CarePhilly Movers LLC offers piano moving in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania suburbs, billed at the same hourly rates as our other moves. Before the move, the crew looks at the path the piano has to travel (stairs, doorways, how far the truck can park) from your photos or video. To get a non-binding estimate, please submit photos or a video of your piano and the moving path via our quote form. CarePhilly Movers is licensed by the Pennsylvania PUC as a household goods carrier, utility code 8928034.
Whether the piano is moving within Philadelphia or to a nearby suburb, the time the job takes depends on stairs and floors, the elevator, and how far the truck can park from the entrance. We operate exclusively within Pennsylvania, for residential and commercial clients alike. USDOT 4479673 is registered for moves within Pennsylvania only.
Key takeaways:
- Stairs, floors and the distance to the truck affect how long a piano move takes.
- Pricing is billed at hourly rates with a 3-hour minimum.
- We hold utility code 8928034 for authorized moves within Pennsylvania.
- Estimates are based on photos, a video, or an in-person look at the instrument and stairs.
Professional Piano Moving Services in Philly
Moving heavy furniture like a piano starts with a look at the route. When you book, send photos or a video of the piano and the whole path it has to travel: the room, hallways, doorways, stairs and the entrance. That way the crew can see before moving day what the job involves and how many movers it needs.
If an item may not fit safely, the crew tells you about the risk. Maya Hanson wrote on Google: “When they tried to take a couch down a flight of stairs that didn’t fit, they warned me about potential damage — it didn’t end up working so they moved it to a different location.” We move pianos as part of house, apartment and commercial moves within Pennsylvania.
Piano Moving Cost and Pricing Structure
Piano moving cost at CarePhilly Movers is based on the hourly rate for the crew size your move needs. We do not offer a flat price for local moves; billing is determined by the actual time worked. A non-refundable $150 deposit is required to hold your moving date and time, which is then applied toward your final bill.
| Crew Size | Hourly Rate (Truck Included) |
|---|---|
| 2 Movers | $150/hour |
| 3 Movers | $200/hour |
| 4 Movers | $250/hour |
Please note that we have a 3-hour minimum for all jobs. The clock starts when our truck leaves the terminal in Northeast Philadelphia and stops once the unloading at your destination is complete. While driving time between addresses is billed, the return trip to our terminal is free of charge, and there are no separate mileage fees for local moves.
How the Move Works: From Terminal to Unloading
The duration of a move depends significantly on variables like stairs, floor levels, and the distance between the parking area and the entrance. As a very rough guide for a whole move, a studio apartment takes 3–4 hours and a house 8–12 hours or more; how much time a piano adds depends on its path. Whether you are moving a piano in King of Prussia or elsewhere in the Philly area, photos or a video of both locations help us plan the crew size.
The clock starts when our truck leaves our Northeast Philadelphia terminal. We ask for clear photos or videos when you book, so the crew can check whether the piano can clear the stairwells and doorways on its path. Our estimates remain non-binding, as the final bill reflects the time actually worked.
Why Philadelphia Trusts CarePhilly Movers
You can check our credentials and protections yourself. CarePhilly Movers is licensed by the Pennsylvania PUC as a household goods carrier, utility code 8928034. Furthermore, USDOT 4479673 is registered for moves within Pennsylvania only. We do not provide out-of-state transport.
Regarding protection, Basic released-value protection is $0.60 per pound per article, and it is not full replacement value. We maintain active Cargo (Form H) and liability (Form E) insurance filings with the PA PUC. We are rated 5.0 on Google. As Catherine Hankerson shared on Google: “Great company. I called and was able to get my belongings moved the same day. Great company and great service. Highly recommend.” Similarly, Connie Potens noted: “Alex and Nick were great very prompt, timely, efficient, and did I mention fast. This was literally the most seamless move I’ve had this far.”
Service Areas: Philadelphia and Suburbs
CarePhilly Movers provides piano moving throughout Montgomery County and the surrounding Philadelphia area. Our service area includes Northeast Philadelphia, Fox Chase, Rhawnhurst, and Bustleton. We also serve Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Norristown and Conshohocken, Bucks County, Willow Grove, Glenside, Abington, Ambler, Horsham and Hatboro, as well as Upper Darby and Drexel Hill in Delaware County, for moves within Pennsylvania.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the cheapest way to move a piano in Philadelphia?
We bill piano moves at an hourly rate, starting at $150/hour for 2 movers and a truck, with a 3-hour minimum. Photos or a video of the piano and its path help us plan the right crew size. - How heavy are pianos to move?
Pianos vary greatly in weight depending on their type and size. The estimate is based on photos, a video, or an in-person look so we can plan the crew size. - Can you move a piano down a flight of stairs?
Stairs add to the total time the job takes, so we look at them in your photos or video beforehand. In one Google review, when a couch didn’t fit down a flight of stairs, the crew warned the customer about potential damage and moved it to a different location. - What insurance do you provide for piano moving?
Every move includes basic released-value protection of $0.60 per pound per article. This basic level is not full replacement value. Our company maintains active Cargo (Form H) and liability (Form E) insurance filings which are on record with the Pennsylvania PUC. - How do I book a piano move?
To book, submit a request on our home page and include photos or a video of the piano and the path it must travel. A non-refundable $150 deposit is required to secure your date, which counts toward your final bill. We accept cash, credit/debit cards, Zelle, Cash App, or Venmo upon completion of the work.