Below are the questions Owen’s office fields most, from PA licensing to how a grand piano gets priced. Something missing? Call the office or use the quote form and Owen’s team will respond.
At a glance
Apollo operates under a Pennsylvania moving license, staffing its trucks entirely with company crews, with piano handling trained into every hire. Household moves get a number in writing before anything gets loaded.
Snapshot
- Coverage zoneYork County+
- Reply speedSame business day
- Piano rateSeparate written line
- StaffingW-2, piano-trained
Pricing structure by job
| Kind of job | Pricing approach |
|---|---|
| Full household move | Flat number, confirmed in writing |
| Piano-only move | Sized to the instrument, billed on its own |
| Interstate relocation | Written estimate before departure |
| Packing or storage extras | Its own separate charge |
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Is Apollo Piano Moving an actual moving company?
Yes. Apollo is a fully licensed, PA PUC-certified household goods carrier with our own trucks and W-2 crews. We are not a broker, a matching service, or a piano-only outfit — our own crew runs your entire job.
Do you only move pianos, or full households too?
Both. Owen started with piano expertise, and Apollo grew into a full-service mover — local, long-distance, apartment, and commercial — with the piano specialty riding alongside every job.
How much does moving a piano cost?
Upright consoles run about $195-$375, baby grands $450-$750, and grands $650-$1,100, depending on stairs and access. We confirm the figure on a walkthrough or video survey before move day, never as a surprise add-on.
How do you price a full York-area household move?
Local hourly rates start at $109/hr for a 2-mover crew, and full moves get a flat, written figure based on real access — downtown rowhome stairs price differently than a Spring Garden ranch.
What areas around York do you serve?
York city and the surrounding townships — Spring Garden, Springettsbury, Dover, West Manchester — plus Red Lion and Dallastown, with long-distance lanes to Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, and Pittsburgh.
Can your crew get a piano down a narrow downtown stairwell?
That's daily work for us. Downtown York's rowhome stairwells are tight, and every crew trains on skid boards, piano boards, and stair-climbing dollies specifically for this kind of access.
Are you licensed and insured in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Apollo carries PA PUC certification, US DOT and MC numbers on file, and cargo and liability coverage, so both your belongings and the piano are protected on move day.
Do you handle apartment moves with COIs and elevator bookings?
Yes. Send us the property manager's contact along the Route 30 corridor or downtown, and we'll get the certificate of insurance issued and the elevator reserved ahead of time.
Can you store belongings between a York-area closing and move-in?
Yes, in climate-controlled storage running roughly $90-$220 a month by unit size, with the same crew handling redelivery on your schedule.
How far ahead should I book, especially in winter?
A week works for most local jobs; two to three weeks is safer for long-distance moves and for scheduling around South Central PA's icy winter stretches, when dates fill fast.
What happens if my piano or furniture is damaged?
Federal minimum coverage of $0.60 per pound applies by default, with 1-3% full-value protection available for upgraded coverage, and a 9-month window to file any claim with our office.
Do you move businesses and offices too?
Yes, including corporate relocations tied to York's manufacturing and logistics employers. Commercial jobs get the same flat-rate approach as household moves.