Piano moves are different from regular furniture moves — the weight, the fragility, the irreplaceable interior mechanism, and the sheer awkwardness of the shape all require specialty equipment and crew. Cal’s Moving & Storage handles piano moves on the Florence coast and throughout Oregon. We move uprights, baby grands, full grands, and digital pianos with the right equipment and proper technique.

Florence is roughly a 75-mile drive from Cal’s Corvallis headquarters via OR-99W and OR-126 through Mapleton, so we book Florence moves with a little more lead time than our in-valley jobs to make sure crews and trucks are positioned for the coast. The drive is part of the job and we handle it — you do not pay for our drive time the way you might with movers who tack on hourly travel charges from inland origins.

The other Florence-specific factor: the coastal climate. Salt air, persistent moisture, and (in the dunes neighborhoods) wind-driven sand all affect how we wrap and load. Upholstered furniture, electronics, mattresses, and wood pieces get extra protective wrapping for any move that involves coastal exposure on either end. We also bring floor protection for homes near the dunes that tend to track sand — small detail, but it matters when we are walking back and forth all day.

What Our Florence Piano Moving Service Includes

Every Cal’s piano move includes a piano dolly or skid board sized to the instrument, padded straps and protective blankets, a properly sized crew (3–4 movers depending on piano type), full disassembly and reassembly of legs, pedals, and lyres for grands when needed, careful loading and transport, basic cargo coverage with full-value protection available, and placement at the destination. We do not tune the piano after the move — that is a piano technician’s job — but we can refer you to local Florence-area technicians.

Piano Moving on the Oregon Coast

Coastal piano moves have a specific quirk: the climate change between coastal and inland environments can stress the wood and tuning of the instrument. We wrap the piano in moisture-resistant covering for any move that crosses between coastal Florence and inland destinations, and we recommend allowing the piano to acclimate at its new location for 2–3 weeks before tuning. The actual movement of the piano is the same as anywhere else in Oregon — the pre-move and post-move care is what changes for coastal jobs.

What We Move: Upright, Grand, Digital

Upright pianos (spinet, console, studio, full upright): the most common type. We use a piano dolly or four-wheel furniture dolly, padded straps, and a 2–3 person crew depending on size. Grand pianos (baby grand, full grand): the legs and pedal lyre are removed before transport, the body is placed on a padded skid board on its straight side, and a 3–4 person crew is used. Digital pianos and keyboards: light enough that 2 movers handle them with standard furniture handling, but they often need extra padding for the electronic interior and proper securing in the truck.

Florence Areas We Serve

We move customers throughout the Florence area, including:

  • Old Town Florence — the historic district along the Siuslaw River, including the Bay Street commercial corridor and the older single-family streets nearby
  • Heceta Beach — the coastal residential area north of town, including the mobile home parks and beachfront properties
  • North Florence — the newer single-family developments north of the Siuslaw River bridge along Highway 101
  • South Florence — properties along Highway 101 south of town toward the Oregon Dunes
  • Glenada and Westlake — smaller communities just outside Florence proper
  • Surrounding Lane County coast — including Yachats, Mapleton, and the Highway 101 corridor

What to Expect on Move Day in Florence

Piano move days are usually short but methodical. Crew arrives, surveys the path from current location to truck (and from truck to destination), applies floor protection along that path, wraps the instrument, and disassembles legs/pedals if it is a grand. The piano is then loaded onto the dolly or skid board and walked carefully to the truck. At the destination, the process reverses. Total time on a typical Florence upright piano move is 1.5–3 hours; grand piano moves run 3–5 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in Florence

How much does it cost to move a piano in Florence?

Piano moves in Florence start at around $300–$500 for a standard upright local move and $500–$900 for a baby grand or full grand local move. Stairs, long carries, and access challenges add to the price. Long-distance piano moves are quoted separately based on weight and distance. We provide a binding written estimate before move day.

Will my piano need to be tuned after the move?

Almost certainly. Any piano move stresses the instrument enough that it usually needs to be tuned afterward, and coastal-to-inland (or inland-to-coastal) moves particularly so because the climate change affects the wood. We recommend allowing 2–3 weeks at the new location for the piano to acclimate before scheduling a tuning. We can refer you to local Florence-area piano technicians.

Do you have insurance for piano moves?

Yes. Every piano move includes basic released-value cargo coverage. For high-value or antique pianos, we recommend electing full-value protection as part of the estimate — this provides additional coverage in the unlikely event of damage in transit.

Can you move a grand piano up or down stairs?

Yes, with proper crew sizing and equipment. Grand pianos require a 3–4 person crew minimum and we use a piano skid board with secure strapping. The crew may need to disassemble the piano further than usual depending on the staircase. We assess the access during the estimate.

Do you move digital pianos and keyboards?

Yes. Digital pianos and stage keyboards are lighter and easier than acoustic pianos, but they still need padded wrapping for the electronic interior and proper securing in the truck. A 2-mover crew handles most digital piano moves.

Ready to Schedule Your Florence Move?

Cal’s Moving & Storage operates under USDOT #3311673 as a registered interstate carrier with the FMCSA, and under Oregon ODOT Certificate #239715 for in-state household goods moves. We carry comprehensive cargo, liability, and workers’ compensation coverage, provide written estimates on every job, and can hand over our certificate of insurance to any property manager or building owner who requests one. As of January 1, 2026, Oregon tripled the penalty for unlicensed moving to $3,000 per violation — you can read more about Oregon’s 2026 moving laws and how to verify any Florence mover before you book.

Call (503) 746-7319 for a free estimate, or request a quote online. We respond quickly and we can usually quote a Florence move the same day you reach out.

Looking for related services in Florence? We also handle local moves, residential moves, long-distance moves, senior moves, packing services, and storage for Florence-area customers. For other Oregon coast and Willamette Valley locations, see our Salem, Corvallis, and long distance service pages.

Cal’s Moving & Storage is a locally owned Oregon moving company founded in 2018 at Oregon State University. We serve Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Springfield, Florence, and the surrounding Willamette Valley and Oregon coast.