Pianos:

Unless the piano is very small and light, it is almost always placed on a special skid called a piano board. The piano is covered with blankets and strapped to the board. If the piano is to be moved over a level surface for any distance, the piano board is put on a dolly- a small platform on wheels- and rolled to its destination, such as a truck or stairway. At the stairway, the dolly is removed and the piano is slid in a very slow and controlled manner up or down the stairs.

A grand piano is moved on its side, straight side down. First the lid and the pedal lyre are removed. Then the leg at the straight side of the piano is removed and the piano is carefully lowered down to the piano board. After the remaining 2 legs are removed, the piano is covered with blankets and strapped to the board. Stripped down in this manner, a grand piano is quite thin and will actually fit through a door or other opening very easily.

Hoisting: Using a Crane
Rigging: Using a Block & Tackle
When a piano must be moved to or from a floor other than the first, we prefer to hoist or rig it rather than move it up or down stairs. Believe it or not, moving a piano by stairs is actually more dangerous, both to the piano and to the movers, than hoisting it through an upper-story window with a crane. Most movers will consent to moving by stairs when only one flight is involved, or when no other alternative is possible. Of course, if the building has a freight elevator that can support the piano, that method is preferred over all others.

Basically, it is the customer's responsibility to make sure the piano will fit in its new location. This means not expecting a piano to be hoisted in a window that's too small, or carried down a stairway with too low an overhang, or moved around a corner that's too tight.

Corners are the hardest to judge because they can't be easily measured. Middlesex Movers Inc. Years of experience moving all types and sizes of Pianos can usually judge these situations pretty accurately by eye and may prefer to visit the moving sites prior to moving day if there is any question about the difficulty of the job. This probably won't be possible if the move is a long-distance one. If the piano won't fit in its intended location, the customer will have to pay for its delivery back to its point of departure, to an alternate destination, or to storage.

Pianos are very heavy. The average spinet or console weighs in at from three hundred to five hundred pounds, full-size uprights at about seven hundred, but sometimes as much a thousand.

Grands vary from about five hundred to a thousand pounds, though a concert grand may weigh as much as thirteen hundred pounds! If it were simply a matter of weight, though, all it would take would be enough strong people to do the job. Unfortunately, along with the weight come problems of balance and inertia, knowledge of which can make all the difference in doing a moving job safely and efficiently. Piano moving may conjure up images of men with monstrous arms and huge torsos, but actually two or three people of average build can do most piano moving jobs - even grands if they have the experience, the right equipment, and a knowledge that Middlesex Movers Inc. has accrue from years of moving all types of Pianos, and knows just when and where to apply a little force.

So, the task of moving a piano is not just a matter of weight. The asymetric shape, the fragility of the outer cabinet and inner mechanics, the uneven distribution of parts -- all this and more demands not only proper equipment, but also an understanding of the unique dynamics of balance and inertia that pianos pose. That is why Middlesex Movers Inc. should be your number one chooses for all your Piano moves. We employ only the best trained staff and most reliable people to every moving assignment we are called to perform. You can feel confident and secure that Middlesex Movers inc. will do the job right and save you the greef and inconvenience a less experienced Piano Mover will bring to the job.

Attempting to move a piano by yourself may easily result in a costly trip to the doctor for both you and your piano.

Don't take chances, hire a professional like Middlesex Movers Inc. and get the job done right!

 

Commercial Residential:

Middlesex Movers Inc. is your comprehensive moving company for all your commercial and residential moving needs. We have many years of experience in both types of moves and our well trained staff can help make the often stressful process easy for you. We are knowledgeable and highly experienced in moves from a single piece all the way up to a full size house or commercial business. We pad all items no matter what size it is, furniture, office equipment, and Piano’s. Our trucks and vans are state of the art in moving technology and are kept in first class running condition. If it is an office move within your current location or an office relocation you are looking for, Middlesex Movers Inc. are the professionals to call. Our courteous and careful personal are well skilled in commercial and residential moving, and always give extra careful attention to delicate equipment as well as the security and safety to all of your office files and medical records throughout the moving process. We accomplish this with as little interruption as possible to you or your clients. We work with you to get the job done expeditiously as possible.

 

Experienced Packers:

Middlesex Movers Inc. offers packing services for all types of moves. Our personnel who are specifically trained in proper packing techniques can take the worry out of making sure your valuables are safe. It makes no difference whether you are a one Bedroom Apartment or a large office our employees are ready to make your move as smooth as possible. We have extensive experience in moving office and medical files. Let us take the stress out of your next move. Some customers prefer to keep cost down by packing themselves. We can supply all the materials you need at a reasonable cost. Also we will educate you on how to pack your items. We will also provide free box delivery.

Boxes:

Middlesex Movers Inc. offers a wide assortment of boxes, to safely pack different kinds of household items, like mirrors, dishes/glasses, monitor, lamps, electronics, wardrobes etc. These item specific boxes are custom designed to save the respective items from all possible hits, tilts, rollovers while your boxes are on their move to the destination. These boxes would help you organize your moving goods and also are self-descriptive. We deliver these boxes to you free of charge at your convenience.