The Move
Steinway Model B grand piano, 3rd-floor walkup, narrow stairwell
The Challenge
Stair access only, 36-inch stairwell width, 760 lb instrument
The Approach
4-person crew, stair-climber dollies, custom padding, 2-hour operation
The Result
The Steinway and the stairwell came through without a mark. The client now refers us to other musicians in the building.
About this specialty item moving in Venice
Moving a grand piano is one of the hardest jobs in the business, and a third-floor walkup in Venice with a 36-inch stairwell is about as tough as it gets. A Steinway Model B weighs roughly 760 pounds and cannot be tipped, dragged, or rushed. Our crew has moved pianos across West LA for years, and every job starts the same way: measure the stairwell, plan the pivot points, and protect the walls and the instrument before anything moves.
For this Venice piano move we brought a four-person crew, stair-climbing dollies, and custom padding, and completed the carry in two hours with no damage to the piano, the walls, or the stairwell. If you need piano movers in Venice, Santa Monica, or anywhere in West Los Angeles, this is the level of care we bring to every specialty move, whether it is a baby grand, an upright, or a concert instrument.
"I was terrified they would scratch the walls or the piano. Not a mark anywhere. True professionals."
Jennifer L., Venice
Planning a specialty item moving in Venice?
Free written estimate, flat price up front, and the same crew that handled this move.