Looking for piano movers in Lubbock? Mint Moving Co. provides professional piano moving services for upright pianos, baby grands, and full grand pianos throughout Lubbock and West Texas. Our trained team uses specialized equipment and proven techniques to transport your instrument safely — no matter the size, weight, or complexity.
A piano is one of the most challenging items to move. Weighing anywhere from 300 to over 1,200 pounds, with thousands of delicate internal parts, pianos demand professional handling. Trust the Lubbock piano movers who treat your instrument with the care it deserves.
Every type of piano requires a different approach. Our movers are trained to handle them all.
Upright pianos typically weigh 300–500 pounds and stand vertically against a wall. While smaller than grands, they still require professional movers with proper equipment. Their tall, narrow shape makes them top-heavy and difficult to balance on dollies or down stairs.
Weight range: 300–500 lbs
Baby grands measure roughly 5–6 feet long and weigh 500–600 pounds. Moving a baby grand requires removing the legs, securing the lid, wrapping the body in heavy padding, and placing it on a specialized piano board for safe transport. Every step must be done methodically.
Weight range: 500–600 lbs
Full-size grand pianos can be 6–9 feet long and weigh 700–1,200+ pounds. These concert-quality instruments demand the highest level of care. Our team removes legs, secures the lid and lyre, wraps the body in quilted padding, and uses a heavy-duty piano board with multiple straps for transport.
Weight range: 700–1,200+ lbs
Moving a piano safely takes planning, the right equipment, and a trained team. Here's how we do it.
We start with a detailed assessment of your piano and both locations. We measure doorways, hallways, and staircases. We evaluate the path from the piano's current position to the truck, and from the truck to its new home. This planning prevents surprises on moving day and ensures we bring the right equipment.
The keyboard lid is locked or taped shut. Grand and baby grand legs are carefully removed and wrapped individually. The entire instrument is covered in thick quilted padding and secured with moving straps. Pedal assemblies (lyres) are removed and wrapped separately. Every exposed surface is protected.
The piano is placed on a specialized piano board — a heavy-duty platform designed for this purpose. Our team uses coordinated lifting, furniture dollies, and ramp systems to load the instrument onto the truck. Inside, the piano is strapped to the truck wall with multiple tie-down points to prevent any movement during transit.
At the destination, we reverse the process with the same level of care. Grand piano legs are reattached, the lyre is reinstalled, and the instrument is placed in its exact desired position. We recommend waiting 24–48 hours for the piano to acclimate to its new environment before having it tuned by a professional.
We understand the temptation to save money by moving a piano yourself. Here's why professional piano movers are worth every penny.
Pianos are extraordinarily heavy and have an uneven center of gravity. An upright piano can weigh as much as a motorcycle. A grand piano can weigh more than a small car. Without proper lifting techniques, equipment, and trained partners, the risk of crushed fingers, back injuries, and worse is very real. Emergency rooms see piano-related injuries every year.
A piano contains over 10,000 individual parts including hammers, strings, dampers, and a precisely calibrated soundboard. Dropping a piano even a few inches can crack the soundboard, break hammers, snap strings, and damage the pin block — repairs that can cost thousands of dollars or render the instrument unrepairable.
Without proper floor protection and maneuvering techniques, a piano can gouge hardwood floors, crack tile, damage door frames, and punch through drywall. The weight concentrated on small caster wheels or legs creates enormous pressure on flooring surfaces. Professional movers use floor runners, protective padding, and careful techniques to prevent any property damage.
When you hire Mint Moving Co., your piano is covered by our comprehensive insurance. If something were to happen — and with our team it rarely does — you're protected. A DIY move means you absorb 100% of any damage to the piano, your home, or the people involved. Professional piano moving is an investment in protecting your instrument.
West Texas presents unique challenges for piano transport. Lubbock's climate features extreme heat in summer, occasional freezing temperatures in winter, very low humidity, and frequent dust storms. Each of these conditions can affect a piano during transport.
Rapid temperature changes cause wood to expand and contract, which can affect tuning stability, crack soundboards, and loosen glue joints. Low humidity — common in our region — can dry out and crack wooden components over time, making proper climate-conscious transport essential.
Our piano movers account for these conditions on every job. We avoid leaving pianos exposed to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures during loading and unloading. Our enclosed trucks protect instruments from dust, wind, and weather during transit.
After delivery, we recommend allowing your piano 24–48 hours to acclimate to its new environment's temperature and humidity before scheduling a tuning. We also recommend placing your piano away from exterior walls, windows with direct sunlight, and heating or cooling vents for long-term care.
We use heavy-duty piano boards, padded straps rated for extreme weight, furniture dollies designed for piano transport, and ramp systems for loading. Our equipment is purpose-built for moving instruments safely.
Our team is specifically trained in piano moving techniques, including proper leg removal for grands, safe tilting methods for uprights, and coordinated stair navigation. This isn't just furniture moving — it's a specialized skill.
Your piano is fully insured during our care. Whether your instrument is a $2,000 upright or a $50,000 concert grand, our coverage protects you financially in the unlikely event of damage during transport.
With 50+ five-star reviews from Lubbock families and businesses, our reputation speaks for itself. We're a U-Haul MovingHelper preferred partner and trusted by the Lubbock community for all types of specialty moves.
Piano moving costs vary based on the type of piano, distance, and obstacles like stairs or narrow doorways. Upright pianos are generally less expensive to move than grand pianos due to size and weight differences. We provide free, no-obligation quotes tailored to your specific situation. Call (806) 496-9057 for a personalized estimate.
Yes. Stairway piano moves are among our most common requests. We assess the staircase dimensions, turning radius, and landing space before moving day. Grand piano legs are removed first, and the body is secured to a piano board. Our team uses heavy-duty straps and coordinated techniques to navigate the instrument safely up or down any staircase.
Absolutely. Mint Moving Co. carries comprehensive insurance that covers your piano throughout the entire moving process. We understand that pianos are valuable both financially and sentimentally. Our coverage gives you peace of mind knowing you're protected from pickup to final placement.
Yes, we recommend having your piano tuned after every move. The change in environment — temperature, humidity, and even altitude differences within West Texas — affects string tension and tuning. Wait 24–48 hours after the move for the piano to acclimate to its new space before scheduling a tuner.
Yes, we handle piano moves both locally within Lubbock and across longer distances throughout West Texas, the South Plains, and Eastern New Mexico. For long-distance piano moves, we take extra precautions with climate-controlled transport and additional securing. Contact us for a quote on your specific route.
Don't risk injury or damage with a DIY piano move. Let Mint Moving Co.'s professional piano movers handle your instrument with the care it deserves.