South Bay Piano

I go to Unilocal to find a piano mover and see photos of a female/​male team accomplishing amazing feats with huge pianos and five stars all around… of course I’m going to hire them.
They answered right away when I called, gave me a very reasonable quote, and offered me a choice of 2 hour windows on the day I desired. On moving day they called to let me know they were on their way (at the early end of their window) and had the piano on the truck in five minutes or less. Arriving at my new home they again had the piano out and in place in just minutes. They also gave me a tuner referral when I asked, and gave me more advice about pads and coasters for the wheels on my wood floor. Both people were very friendly and professional. I hope I won’t need movers again for a long time, but I would call South Bay Piano in a moment if I did. This was the easiest part of my move, requiring no effort from me but the original phone call. I couldn’t ask for better piano movers.

Usually moving is a painful and crazy process and it certainly doesn’t get easier with a piano however South Bay Piano made the move for my baby grand and it was an absolute stress free experience. First of all, Esther is prompt and returns calls. I’ve had to make a slight schedule change and there were no issues at all. She always returned my calls. The day of the move, they were punctual and they disassembled and moved my baby grand in less than 25 minutes. Also, there was only a team of two since I had only a couple of stairs. When I first moved my piano, it was team of 5 men, completely inefficient compared to how South Bay Piano moved it this time. They drove to my new home and it was assembled just as quick. I was so amazed at how quick they were and how smooth everything went. They even helped me with protecting my floors since I had just had my floors refinished. This is a top notch business for the Bay Area. They honored what they quoted and I actually gave them a large tip since it went so well. I was so impressed with this service!

Just in the initial quote request process, Esther called me back within an hour of leaving a message. I have not booked yet, but this is a piece of «Business 101» I LOVE! Already quick and professional. They are pretty close to having my business, stay tuned for more!

Prompt, efficient, careful and friendly. They got my old upright piano safely moved from one home to the other. The smiles and nice sense of humor were an added bonus.

I am very impressed with the skills and time it takes to move my piano to a 2^nd floor Daly City house. They even take out the front door gate and put it back for me. Great and professional service. Do hire them to protect your purchase or investment. The price is reasonable.

Once Esther and I finally connected the service was great. I had a stand up piano that I needed moved out of a house and they helped me exactly with what I needed. They kept in touch the day of to let me know when they would arrive, they arrived exactly when they said they would, the piano was moved carefully and without incident, and the price was definitely reasonable. I would definitely use them again if I need to move it or would recommend them to others.

We used them twice, very professional and prompt. They are very careful with your piano, we highly recommend them!

Great experience, they gave me a quote in the phone, gave me a range of time and said they would call 30 minutes prior, and they did just that. We had to move a few items before moving the piano in, and they helped me and even referred a piano tuner. I definitely will recommend this company to others.

WOW! I’m impressed. They moved an upright grand on 2 days notice, were early, and had it moved and set up in less than an hour. They have the best price and the best service. I highly recommend them with no reservations. Thanks Esther for such quality service.

I was very impressed by the prompt and excellent service I received by South Bay Piano Movers. I called and left a voicemail yesterday afternoon for a last minute move of an upright piano that I was getting free from a school. Esther returned my call within 15 minutes and was able to schedule pick up and delivery this morning with a 10AM-​12PM window. She called me at 9:45 AM with a 30 minute lead time and they arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule. While loading it, they noticed a loose leg and were able to explain how to easily tighten it.
Upon delivering the piano to my home, they quickly and gently unloaded it, and gave me a referral for a piano tuner. As a first time piano owner, I was super appreciative of the tips. I highly recommend this company for piano moving needs!

South bay piano is the best piano moving company i have experienced. Their prices are unbeatable, and service is outstanding. I have a grand piano and it was slightly damaged in previous movings. South Bay piano crew explicitly pointed out the cracks up front to make sure I was aware of them. Then they took great care to make sure the piano was properly wrapped. The piano is very heavy but every time piano touched blanket it’s in the most gentle way. After they assembled the piano in the new place, I verified there was not a single new crack or scratch. I sincerely appreciate their service.

I needed to have the family piano moved about 80 miles to my home after my mother passed away. I had several other pieces of furniture that I wasn’t able to fit in my pick-​up truck. Esther agreed to take the other pieces as well for no additional charge! (We gave her and Christian big tips!) They called to tell us when they were on their way, came within their time window, loaded everything efficiently, delivered it, and put it all in place. I highly recommend them and would definitely use them again!

These folks are as advertised. Show up. Move piano. Done. No fuss, great price. I’ll hire again, no question.

What an amazing service, they arrived on time, took a very gentle care and delivered the piano flawless!
Thank you Esther! You’re the best :-)
I highly recommend them!

I absolutely love them! Such nice, honest, and helpful people. They were so careful and thorough. I don’t know what we would have done without them! I highly recommend this company to help move any Piano needed.

I’ve used South Bay Piano Movers twice and they were absolutely wonderful (moved an old upright up an down intricate staircases at our old place). I’d love to use them again, but they aren’t returning my calls and I have no other way of getting a hold of them. Are you there? I’m going to have to use another moving company. Please respond to this message.
Update: Looks like they were having phone problems. Unfortunately I had to go with another moving company that charged way more and wasn’t nearly as good (they were quite rough on our piano). South Bay Piano Movers were very apologetic and very nice when they called and have offered me a discount in the future – which I will use! I have recommended that they create a business email and post it on this site as an alternate way to get a hold of them (the only reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars). I really do highly recommend them! Use them! You won’t regret it.

South Bay Piano Movers is awesome. I found a great piano on Craigslist and needed it carefully moved. After reading about some horror stories of moving companies ruining pianos during the moving process, I spoke with a few people who recommended South Bay Piano Movers. After reading all of the great Unilocal reviews about them, they sounded like a good choice.
I left a message and got a call back right away. Esther asked me a few questions about the move, where it was located, where it was being moved to, any obstacles, stairs, etc. I was given a bid of $ 175 and I would say it was the BEST $ 175 I have spent in a long time!
This piano weighed 700lbs, was made in 1895, and was already beautifully tuned. Esther called me in the morning to tell me that she and her partner had the piano and were on their way to my house. The showed up on time and gracefully unloaded this beast of an antique and carefully carried it into my home. Esther and Christian completed this back breaking job promptly, and more importantly perfectly. The piano looks and sounds beautiful!
Moving furniture is hard work, but moving pianos takes a certain kind of professional mover. Esther and Christian were those professionals, and I highly recommend them!

Esther and her team were as good as the reviews promised. I had to get an antique piano moved and they were on time and very reasonably priced. In additoin both of them were very pleasant and effecient. Wont be going to anyone else other than them if needed and would highly highly recommend them.
Thank you South Bay Piano!

I have never been more pleased in the job this company did. They showed up on time (first good sign) sized up the job (second great sign). The movers have great sense of humor, they got the job done with in a hour an a half, they had the best rates ($$) I could find! Needless to say I will be calling again and again. Thank U south bay!

As some other reviewers mentioned, they gave me good quotes that were lower than the other quotes that I received. And since this was for moving a free (was $ 100 but the nice couple who was selling it decided to give the piano away for free) old spinet piano, I didn’t care much about getting over the top service that would be expected with higher priced service.
With that said, I am very pleased with their service. They did a very good job moving the piano carefully, very efficient, and fast. They made it look easy.
At first they gave me a 2 hours window to do the move, but due to unforeseen situation with my schedule I had to ask them to come at a specific time and requested the piano delivered to my house within a certain time limit. They were able to accommodate me and got the job done as promised.
Communicating with them was also easy once you figured out their timing. If you call and they don’t pick up, make sure to leave a message and don’t worry too much. They called me back within 30 minutes every single time.
Great experience. Won’t hesitate to recommend them.