Moving pianos is how Atlas got started. In 1925, Atlas Moving Company opened in San Diego to move pianos for local families and piano stores. A century later, our trained handlers still move uprights, baby grands and concert grands across San Diego County and the country. We’ve moved concert grand pianos and even sets for the San Diego Opera.
Call 858-513-3800 or request a piano moving quote.
A piano can weigh anywhere from about 300 lbs (a small upright) to over 1,000 lbs (a concert grand), and that weight sits unevenly over a delicate cabinet, legs, pedals and tens of thousands of precision parts. General movers who “also do pianos” risk cracked legs or lyres, scratched or split finishes, and damage to your floors, walls and stair railings. They also risk injury to the crew or to you, and shifts in transit that knock the piano badly out of regulation.
Our piano handlers have the training, equipment and experience to move your instrument safely in any conditions.
We move every kind of upright piano, from spinets and consoles to studio and full uprights, and every size of grand, from baby grands and parlor grands to living room and concert grands. We also handle digital pianos, organs, harpsichords and other large keyboard instruments.
Antique and heirloom pianos get extra care, including antique moving techniques and custom crating when an instrument needs more protection than pad-wrapping alone.
San Diego homes aren’t always piano-friendly. There are split-levels in Clairemont, hillside homes in La Jolla and Point Loma, and walk-ups in North Park. Our crews regularly move pianos up and down stairs and through tight turns, using the same specialty item moving methods we rely on for other heavy, fragile pieces. One customer said we moved their piano “from upstairs to downstairs without a scratch.” Tell us about access when you request your quote, and we’ll plan the right crew size and equipment.
Wood and felt don’t like humidity swings. Our climate-controlled household storage in Poway keeps your piano stable while you remodel, stage a home or wait on a closing. For high-value or antique instruments, we build custom crates for extra protection.
Moving farther? We ship pianos anywhere in California with our intrastate movers and anywhere in the U.S. with our interstate movers, through the Allied Van Lines network. Our long-distance moving overview explains how it works. And if it’s just the piano, with no full move, our small moves and specialty shipment program handles it.
We move pianos throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma and Coronado. Moving the rest of the house too? See our San Diego movers. Curious how it’s done? Read how to move a piano.
Atlas started in 1925 with a simple job: moving pianos for San Diego families and local piano stores. After World War II we moved military households into and out of San Diego, and in 1948 we became an agent for Allied Van Lines. Today we’re led by second-generation owner Tom Oakley, who has more than 40 years in the industry.
Tell us your piano type, both addresses and any stairs. We’ll give you a clear quote. Call (858) 513-3800 or request your free quote.
Piano moving cost depends on the piano type and size (upright vs. grand), stairs and tight turns, distance, and whether the piano needs storage or crating. A ground-floor upright moved across town costs less than a grand piano going up a flight of stairs. Call us with the details for a free quote.
Yes. Our crews move pianos on stairs regularly using piano boards, straps and extra crew members for safety. Tell us the number of steps, any landings or turns, and whether the stairs are inside or outside. That way we send the right team and equipment.
Yes. Moving, and especially the change in temperature and humidity, affects tuning. Most technicians recommend waiting 2–3 weeks after the move so the piano can adjust to its new room, then tuning it. We coordinate with you and your piano technician on any preparation before the move.
Yes. We move baby grands, parlor grands and concert grands. For a grand, we remove the legs, pedal lyre and lid, pad-wrap the body and secure it on its side on a padded piano skid board. Then we reassemble it at the destination.
Yes. Our climate-controlled Poway warehouse is a safe place to store a piano during a remodel, home sale or long-distance move. Stable temperature and humidity protect the wood, soundboard and felts. We can pick up, store and deliver your piano on your schedule.
Yes. Piano-only moves are common, whether you're buying a piano, giving one to family or moving it to another room or floor. Our small moves and specialty shipment program handles single-item moves across town or across the country.
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With more than 95 years of moving experience and knowledge behind us, we believe you will quickly realize why we stand apart from other local moving companies. Learn more about Atlas Transfer & Storage.
Contact one of our representatives for more information at 858-513-3800. Or, if you choose, please feel free to complete our free online moving quote. We look forward to hearing from you.
