Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Piano Moving & Storage Services in Oakland, CA
For six decades, we have been the trusted specialists in piano moving and storage across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our family-owned business combines time-honored techniques with modern expertise to ensure the safe transport of pianos, from heirloom uprights to concert grands, through challenging environments like narrow staircases and tight hallways. Our Oakland-based warehouse provides climate-controlled, secure storage designed specifically for pianos, preserving their condition during transitions or long-term. With generations of experience and a commitment to personalized service, we prioritize the sentimental and financial value of each instrument.Our team's deep local knowledge and dedication to excellence have earned us numerous five-star reviews. We offer additional support through connections to expert piano tuners, technicians, and refinishers for maintenance and restoration needs. Every move is executed with precision, care, and clear communication, ensuring peace of mind for our clients. Our 60-year legacy reflects our unwavering focus on specialized piano care, from initial consultation to final delivery.
Services
Piano Moving
Piano Storage
Piano Tuning
Piano Transportation
Piano Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of specialized piano moving expertise.
- Our team navigates challenging Bay Area architecture with precision.
- We provide climate-controlled piano storage designed for musical instruments.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized, transparent service.
- We connect clients to certified piano maintenance professionals.
What people say
Exceptional team
Careful with property
Smooth communication
Expert piano handling
Professional service
Services
Piano Moving
Specialized piano moving services for all types, including uprights, spinets, and grand pianos. Our team uses precision techniques to navigate challenging spaces like narrow staircases and tight hallways. With 60 years of experience, we ensure safe transport while protecting your property and instrument.
Piano Storage
Climate-controlled storage solutions designed specifically for pianos. Our Oakland facility maintains optimal humidity and temperature to preserve instruments during moves, renovations, or long-term storage. Pianos are stored upright to maintain structural integrity, with insurance coverage for added security.
Piano Tuning
Connections to certified piano tuners for regular maintenance and post-move adjustments. Our network ensures your piano maintains proper pitch and tone after transportation or long-term storage. Services include action regulation and voicing for optimal performance.
People
Greg McCrea
Second Generation Manager
Greg McCrea leads the second generation of this family-owned business, building on 60 years of expertise. He specializes in navigating complex piano moves through challenging Bay Area architecture while maintaining exceptional client communication.
Harry McCrea
Founder
Harry McCrea established AA Piano Moving in 1964, developing time-tested techniques for piano transportation. His legacy of precision and care continues through the company's ongoing commitment to specialized piano services in the Bay Area.
Questions
What types of pianos do you move?
We move all piano types including spinets, consoles, studios, uprights, and grand pianos from manufacturers like Yamaha, Steinway, and Baldwin.
Do you offer storage solutions?
Yes, our Oakland facility provides climate-controlled piano storage with insurance coverage, storing instruments upright to maintain their condition.
How do you handle difficult moves?
Our team uses specialized techniques to navigate tight spaces, narrow hallways, and challenging staircases while protecting your piano and property.
Are you a local business?
We're a family-owned Oakland business serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1964 with deep local knowledge of architectural challenges.
Can you help with piano maintenance?
We connect clients to certified piano tuners, technicians, and refinishers for post-move adjustments and restoration needs.
