Piano Tuning After Move

Piano action and tuning are sensitive to environmental change. After a move, the piano needs to: 1) acclimate to the new home's climate (2-4 weeks), 2) be re-tuned by a professional piano technician, and 3) sometimes have action regulation if significant transit shock occurred. Standard cost for post-move tuning: $150-300. The piano should not be played in the first 24-48 hours after delivery to allow strings to settle.

Many customers think a piano arrives at the new home tuned, plays correctly, and stays tuned. In reality, transit shifts the piano's action and the new environment changes humidity/temperature. Without post-move tuning, the piano will sound noticeably off. Quality piano movers proactively recommend a piano tuner appointment 2-4 weeks after delivery.

Muscleman Elite recommends post-move piano tuning 2-4 weeks after delivery. We can refer to qualified piano technicians in the destination city. Tuning is not included in the move; customer arranges separately.

Will my piano need tuning after the move?

Yes — schedule a tuning 2-4 weeks after delivery. Cost typically $150-300. Don't play heavily in the first 24-48 hours after delivery while strings settle.