PHOENIX FAMILY-OWNED MOVERS

Movers in Tempe

ASU apartment turnover, downtown lofts, family neighborhoods. We work most of the major complexes weekly.

Bilingual crews (English / Español)
Heat-protocol packing for 110°F+ summers
Flat hourly · No fuel surcharge · No commission

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Licensed, Insured, Accountable

Every credential below is publicly registered and verifiable on request.

BBB A+ Accredited 2014

USDOT 1734502 Federal Authority

MC-823491 Interstate

AZ W&M #WM-AZ-09827 AZ Intrastate Hispanic Chamber Member since 2015

$1M Insured Goods-in-Transit

Tempe is our highest-volume suburb between May and August because of ASU. We move roughly 40-60 student apartments around campus during fall and spring move-ins, plus regular family and professional moves the rest of the year.

The complexes we work at most: 922 Place, The Local, University House, Vela on the Park, The District on Apache, Avana on University, Avenir, plus most of the College Avenue garden complexes. We know the dumpster locations, parking constraints, and elevator policies at each. For dorm moves at the ASU residence halls (Manzanita, Hassayampa, Barrett, Tooker), we coordinate with Residential Life on truck access.

Outside of student season, Tempe is mostly young-professional and starter-family moves — typically 1- to 3-bedroom apartments and small homes. Our 27th Ave warehouse is 18 miles west of Tempe, 30-45 minutes drive depending on traffic on Loop 202.

ASU student rate

10% off our standard hourly for anyone with a valid college ID at booking. Applies to all ASU campuses (Tempe, Polytechnic, Downtown, West) and to GCU and Mesa Community College students too. Not stackable with other promos but works on summer storage too.

ZIP codes we serve in Tempe

85281 · 85282 · 85283 · 85284

Talk to a person

(602) 314-7240

Mon–Sat 7am–7pm · Sun by appointment

English · Español

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Marcus Delgado, founder of Desert Ridge Moving Co.

Marcus Delgado Founder & Owner

Meet the owner

"We started with one truck off 27th Ave. 14 years later we're still on 27th Ave."

I'm Marcus Delgado. I grew up in Mesa — third-generation Arizonan on my mom's side, my abuelo came up from Sonora in the 60s. Before Desert Ridge I spent eight years dispatching for a Mayflower agent in the West Valley.

In 2012 I bought a used Freightliner with my two brothers and rented bay 4 of a warehouse off North 27th Ave. We did three jobs that first week. We're still in the same building, just with five more trucks and fourteen people on payroll.

What's stayed the same: I personally pick up the phone after 6pm. We don't pay our dispatchers commission so they have no reason to oversell you a packing kit you don't need. And every crew has at least one bilingual mover — we serve Phoenix the way Phoenix actually is.

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What Phoenix is saying

"ASU end-of-lease panic move. Called Wednesday for a Sunday slot, got it. Two guys, four hours, $560 flat. Took my IKEA bunk apart and reassembled at the new place near Mill Ave."

"My move from Tempe to Chandler ran two trucks for a 3-bedroom. They blanket-wrapped my mom's antique sewing machine that I forgot to mention at booking — at no extra charge."

"Long-distance to Denver. Loaded Friday in Chandler, delivered Tuesday morning in Lakewood. One small dent on a dresser, they Venmo'd me $75 same day to settle it. Honest about what insurance does and doesn't cover."

"Hired Desert Ridge for a 2-bedroom move from Tempe to North Scottsdale. Three guys, six hours, $890 flat. Foreman Hector walked me through the bill before they unloaded — no surprises. They wrapped my mom's piano without me asking."

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book my Phoenix move?

For local moves we usually have spots within 7–10 days. May through August is our heaviest season — book 3 weeks out if you want a Saturday. For long-distance we need 2–3 weeks lead time to schedule the route.

Do you charge by the hour or flat rate?

Local moves under 50 miles are hourly — flat hourly with no fuel surcharge. Long-distance is a flat per-job quote based on weight and distance. We do an in-home or video walkthrough before quoting anything over a studio.

What happens if my stuff gets damaged?

Standard liability is 60¢ per pound per item — that's federal minimum, included free. Most customers add Full Value Protection at $9 per $1,000 of declared value. We document any damage on the spot and settle within 7 days.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes — USDOT 1734502, MC-823491, Arizona Weights & Measures #WM-AZ-09827. We carry $1M goods-in-transit coverage and full Workers' Comp under Arizona ICA. Certificate of Insurance available on request.

Do you move pianos and pool tables?

Yes. We move uprights and baby grands regularly — 4-man crew, blankets, dollies, board for stairs. Slate pool tables we disassemble, transport, and re-level on-site (we charge a flat $450 in metro Phoenix).

Phoenix heat — does it damage my stuff in the truck?

Trucks hit 130°+ inside in summer. We load heat-sensitive items last (electronics, vinyl, candles, wine, medications) so they're in the truck the shortest time, and our long-distance loads run with insulated blankets over those crates. Full breakdown on our packing services page.

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