To move a piano in Montreal, start by identifying the type of instrument and describing the journey to both addresses. NordTrans does not transport grand pianos. For a straight piano, a weightlifting machine or other heavy object, please provide the dimensions, the weight if you know it, and photos of the access points. The team can then confirm the possibility of transportation and the applicable conditions.
Moving a piano in Montreal: identifying the instrument
The word «piano» provides little information to the person preparing your request. Indicate whether it is an acoustic upright piano or a digital instrument installed on a stand. Photograph the instrument as a whole. If the model name is visible, add a photo of the inscription. You will avoid confusing the dimensions of the keyboard with those of the furniture that will need to pass through the door.
Measure the width, height, and depth of the instrument in its current configuration. Note any protruding elements, such as a fixed stand or a handle on another type of device. If you have kept the manual, provide the weight of the model indicated by the manufacturer. If you do not know the weight, simply write it down in the request. An estimate made by eye can lead the evaluation in the wrong direction.
For a fitness equipment, add a view of the base and the moving parts. For an industrial sewing machine, show the machine and its table. Specify whether the two form a unit and whether you have transport instructions. Before disassembling a component, agree on the preparation with the team and consult the manufacturer’s instructions.
Follow the path of the furniture to the truck
Start at the point where the object rests. Photograph the first door to be crossed, then step back to show the available space on each side. A piano can fit through the opening in width and lack space to turn once around the corridor. A view taken from the room and another from the corridor make it clear what this turn is like.
Note the free width at the narrowest point. An open door, a ramp, or a radiator can reduce the passage. In a staircase, show the steps, landings, and changes in direction. Add the number of floors to be covered and specify whether the staircase is inside or outside. When communicating a measurement, clearly indicate which photo it corresponds to.
Repeat the verification on the way back. If an elevator is available, find out how to use it for the move. Open the door and measure the interior dimensions. Then consider the journey between the elevator exit and the final room. The last door of the apartment can be the passage that requires the most preparation.
Understand the possible fees before booking
At NordTrans, an unusual or heavy item weighing 80 kg or more may incur additional fees. Pianos, exercise equipment, and certain commercial machines are among the items to be reported. Declare the item as soon as you request it, even if it is the only heavy item in your shipment. Residential move.
The distance between the truck and the door also comes into consideration. At NordTrans, a distance of 60 m or more may incur additional fees. If the usual entrance is inaccessible to the truck, specify where it can stop. A photo of the courtyard with the indicated entrance helps to locate the route you are describing.
Do you think the staircase is too narrow? Please provide your measurements before considering another route. Handling by a window or balcony must be evaluated specifically and may incur additional costs. Please wait for confirmation from the team before planning this solution into your schedule or budget.
Gathering the demand and preparing the day
Group the information in a single message. For example, indicate the type of instrument, its dimensions, the known model, the departure floor, the difficult passage, and the destination part. Attach the photos in the order of the route. If the weight is missing, a photo of the model plate remains more useful than an approximate figure presented as a certainty.
Confirm three points before booking: the acceptance of the item, the chosen route and the applicable fees. If it has any special value, declare it before packing and ask how the protection provided by the contract applies. The conditions are presented on the page. Insurance and protection.
On the day of transport, clear the agreed passages and leave the item at the location described to the team. Note any changes that have occurred since the assessment, such as a closed entrance or work on the stairwell. Upon arrival, indicate the final location before unloading. If you need to move other furniture to free up that space, do so before the item arrives in the room.
Frequently asked questions
Can NordTrans transport my grand piano if the apartment is on the ground floor?
No. NordTrans excludes grand pianos from its transport service. For another type of piano, please send the model, dimensions, and access details for evaluation.
What should I do if I know the model but not the weight?
Send the model's name and a photo of its registration. Specify that the weight still needs to be verified and add the dimensions you were able to measure.
Can a piece of furniture weighing less than 80 kg request a special assessment?
Yes. An unusual shape, a narrow passage or special handling may affect the conditions of transport, even if the item weighs less than 80 kg.
