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today I'm putting my skills to the test
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as I decide whether to hire a pro piano
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mover or tackle this tricky job myself
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who do you think will win moving a piano
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in Melbourne can be a daunting task and
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you've got two main options hire a
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professional piano mover or take on the
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challenge yourself with a DIY move but
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which one is the best way forward that's
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exactly what we'll be exploring in this
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video posos are delicate heavy and bulky
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instruments that require special care
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and attention when being moved it's not
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just a matter of lifting it up and
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carrying it out the door you need to
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consider factors like safety insurance
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and of course the potential risks of
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damage to your prized possession whether
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you're a seasoned musician or a proud
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piano owner you want to ensure that your
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instrument arrives at its new
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destination in pristine condition so
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let's dive in and explore these two
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options in more detail when it comes to
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moving a piano you're going to need the
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right tools and materials for the job if
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you're hiring a professional piano mover
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they'll likely have all the necessary
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equipment from moving blankets and
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straps to dollies and protective gear
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but if you're opting for a DIY move
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you'll need to Source these items
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yourself which can add up quickly for a
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DIY move you'll also need some prior
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knowledge of how to lift carry and
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maneuver a piano safely this includes
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understanding weight distribution
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balance and how to navigate tight spaces
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and stairways it's not a job for the
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faint of heart that's for sure on the
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other hand hiring a professional piano
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mover takes the pressure off and gives
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you Peace of Mind they've got the
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expertise the equipment and the
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insurance to cover any unforeseen events
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but of course this comes at a cost and
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it's not always a cheap option hiring a
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professional piano mover typically
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involves a few key steps first you'll
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need to research and find a reputable
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mover with experience in piano
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relocation then you'll schedule a pickup
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and delivery time frame that suits you
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on the day of the move the movers will
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arrive carefully disassemble the piano
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and load it onto their vehicle
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next they'll transport the piano to its
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new destination taking care to navigate
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any obstacles like tight corners or
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narrow doorways once they arrive they'll
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unload the piano and reassemble it to
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its original state it's a seamless
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process that's designed to minimize risk
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and maximize efficiency in contrast a
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DIY move requires a lot more planning
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and preparation you'll need to gather
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your team of helpers Source the
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necessary equipment and map out the
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moving route in advance on the day of
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the move you'll need to carefully wrap
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and protect the piano load it onto a
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dolly or trolley and navigate it out of
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the house and into the moving vehicle
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from there you'll drive to the new
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destination unload the piano and
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reassemble it in its new home it's a big
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job that requires patience care and
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attention to detail not to mention a
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healthy dose of physical stamina let's
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take a look at what a DIY move might
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look like in action as you can see
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moving a piano is no easy feat
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regardless of which approach you take
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but with with the right tools knowledge
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and preparation you can ensure a safe
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relocation when it comes to hiring a
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professional piano mover one of the most
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important things is to choose a
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reputable company with a proven track
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record do your research read reviews and
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ask for references to ensure you're
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dealing with a trustworthy operator for
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a DIY move one of the most crucial
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things is to lift and carry the piano
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correctly this means bending at the
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knees using your leg strength to lift
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and keeping the piano close to your body
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you should also consider using a dolly
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or trolley to take some of the weight
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off your back and make the move more
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manageable one common issue that can
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arise during a piano move is navigating
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tight spaces whether it's a narrow
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doorway a winding staircase or a cramped
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elevator in these situations it's
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essential to have a clear plan in place
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as well as the right equipment and
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expertise to navigate the obstacle
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safely another challenge is weight
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distribution ensuring that the piano is
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evenly balanced and stable during the
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move this can be particularly tricky
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when moving downstairs or around tight
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Corners where one wrong move can spell
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disaster as we've seen both hiring a
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professional piano mover and taking on a
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DIY move have their pros and cons so
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which approach is best for you
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ultimately the decision comes down to
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your personal circumstances budget and
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level of expertise if you're short on
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time lacking in confidence or simply
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want the reassurance of a professional
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job hiring a piano mover might be the
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way to go on the other hand if you're on
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a a tight budget have some experience
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with heavy lifting and are willing to
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take on the challenge a DIY move could
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be a cost-effective option we hope this
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video has given you a comprehensive
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overview of the best way to move a piano
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in Melbourne whether you choose to hire
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a pro or take on the job yourself
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remember to plan carefully take your
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time and prioritize safety above all
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else thanks for watching and we'd love
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to hear about your own piano moving
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experiences in the comments below if
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you've got any questions or need further
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guidance don't hesitate to reach out and
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