Pianos are dense, awkward and easy to damage — most local movers won't touch them. Specialty piano movers use skid boards, ramps and piano dollies, and price by piano type, stairs and distance.
| Type | Typical weight | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Digital / keyboard piano | 50–150 lb | $120–$165 |
| Upright / console piano | 300–500 lb | $215–$305 |
| Baby grand piano | 500–650 lb | $290–$410 |
| Grand piano | 600–1,000 lb | $355–$500 |
For a baby grand piano, expect roughly $290–$410 over the 5-mile move.
Long-distance specialty movers often combine multiple items on one truck run, so the per-mile rate drops as the route gets longer — short moves pay a premium for a dedicated trip.
Size/weight class of the piano, how many flights of stairs at pickup or delivery, and how far in advance you can book a truck.