or storage | On request |
| Stair work | Additional crew and time where stairs or a tight turn are involved | As needed |
| Tuning afterwards | Recommended two to four weeks after the move, once the piano settles | All pianos |
Tuning is not included and is not something to book for the day after the move — a piano needs two to four weeks in its new room to settle before it holds a tune. Any tuner will tell you the same thing.
What we need to quote your piano move
- Type — spinet, console, studio, upright, baby grand, grand or player
- Make and model if you have it
- Approximate age
- Stairs at pickup and at delivery, and how many flights
- Whether any staircase turns or is spiral
- Narrowest doorway or hallway on the route
- Whether the piano is on a raised floor or in a basement
- Whether it is going into storage
- Photographs of the instrument and the route out
Related Services & Resources
A piano rarely moves on its own. These are the other pages worth reading.
Specialty items and related services
Pianos We Move
Moving in Texas presents logistical challenges that aren't always obvious when requesting a quote. Building restrictions, truck access, traffic, weather and distance from the truck to your door can all affect moving time. Here's what we consider when planning a Texas move.
Upright, Console & Spinet
The most common household piano, typically 300 to 500 pounds. Blanket-wrapped, keys protected, lid secured and moved on a four-wheel dolly. Two to three movers depending on access.
Baby Grand & Grand
Laid on its side on a padded piano board with the legs, lyre and pedal assembly removed, wrapped and bagged separately. Reassembled and levelled at the destination. Three to four movers, more where stairs are involved.
Player & Reproducing Pianos
The mechanism adds weight and is sensitive to handling and to humidity. Tell us it is a player piano when you book, because it changes both the crew and the way the instrument is wrapped.
Organs & Digital Pianos
Church organs, console organs and heavy digital instruments are handled as specialty items. Pedal boards and benches are wrapped separately and the bench hardware is bagged to the instrument.
Stairs, Turns & Tight Access
Each flight of stairs adds crew and time, and a staircase that turns or spirals can rule out some instruments entirely. We would rather know in advance than find out on the day, so photographs of the route help a great deal.
Storage & Climate
A piano should not sit in an unconditioned garage or storage unit. Humidity swings crack soundboards and loosen tuning pins. If the instrument is going into storage, tell us so it goes somewhere appropriate.
Piano Moving at a Glance
Whether you're moving across Texas or across the country, Condor can coordinate your move from Texas to your new destination.
Interstate moves are regulated by the FMCSA. Condor operates under USDOT 1126171 and MC 458180 and provides the federal Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet with interstate estimates.
What Happens After You Request a Quote?
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Step 1
Tell Us About Your Move
Give us your origin, destination, move date and basic home information.
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Step 2
Complete Your Inventory
We'll document the furniture, boxes and specialty items being moved through an in-home survey, virtual survey or detailed inventory.
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Step 3
Receive Your Written Estimate
We'll review the move details, access conditions and requested services and provide your moving estimate.
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Step 4
Reserve Your Move
Once you're ready to proceed, we'll confirm your moving date and coordinate any building or access requirements.
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Step 5
Moving Day
Your crew prepares the home, protects the furniture, loads your belongings and transports them to the destination.
Condor Crews at Work
Piano Moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move a piano in Texas?
A piano is priced per instrument rather than by cubic foot, because the work is driven by the type, the access and the stairs rather than by the space it takes on a truck. An upright on one level is a very different job from a grand down two flights. Tell us the type, the stairs at both ends and the narrowest doorway on the route, and you get the number in writing before the date.
Do you move grand pianos?
Yes. A grand is laid on its side on a padded piano board with the legs, lyre and pedal assembly removed, wrapped and bagged separately, then strapped and moved as a single unit. It is reassembled and set level at the destination. Baby grands and full grands both travel this way.
Will my piano need tuning after the move?
Almost certainly, but not immediately. A piano needs two to four weeks in its new room to settle to the humidity and temperature before it will hold a tune. Tuning it the day after the move generally wastes the appointment. Tuning is not included in the move.
Can you get a piano up or down stairs?
Usually, but it depends on the staircase rather than the piano. Straight flights are manageable with additional crew. Staircases that turn, spiral or have a low ceiling at the turn can rule out larger instruments. Send photographs of the stairs and the route when you request your estimate so we can tell you honestly before the day.
Can a piano go into storage?
It can, but not into an unconditioned garage or standard storage unit. Humidity swings crack soundboards and loosen tuning pins, and the damage is slow and expensive. Tell us if the instrument is going into storage so it is placed somewhere appropriate.
Do you crate pianos for long-distance moves?
Custom wooden crating is available and is worth considering on a long haul or where the instrument is valuable. The crate is built to the piano’s dimensions, so we need measurements or photographs to quote it.
Is Condor Moving Systems licensed and insured?
Yes. Condor Moving Systems operates under USDOT 1126171, MC 458180 and TxDMV 006041428C, and is a direct mover rather than a broker.
Moving Resources
Build your inventory online
Go room by room through 250+ household items and get your estimated cubic feet and weight in about ten minutes.
Start the inventory tool →Moving checklist
Week-by-week tasks from eight weeks out to move day — utilities, address changes, school records, packing order.
Open the checklist →What movers can't take
Propane, fuel, paint, aerosols, ammunition and perishables can't go on the truck. Check the non-allowables list first.
See non-allowables →Moving coverage explained
Released value versus full value protection, in plain English, so you know what's covered on move day.
Compare coverage →Boxes and supplies
Dish packs, wardrobe boxes, tape, bubble wrap and kits sized by home — the same materials our crews use.
Shop supplies →Current coupons
Active discounts on moving services and materials. Mention the offer when you book.
See coupons →Moving a Piano?
Tell us where you're moving and what you're taking with you. A Condor moving consultant will review your move and help you determine the services, crew and equipment you'll need.