Piano & Safe Movers in Westfield, MA
Uprights, baby grands, gun safes and single heavy pieces – moved with a piano board, stair-climbing dollies and a crew that has done it before.
- Purpose-built piano boards, skid boards and stair-climbing dollies
- Four-person crews for grands, safes over 500 lb and tight staircases
- Doorways, thresholds and floors protected before the piece moves
A piano or a safe is one item, but it is the item that damages a house. The weight is not the hard part – the turn at the bottom of the stairs is. We send the right crew size, measure the path first, and protect every surface the piece passes.
What we move as a specialty piece
- Upright and console pianos, spinets, and player pianos
- Baby grand and grand pianos (legs and lyre removed, body on a skid board)
- Gun safes and fire safes from 300 to 1,500+ pounds
- Slate pool tables, large statuary, single oversized appliances
How a piano or safe move runs
- We measure doorways, stair width and the turn radius before we quote.
- Floor runners, door jamb pads and a ramp go down first.
- The piece is strapped to a board or safe dolly and walked, never carried loose.
- At the new spot it is set, leveled, and the piano legs are reattached.
Specialty move pricing
| Item | Access | Crew | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upright piano | Ground floor, no stairs | 3 movers | $280–$420 |
| Baby grand | One flight of stairs | 4 movers | $550–$850 |
| Gun safe, 700–1,000 lb | Garage to basement | 4 movers | $450–$800 |
Tell us the stairs. A straight run is routine. A winder or a spiral staircase changes the crew, the equipment and the price, so a photo of the turn saves everyone a surprise on the day.
Booking a specialty move
Send the make and model of the piano or the safe's weight and dimensions, plus photos of the path at both ends. This service is often booked alongside a local move or a downsizing move. Get a specialty quote.
How Empire Movers & Storage Helps You
Local Moving
Same-day crews for moves inside Western Massachusetts, priced by the hour with a binding cap.
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Long-Distance Moving
One crew and one truck from your old door to your new one, anywhere in the lower 48.
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Senior & Downsizing
Sort, pack, move and set up the new home at an unhurried pace, with the family kept in the loop.
Learn More ›Areas We Serve
Based in Westfield, we cover Hampden and Hampshire County and the rest of the Pioneer Valley. Out-of-state moves go anywhere in the lower 48.
Cities & Towns
Counties
- Hampden County
- Hampshire County
What We Move
- Houses & apartments
- Offices & retail
- Pianos & safes
- Senior & downsizing moves
- Labor-only loading
- Heated storage
Piano & Safe Moving FAQ
Do you tune the piano after the move?
No, and no mover should. Let a piano settle two to four weeks in the new humidity, then have your tuner in. We can recommend one in the Pioneer Valley.
Can you get a grand piano up a narrow staircase?
Usually, with a four-person crew and a skid board. If the turn is too tight we will tell you before booking and price a hoist or a different route.
Is the piano or safe insured while you move it?
Yes, under our valuation coverage. For a high-value instrument we recommend full-value protection, quoted on the item's stated value.
Do you move safes down to a basement?
Yes, with a safe dolly and stair rails. We need to see the stairs and the landing first; open-tread or wooden basement stairs sometimes need reinforcement.
Can you move just the piano and nothing else?
Yes. A stand-alone piano or safe move is a common booking, priced as a single specialty item with a trip charge.
Empire Movers & Storage
77 Servistar Industrial Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Licensed & insured in Massachusetts
Family-owned since 2009
Phone:
(413) 562-7480
Email:
[email protected]
Business Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Sunday:
Closed