Heavy, fragile and irreplaceable, moved by specialists
Piano boards, stair climbers and custom crates for the pieces you cannot replace.
How it works at Nomad
Uprights, baby grands, 900-pound safes and slate pool tables each need a different plan. Our specialty crew leads survey stairs, turns and floor strength before quoting, then bring the equipment that job needs.
Artwork, sculpture and antiques get museum-style soft packing or custom wooden crates built in our shop. On interstate moves, specialty items ride strapped to E-track walls in the nose of the truck, the most stable spot.
What's included
- Site survey of stairs, turns and floors
- Padded piano boards and heavy-duty straps
- Stair-climbing dollies for safes
- Pool table disassembly and releveling
- Custom crates for art, marble and glass
- Placement and floor protection
The process, step by step
- 1
Photo survey
Send photos of the item and path so we can plan the equipment.
01 - 2
Wrap or crate
Pianos are blanket-wrapped on boards, art gets crated.
02 - 3
Secure transport
Items are strapped to E-track at the front of the truck.
03 - 4
Set in place
Positioned exactly where you want, legs and pedals reattached.
04
Why families choose Nomad
Right equipment
Boards, climbers and ramps sized to the job.
Custom crates
Built to measure for art and stone.
Trained specialists
Crew leads with years of piano moves.
Floor protection
Masonite and runners along the whole path.
What changes the price
Every factor is itemized on your binding estimate. Prices on this page are sample figures for illustration.
| Factor | What we look at | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Item type and weight | Upright, grand, safe or pool table | High |
| Stairs and turns | Each flight and tight turn adds time | High |
| Crating | Custom wooden crate construction | Medium |
| Distance | Local placement or interstate shipment | Medium |
Pairs well with
Long-distance moving
One dedicated truck, one crew lead and a GPS-tracked delivery window from Louisville to anywhere in the lower 48.
From $2,85001
Packing and unpacking
Full, partial or fragile-only packing with double-walled boxes, then unpacking so the kitchen works on night one.
From $64004
Storage in transit
Climate-controlled wooden vaults for gaps between closing dates, sealed in Louisville and delivered when you are ready.
From $189/mo05Piano and specialty items questions
Can't find your answer? Dispatch picks up seven days a week and will not transfer you three times.
Usually yes. Temperature and humidity changes affect tuning, so we recommend a tuner two to three weeks after delivery.
Yes, with a stair climber and a four-person crew for safes over 600 pounds, after we check the stairs.
We build custom crates in our Louisville shop for paintings, mirrors and marble tops.
Your route starts with one call
Get a binding estimate in 24 hours. Dedicated truck, GPS tracking and one crew from door to door.
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