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Phoenix Moving Cost Estimator

Quick ballpark by move size. For a real binding number we do a free in-home or video walkthrough.

This calculator gives a rough range based on move sizes we see most often in Phoenix metro. Real estimates require a walkthrough β€” every job has variables (stairs, parking, packing extent, specialty items) that move the number. Use this to budget; don't use it as the actual quote.

Local moves (within 75 miles of Phoenix)

Move size Crew Typical hours Total range
Studio 2 movers, 1 truck 3–4 $435–$580
1 Bedroom Apartment 2 movers, 1 truck 4–5 $580–$725
2 Bedroom Apartment 3 movers, 1 truck 5–6 $925–$1,110
2 Bedroom House 3 movers, 1 truck 6–8 $1,110–$1,480
3 Bedroom House 4 movers, 1 truck 7–9 $1,820–$2,340
4 Bedroom House 4 movers, 1–2 trucks 9–12 $2,340–$3,720
5+ Bedroom Estate 5–6 movers, 2 trucks 10–14 $3,800–$5,500

What's included

All ranges include: travel time within metro Phoenix, free pad-wrap and shrink-wrap, basic furniture disassembly/reassembly, dollies and equipment, standard 60Β’/lb federal liability. Not included: packing services ($45-65/hr per packer + materials at cost), specialty items (piano +$425, pool table +$450, gun safe +$350-650), Full Value Protection ($9 per $1,000 declared value).

Long-distance moves from Phoenix

Destination 1-Bedroom 2-Bedroom 3-Bedroom
Las Vegas $2,800–$3,800 $4,200–$5,500 $6,500–$8,500
Los Angeles $3,000–$4,200 $4,500–$6,000 $7,000–$9,200
San Diego $2,900–$4,000 $4,300–$5,800 $6,800–$8,800
Denver $4,200–$5,800 $6,500–$8,500 $9,500–$13,000
Seattle $5,500–$7,500 $8,000–$11,000 $12,000–$16,500
Dallas / Austin $5,000–$6,800 $7,500–$10,000 $11,000–$15,000

Long-distance is flat per-job, no hourly. Includes loading, transport, delivery, free 30 days storage at destination if needed. Prices are walkthrough-confirmed β€” actual final number after we see your inventory.

Hidden charges to watch for (industry-wide warnings, not us)

  • Fuel surcharge: Some movers add 5-10%. We don't.
  • Long-carry fee: Charged if truck parks more than 75 ft from door. Should be in original quote if visible at booking.
  • Stair fee: Some movers charge per flight. We don't (it's already in the crew-size selection).
  • Fuel/travel time outside metro: Should NOT apply within Phoenix metro. Always ask.
  • Heavy item fee: Specialty items (piano, safe, treadmill) are line items in our quote. They should not be "discovered" at the job and charged extra without your approval.
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 β€” 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 β€” we serve Phoenix the way Phoenix actually is.

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What Phoenix is saying

Janelle R.
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"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 β€” no surprises. They wrapped my mom's piano without me asking."

Diego M.
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"Used them twice. Second time was Mesa to Gilbert in July, 109Β°F outside. Crew kept the truck doors closed except for loading and ran a small fan inside β€” none of my records warped. Hablan espaΓ±ol lo cual ayudΓ³ con mis padres."

Patricia K.
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"Downsizing after 32 years in the same house. The guys were patient with my labeling system and didn't push to upsell packing materials I didn't need. Estimate was within $40 of the final bill."

Trevor S.
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"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."

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 β€” 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 β€” 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 60Β’ per pound per item β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” does it damage my stuff in the truck?

Trucks hit 130Β°+ 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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