{"id":5320,"date":"2026-07-22T15:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panfortepian.pl\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2026-07-22T15:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:12:19","slug":"transport-pianina-pamiatka-rodzinna-z-dlugoleki-do-kielczowa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panfortepian.pl\/en\/b\/transport-of-a-piano-a-family-heirloom-from-dlugoleka-to-kielczow\/","title":{"rendered":"Transporting a Piano \u2013 A Family Heirloom | From D\u0142ugo\u0142\u0119ka to Kie\u0142cz\u00f3w"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the company Mr. Piano<\/strong> We know very well that transporting instruments isn\u2019t just about moving heavy items. Very often, it involves transporting priceless memories and family heirlooms. Recently, we had the pleasure of completing a job that required not only physical strength from our team, but above all, extraordinary precision and empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport of a beautiful, pre-war Bechstein piano from D\u0142ugo\u0142\u0119ka to Kie\u0142cz\u00f3w, near Wroc\u0142aw.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport of the Historic Bechstein Piano<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A customer contacted us to request that we transport a piano that had been in his family for generations. The sentimental value of this instrument was immense, and his concerns about it being damaged during the move were entirely understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were looking at a classic, tall model from the brand C. Bechstein<\/strong>. Based on our experience, we knew right away what that entailed. Older, pre-war instruments are characterized by a sturdy cast-iron frame and a solid wooden cabinet (often with turned, decorative legs that are very susceptible to damage). Such an instrument weighs approximately 250\u2013270 kg.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the weight may seem really high\u2014some models can weigh nearly half a metric ton\u2014we still had some leeway \ud83d\ude42 Nevertheless, the transport required specialized transport straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Journey and the Challenges Encountered: From the Second Floor to the Dream Cottage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The logistics of the job involved carrying the instrument from an apartment on an upper floor in D\u0142ugo\u0142\u0119ka and transporting it to a single-family home in Kie\u0142cz\u00f3w.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What challenges did we face along the way?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A narrow staircase in D\u0142ugo\u0142\u0119ka:<\/strong> Antique pianos are tall, which makes it difficult to maneuver them on narrow landings. We had to carefully \u201cbend\u201d the instrument around the corners, being careful not to scratch the finish or the staircase walls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Center of gravity:<\/strong> Due to its construction, the piano\u2019s weight is distributed unevenly (the rear section, with its cast-iron frame, is significantly heavier). Three experienced porters from PanFortepian.pl<\/strong> They had to work together perfectly at the crosswalks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Protection against temperature changes:<\/strong> The older wood and the action are very delicate. We carefully wrapped the piano in moving blankets and stretch wrap to protect it from any moisture and mechanical damage in the van.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Just getting to the cottage in Kie\u0142cz\u00f3w was a pure pleasure\u2014the driveway was easy to navigate, and we only had to climb a few steps to get inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How long did the shipment take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The entire operation went extremely smoothly. From the moment we entered the apartment in D\u0142ugo\u0142\u0119ka, through careful packing, carrying the items down the stairs, loading them onto the car lift, and the drive to Kie\u0142cz\u00f3w (about 10\u201315 km), all the way to carrying the furniture inside and precisely positioning it in the new living room\u2014it took about 2.5 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Costs: How much does it cost to transport a piano on a route like this?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Many customers wonder how we price these services. The cost of transporting pianos depends on several key factors: distance, the weight of the instrument, and the loading and unloading conditions (number of floors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The estimated cost breakdown for a similar project is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n