Imagine, for a moment, a scenario where a general removals company undertakes the piano removals work of your much loved musical instrument. Imagine it being moved to the removal truck along with other furniture, packages, boxes and assorted items. A little knock here, a little jolt there can actually damage the piano especially if it is not properly protected with adequate covering. Bear in mind, too, that any water damage, extreme temperatures or noticeable changes in humidity can also have a detrimental effect on the instrument.
In worst case scenarios some general removal firms have relied on crudely using straps placed in random fashion around and across such a sensitive instrument as a piano. Even worse than that, some pianos have been allowed to fall out of trucks. One of the most dramatic incidents occurred in the UK four and a half years ago. A concert piano valued at approximately US$ 80,000 dropped from a removal truck onto the top of some stone garden steps. It is enough to give an owner nightmares.
The positive alternatives to such potentially risky scenarios are of course to seek out and commission dedicated piano removals specialists. People solely engaged in moving pianos and nothing else. A Company acutely aware that the instrument consists of thousands of parts and therefore demands extra care and fully focused attention. People used to handling something so sensitive that even some seemingly minor upset during removal could result in lasting damage. With the proper specialist equipment at hand and proper fully protective blanketing material for use as covering, the instrument can be moved from home to truck safely and smoothly. Once loaded into the truck it can then be securely protected in its own uncluttered environment. On arrival at its destination it can be equally handled professionally, first from the truck and on to its final destination.
Obviously, therefore there is no comparison between the two options. The first option, no matter how good and reliable a general removal company is, inevitably carries more risk. Using a specialist piano removalists, however, provides extra guarantees due to the enhanced skill, expertise and dedication on offer.