HomeWho We AreInquire NowMarathon MoversLocal and Long Distance MovingGet In TouchKnow MorePiano MovingAbout 20 years ago, we started as a piano moving service. Over the years we’ve mastered the ins and outs of moving all types of pianos – from vintage Yamaha uprights to beautiful Steinway & Sons concert grands. Read More...Local MoversIf you are looking for reliable residential moving services in the Austin area, we can help with that too! A few years after we started transporting pianos, we got requests from customers who wanted more comprehensive service. Read More...Long Distance MovingMarathon Movers works with a national carrier to deliver our exceptional services nationwide. If you’re moving state-to-state, move with us and experience the Marathon difference. Read More...Tips for Prepping a Piano for a Long Distance MovePrep a Pianoby texasmaron 2018-06-020 CommentsPianos are a wonderful addition to any home. They provide beautiful music and a safe hobby to be enjoyed at home. Pianos are challenging pieces of furniture when it comes to moving, however. If you find yourself moving a long distance with a piano in your possession, you could benefit from these tips provided by Great Guys Moving (https://www.greatguyslongdistancemovers.com/) on how to move your piano safely and effectively.Preparing Home RemovalBefore you even begin to consider preparing your piano for a long distance move, it’s important for you to take a moment to closely examine your piano and determine the type of piano which you own. The weight, style, and shape of your piano will play a key role in how it is best moved out of your apartment and moved the long distance to your new home.Spinet pianos are the smallest type of pianos that can be sat at and played normally. These pianos weigh between 300-600 pounds and tend to be compact, short, and long. Spinet pianos are the easiest pianos to move out of a home without requiring any disassembly. The help of four or five healthy people should be able to move the piano out of your home and into the moving truck with relative ease.An upright piano is a step above a spinet piano. It is much taller than a spinet piano and tends to be wider as well. These pianos may require special removal from your home by use of a piano trolley. Lastly, the largest type of piano is the grand piano. Sporting a harp-shaped soundboard and a long keyboard, these pianos can easily weigh upwards of 1,000 pounds and will require special care and steps to be removed from your home such as disassembly.Protecting The FinishYour piano has a delicate and expensive case with an equally delicate finish that has the potential to become damaged, scratched, or dulled during a long distance move. To protect the finish of your most cherished instrument, invest in large non-slip protective blankets. These blankets can be placed over your piano and tucked under the legs and edges to remain securely fastened to your piano. For further security, use latching cor