Before the first lift
Make a path.
We’ll make a plan.
We move pianos, with time set aside for the instrument and the rooms around it. Here’s how to make the day go smoothly.
The room gets
our attention, too.
Ostinra is a local piano moving crew serving Maple Crossing and moves within 40 miles. We plan upright and grand moves around the size of the instrument, the route and the people at each end.
We note the condition of the piano and the route with you before loading. Moving pads protect the cabinet, straps secure the load, and padded dollies carry the weight.
We lay floor runners and use rigid protection where the surface or threshold needs it. Door frames get padding where space is close. We agree on the destination room before unloading.
Ask us about coverage before booking. If you notice a concern with our handling, point it out at the handoff so we can record and review it together.
Your part of the plan
Before move day
- Measure the piano: upright height or grand length. Tell us about anything loose or damaged.
- Count all steps at pickup and delivery. Note narrow doors, landings, sharp turns and the distance from parking to the entrance.
- Clear the route, move rugs and furniture, and keep children and pets away from the working path.
- Remove music, lamps and other items from the piano. Leave disassembly, wrapping and lifting to the crew.
- Arrange access and a person to meet us at both ends. Reserve a parking space close to the entrance.
December deliveries
A piano given as a gift still needs measurements and an agreed route. Request by December 10, 2026 for December 14–23 delivery, subject to openings.
We agree on the time and access with the recipient before confirming. That keeps the gift welcome and the doorway ready.
Winter has a vote.
Clear snow and ice from steps and paths before the crew arrives. If road conditions or access prevent the move, we contact you to agree on another time. We do not force a move into an unsuitable weather window.
Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. Moves and storage visits are by appointment. A quote request alone does not book a crew or a storage space.
A few measurements go a long way.
Start with what you know. We’ll review the access before agreeing on the move.