Piano Removal in Dothan, AL
By Dothan Junk Removal Co. | What You Need to Know Before Moving a Piano Out
Pianos and junk removal companies have a complicated relationship. A piano is not junk - it's a beautiful, complicated instrument that might be worth something or might have outlived its playing days. Either way, it weighs between 300 and 1,300 pounds and requires a plan.
Dothan Junk Removal Co. handles piano removal with the right equipment and crew size. Here's everything you need to know before you call.
Types of Pianos - Weight and Difficulty
- Upright/console piano: 400–600 lbs. Fits through standard doors. Manageable with two experienced movers and proper dolly.
- Baby grand piano: 500–700 lbs. Requires disassembly of legs and lyre before moving. Wider profile.
- Full grand piano: 700–1,300 lbs. Major project. Requires specialized piano moving equipment. Call for assessment.
- Spinet piano: 300–400 lbs. Smallest upright style - the most manageable.
Is It Worth Anything?
Before you haul it, take 10 minutes to check. Post a photo on Facebook Marketplace with the brand name and approximate age. Steinway, Bösendorfer, and Yamaha grands can be worth significant money even in rough condition. Old uprights from lesser-known brands are often worth very little and sometimes have negative value (someone pays YOU to take it, essentially).
Dothan has piano teachers and church music programs that sometimes need donated instruments. Worth a call before you schedule the haul.
We listed the old upright on Facebook and got no takers after two weeks. Called Dothan Junk Removal, they came and took it. Honestly relieved to have it out of the living room after 15 years.- Christine B., Dothan
The Removal Process
- We assess the path - front door, turns, stair situation
- Upright pianos: wrap to protect, load on piano dolly, roll and navigate
- Grands: disassemble lid, legs, lyre (pedal mechanism); wrap soundboard; use piano board for flat transport
- Loading to truck with wheel system - we don't muscle a 600-lb piano
What Happens to a Hauled Piano?
A playable piano in reasonable condition: we try to route it to donation - churches, community centers, school music programs. A piano that's beyond playable: the cast iron plate and steel strings have scrap metal value, and the wood casing can go various ways. Pianos don't have a great recycling story, but we do what we can.
Pricing for Piano Removal
| Service | Price Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spinet/upright - ground floor | Call for estimate | Standard removal |
| Upright - stair navigation required | Call for estimate | Per stair flight assessed |
| Baby grand - ground floor | Call for estimate | Disassembly + removal |
| Full grand piano | Call for estimate | Call for assessment first |
📞 Got a Piano You Need Gone?
Call first - we'll assess size and path before booking: (334) 643-1176
One Warning
Don't try to tilt a piano and slide it yourself. Pianos are awkward to balance, and when they tip wrong they can crush a foot or take out a door frame. The horror stories are real. This is one of those jobs where the cost of a professional crew is worth every penny to not risk serious injury.
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How much does a piano weigh, and can it really not be moved by two people?
It depends on the type. Upright and console pianos run 400-600 lbs, baby grands 500-700 lbs, and full grand pianos 700-1,300 lbs. Spinets are the lightest at 300-400 lbs. Most of these need proper equipment, not just manpower.
What's the difference between removing an upright piano and a grand piano?
Upright and console pianos fit through standard doors and are manageable with two experienced movers and a proper dolly. Grand pianos require disassembling the legs and lyre (pedal mechanism) first, and full grands need specialized piano moving equipment.
Is my old piano worth anything before I have it hauled away?
Worth checking first - post a photo on Facebook Marketplace with the brand name and approximate age. Steinway, Bösendorfer, and Yamaha grands can be worth significant money even in rough condition. Older uprights from lesser-known brands are often worth very little. Local piano teachers and church music programs sometimes want donated instruments too.
What happens to a piano after you remove it - is it thrown away?
A playable piano in reasonable condition is routed to donation - churches, community centers, or school music programs. A piano beyond playable still has scrap value in its cast iron plate and steel strings, and the wood casing can go various ways.
Can I move the piano myself to save money?
We'd advise against it. Pianos are awkward to balance, and when they tip wrong they can crush a foot or take out a door frame. It's one of those jobs where the cost of a professional crew is worth it to avoid serious injury.
Do you disassemble grand pianos before removing them?
Yes - for baby grands and full grands, we disassemble the lid, legs, and lyre (pedal mechanism), wrap the soundboard, and use a piano board for flat transport before loading with a wheel system.