PHOENIX FAMILY-OWNED MOVERS

Moving and Storage in Phoenix, AZ

Climate-controlled warehouse off 27th Ave. Short-term and long-term, billed monthly with no minimum.

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

We run a small climate-controlled warehouse off North 27th Ave — the same building we've been in since 2012. About a third of our customers use storage for some part of their move, usually because their closing dates don't line up or they're between leases.

Storage is billed monthly with no minimum commitment. Typical pricing: a 1-bedroom apartment's worth of stuff runs about $135/month. A 3-bedroom house runs $295-$385/month depending on volume. We measure by cubic footage in vault crates, not square feet of space. Each vault is 5'×7'×7' and holds about 2,000 lbs.

Climate control matters in Phoenix more than most cities. Our warehouse stays between 65-78°F year-round. Standard self-storage units in Phoenix routinely hit 130°F in summer — vinyl records warp, candles melt into a pool, electronics fail, leather furniture cracks. If you've got anything heat-sensitive, our warehouse pays for itself within a couple months.

Storage with full move included

Most common scenario: we pack and load you out, drive the load to our warehouse, store as long as you need, then deliver to your new place when you're ready. You pay one all-in price for the move-out, monthly storage, and the move-in. Saves you the labor cost of hiring movers twice.

Standalone storage (no move)

You can also use us as just a storage facility — drop your stuff off, store it, pick it up when ready. We charge a $95 in/out handling fee plus the monthly storage. Most people doing this are storing motorcycles, classic cars, snowbird furniture, or estate items between heirs.

Climate-controlled vs ambient

We offer both. Climate-controlled is the standard rate. Ambient (warehouse temperature, no HVAC) is about 30% cheaper but only suitable for non-perishable, non-heat-sensitive items — patio furniture, garage tools, outdoor gear, sports equipment. Discuss at booking; we'll recommend based on what you're storing.

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(602) 314-7240

Mon–Sat 7am–7pm · Sun by appointment

English · Español

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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How a Desert Ridge move works

Free walkthrough

Tell us your move size, dates, origin and destination. Studios get a quote in 5 minutes by phone. Anything 2-bedroom and up gets a free in-home or video walkthrough — about 30 minutes.

Honest written estimate

You get a flat hourly rate (local) or a flat per-job quote (long distance). No fuel surcharge. No mystery line items. Final price barring you adding stuff between estimate and pickup day.

Move day

Crew arrives at the start of your two-hour pickup window. Foreman walks the property with you, signs the inventory sheet, and stays your point of contact through delivery.

Walkthrough at destination

Before we leave, you walk every room and confirm placement. Anything damaged is documented on the spot and settled within seven days. We do not leave the destination until you say we can.

We move across all of Phoenix metro

Day-rate moves anywhere within ~75 miles of our 27th Ave warehouse. Long-distance to anywhere in the Lower 48.

What Phoenix is saying

"Used them twice. Second time was Mesa to Gilbert in July, 109°F outside. Crew kept the truck doors closed except for loading and ran a small fan inside — none of my records warped. Hablan español lo cual ayudó con mis padres."

"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."

"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."

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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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