Movers in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix has an estimated population of 1,650,070 (US Census Bureau, 2023).

Moving around Phoenix

Phoenix anchors the Valley of the Sun, a broad desert metro that also takes in Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale and Gilbert. It is one of the largest cities in the country by land area, so distances inside the metro can be long even when a move never leaves the region. I-10 and I-17 cross the city, Loop 101 rings much of the Valley, and Loop 202 carries traffic through the east and south of the metro. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport sits just southeast of Downtown.

Summer heat shapes moving here more than anything else. Daytime highs routinely pass 100 degrees from June through September, so early-morning start times, water for the crew, and care with heat-sensitive items like candles, electronics and artwork are all worth discussing when you book. Winter, by contrast, is one of the easier moving seasons in the country.

Housing across central Phoenix, Arcadia and the newer suburban districts ranges from older ranch homes to large master-planned subdivisions and mid-rise apartments near Downtown and Tempe. Local moves frequently run between Phoenix and the neighboring Valley cities, while long-distance moves often connect with California, Nevada and Texas.

Sources: City of Phoenix, Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, National Weather Service Phoenix, US Census Bureau.

What moving in Phoenix actually looks like

Phoenix is the largest city we cover in Arizona, home to roughly 22.2% of the state's residents, spread over about 518.3 square miles of land (US Census Bureau Gazetteer, 2023). In areas built at this density, homes are usually a mix of houses and apartments. As a general rule, stairs, narrow streets and parking on move day tend to affect an hourly quote more than the furniture does, so confirm access at both ends with your mover.

Movers serving Phoenix generally cover the surrounding area too, so a quote for Phoenix is usually valid for a move to or from nearby towns. Distances below are straight-line, measured between Census centre points.

• Glendale, about 6 miles
• Paradise Valley, about 8 miles
• Youngtown, about 12 miles
• Tolleson, about 13 miles
• El Mirage, about 14 miles
• Scottsdale, about 15 miles

What a move in Phoenix costs

A local move inside Phoenix is usually quoted hourly: a two- or three-person crew, a truck, and travel time. The size of your home drives the hours, and packing services, stairs, long carries and bulky items such as pianos or safes add to them.

A move from Phoenix to another state is priced differently, on the weight of your shipment and the distance it travels, plus any packing, storage or specialty handling. Ask every mover for the estimate type in writing: binding, non-binding, or binding not-to-exceed.

Local move or long-distance move?

Staying inside Arizona? That’s an in-state move and a local crew can handle it. Crossing the Arizona state line makes it an interstate move, which needs a carrier registered with a USDOT number. Our call line routes you to the right kind of mover once you tell us which one you’re doing.

Before you book a Phoenix mover

• Get at least three written estimates so you can compare like with like.
• Check the mover’s USDOT or state licence number and current insurance.
• Confirm what valuation coverage is included and what an upgrade costs.
• Ask how they handle stairs, lifts, long carries and parking at both ends.
• Never pay a large deposit in cash before the truck arrives.