Professional piano moving costs $200 to $1,000 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $400 national average.1 Fixr separately publishes a $1,000 national average for moving a grand piano across town or to a nearby city, within a $700 to $2,500 national average range.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a 2026 guide updated October 2026, HomeAdvisor figures are from a 2025-data guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide updated January 2025. Your price depends on piano type and weight, distance, stairs and access, and any packing, storage, or insurance add-ons.
$400
national average (Angi)
$200–$1,000
typical range (Angi)
$1,000
national average (Fixr, 2025)
$700–$2,500
national average range (Fixr, 2025)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Oct 2026) | $400 national average; most pay $200 – $1,000 | Hourly labor $40 – $100 per mover |
| HomeAdvisor (2025 data, updated Jun 2026) | Not carried | The page gives conflicting values for its average and its normal range, so only its factor and per-type tables are used |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $1,000 national average for a grand piano moved across town or to a nearby city; $700 – $2,500 national average range; $150 low end (spinet moved within the home) to $5,000 high end (concert model shipped overseas in climate-controlled crating) | Separately published from the figure above, with no shared sourcing stated |
Cost by piano type (Angi, 2026)
| Piano type | Average moving cost |
|---|---|
| Digital piano | $200 – $350 |
| Spinet / console | $250 – $450 |
| Upright | $300 – $600 |
| Baby grand | $400 – $800 |
| Grand | $500 – $1,200 |
| Organ | $400 – $900 |
Cost by piano weight (Angi, 2026)
| Weight | Movers needed | Average cost |
|---|---|---|
| Under 400 lbs | 2 | $200 – $400 |
| 400–600 lbs | 2–3 | $300 – $600 |
| 600–900 lbs | 3–4 | $500 – $900 |
| Over 900 lbs | 4+ | $700 – $1,200 |
Upright piano models
HomeAdvisor prices local versus long-distance moves by upright model:
| Upright model | Short distance | Long distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spinet (under 40 in.) | $150 – $300+ | $500 – $700 |
| Console (40–44 in.) | $150 – $250 | $500 – $700 |
| Studio (44–47 in.) | $150 – $250 | $500 – $800 |
| Upright (over 47 in.) | $150 – $300 | $500 – $800+ |
Fixr prices local moves by upright model with its own size definitions:
| Upright model | Size | Local cost (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Spinet | 3 ft. to 3 ft. 3 in. | $150 – $200 |
| Console | 3 ft. 4 in. to 3 ft. 7 in. | $150 – $300 |
| Studio | 3 ft. 8 in. to 4 ft. | $200 – $300 |
| Standard | 4 ft. 1 in. to 5 ft. | $250 – $350 |
The two tables use different size definitions and distance scopes, so they are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly.
Grand piano models
HomeAdvisor prices local versus long-distance moves by grand model:
| Grand model | Short distance | Long distance |
|---|---|---|
| Petite | $250 – $400 | $1,000+ |
| Baby | $250 – $500 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| Medium | $250 – $500 | $1,200 – $1,500 |
| Parlor | $300 – $600 | $1,200 – $1,700 |
| Semi-concert / ballroom | $300 – $650 | $1,500 – $2,000 |
| Concert | $300 – $650 | $1,500 – $2,000+ |
Fixr prices local moves by grand model with its own size definitions:
| Grand model | Size | Local cost (Fixr, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Petite | 4 ft. 5 in. to 4 ft. 10 in. | $200 – $300 |
| Baby | 4 ft. 11 in. to 5 ft. 6 in. | $250 – $350 |
| Medium | 5 ft. 7 in. to 5 ft. 8 in. | $300 – $400 |
| Parlor | 5 ft. 9 in. to 6 ft. 1 in. | $350 – $600 |
| Semi-concert | 6 ft. 2 in. to 6 ft. 8 in. | $350 – $700 |
| Ballroom | 6 ft. 9 in. to 8 ft. | $400 – $800 |
| Concert | 8 ft. to 9 ft. | $450 – $1,500 |
HomeAdvisor and Fixr define and price the models differently, so the tables are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly.
Cost by distance (Fixr, 2025)
| Move | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room to room | $150 – $350 |
| Across town | $350 – $1,000 |
| Cross country | $700 – $2,500 |
| International shipping | $700 – $3,500 |
| Shipping overseas | $2,000 – $5,000 |
HomeAdvisor prices shorter moves by mileage bands: $150 to $300+ for up to 50 miles and $500 to $800+ for 50 to 150 miles. Per-mile rates differ by publisher: Angi quotes $1.50 to $3 per mile for long-distance moves, while HomeAdvisor quotes $1.50 to $2.50 per mile locally and $2.50 to $10 per mile long-distance. These are separately published figures rather than compared directly.
Matching figures across publishers
| Item | Cost | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Stairs | $5 – $10 per step, or $40 – $100 per flight | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Dismantling | about $100 | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Crating | $800 basic; $1,200 heat-treated | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Hoist and crane service | $750 – $2,000 | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
| Climate-controlled storage | $50 – $75 per month | HomeAdvisor/Fixr (matching) |
These rows match across the two publishers; the pages state no shared sourcing.
Other fees, by source
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly labor | $40 – $100 per hour per mover | Angi (2026) |
| Hourly labor | $10 – $20 per hour per person, usually with a three-hour minimum | Fixr (2025) |
| Long carry fee | $50 – $150 | Angi (2026) |
| Climate-controlled transport | $100 – $400 | Angi (2026) |
| Disassembly and reassembly | $50 – $150 | Angi (2026) |
| Insurance upgrade (high-value or antique pianos) | $50 – $300 | Angi (2026) |
| Post-move inspection or cleaning | $50 – $150 | Angi (2026) |
| Extra insurance above $5,000 instrument value | $10 – $15 per $1,000 of declared value | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Extra insurance above $5,000 instrument value | $15 – $20 per $1,000 of value | Fixr (2025) |
| Additional items (e.g. bench) | $20 flat per item, or $1 per pound | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Self-rented climate-controlled storage unit | $240 per month average, or $1 – $1.80 per sq. ft. | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Stairway turn | $75 each | Fixr (2025) |
| Difficult terrain or narrow spaces | up to $200 | Fixr (2025) |
| Fuel and travel surcharge | $150 – $200 under 1,000 miles; over $250 past 1,000 miles | Fixr (2025) |
| Rush job | $300 short-distance; $700 long-distance | Fixr (2025) |
| Cancellation or rescheduling fee | $100 – $400 | Fixr (2025) |
Angi and Fixr publish very different hourly rates; the rows are kept as separately published figures rather than compared directly. Fixr also breaks its $1,000 average job into about $600 of labor and $400 of tools and materials, and prices a specialist piano removalist at $700 to $2,500 versus $550 to $2,000 for a general mover.
Equipment and packing materials
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Moving blankets | $20 – $40 | Angi (2026) |
| Straps and harnesses | $10 – $30 | Angi (2026) |
| Heavy-duty dollies | $30 – $50 | Angi (2026) |
| Ramps | $20 – $60 | Angi (2026) |
| Custom crating | $200 – $600 | Angi (2026) |
| Dolly | $125 – $200 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Hump strap or locking belt | $25 each | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Skid board | $125 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
| Protective pads and blankets | $30 – $35 | HomeAdvisor (2025 data) |
The two publishers price overlapping gear at different points; the rows are separately published figures rather than compared directly.
After the move: tuning
Post-move tuning is priced separately from the move itself: Angi quotes $100 to $200, HomeAdvisor $100 to $150, and Fixr $150 to $500. Each is a separately published figure, not compared directly.
Related guides
Moving Cost
Storage Unit Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Piano Moving Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does It Cost to Move a Piano? (2025 data)
3. Fixr — Professional Piano Movers Cost (2025)