4.6 from 181 Google reviews
Local Movers Serving the Coachella Valley
Household moves anywhere in the Coachella Valley, from a Palm Springs condo to a family home in Indio, handled by a family-owned local moving company that has worked in the desert since 1987.
Wheaton agentWorld Wide Moving- A+ ratingBetter Business Bureau
- 35+ yearsin the Coachella Valley
- 4.6-star rating181 Google reviews
What's included
What a local move with us includes
A local move with Desert Moving covers the whole job, from pricing it properly to setting the last piece of furniture in place. It's for households moving within the Coachella Valley and the towns just beyond it, whether that's a one-bedroom apartment or a house with a full garage.
- A walkthrough or video survey. We look at what's moving before we price it, in person or over a video call.
- A written estimate. California requires one before a household move, and you'll have ours before anything is booked.
- Furniture wrapped. Sofas, dressers and tables are blanket-wrapped before they leave the house.
- Taken apart and put back together. Beds and tables that won't fit through a doorway are disassembled, then reassembled at the new home.
- Loading and placement. The crew loads the truck, drives it across town and puts each piece in the room you choose.
How it works
How a local move works
Four steps, and you know the price before moving day.
- 01
Tell us about the move
Call (760) 200-9494 or request a quote with both addresses, your preferred date and anything awkward, like stairs, a long walk from the street or a gate code.
- 02
Survey and written estimate
We see what's moving, at your home or on a video call, then send a written estimate. Nothing is booked until you've read it.
- 03
Moving day
The crew protects the furniture, takes apart what needs it and loads the truck. If you've booked packing, that's usually done first.
- 04
Delivery or storage
Everything is unloaded, reassembled and placed where you want it. If the new home isn't ready, it goes into storage in Indio instead.
What's different about moving in the Coachella Valley
The heat, the gates and the seasons all change how a move here is planned.
Summer heat and early starts
From June into September, the afternoon heat is hard on people and on some belongings. Candles, vinyl records, electronics and anything with wax or glue don't do well in a hot car or garage. In summer, ask for the earliest start you can get, and keep plants, medication and pets with you rather than on the truck.
Gated communities and HOA move hours
Much of the valley lives behind a gate, especially the country-club communities in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Many HOAs only allow moves on certain days or hours, ask for notice, or limit where a truck may park. Check the rules before you choose a date, then pass the gate details to us so the crew is expected when it arrives.
Condos and apartments
Condo moves in Palm Springs and apartment moves in Cathedral City often come down to access: a second-floor walk-up, a shared elevator or a carport far from the door. Tell us when you ask for a quote, because access affects the estimate more than the number of rooms does.
Seasonal residents and second homes
Plenty of valley homes are lived in only part of the year. If you're closing up a seasonal house, downsizing, or selling before you've bought, furniture can go into storage and come back once you know where it's going. We also move homes up to the high desert in Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree, and our crews start every day from Indio.
Storage in transit
When the new home isn't ready
Closing dates move, and renovations run long. When your move-out and move-in days don't line up, we load your belongings as usual and take them to our facility in Indio instead of the new address.
There, everything goes into sealed wooden vaults, each about 7½ × 6½ × 5½ ft. When you need something from your vault, call ahead and we'll arrange it. When the house is ready, we deliver.
Packing, offices and moves out of the valley
Our moving services don't stop at loading the truck. If you'd rather not pack, our crew can pack the whole house or just the kitchen, glassware and art, with our materials and every box labeled by room. See full-service packing.
For businesses, we plan office and commercial moves around your working hours. And if you're leaving the valley, we handle long-distance moves as an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving.
Comparing local moving companies? Our list of questions to ask a mover is a good place to start, and the moving checklist covers the weeks before moving day.
Reviews
Local moves, in customers' own words
After meeting with Abraham at my home, I felt confident that the move to my new home would go well. His crew was on time and got to work immediately. They were very professional, polite and worked hard to make the move run smoothly. The team was organized and got everything done in a short amount of time. Once we were at the new house, they made sure that everything was put exactly where I wanted and nothing was broken or damaged.
Rob R.Google reviewOur move could not have gone better. The movers showed up on time, were polite and friendly. They got the move done in good time and with no incidents or damages. About a week after our move I had been unable to find our toolbox. I contacted Nathan who contacted the moving crew and they knew exactly where I could find it. I would highly recommend this company - they made a pleasant experience out of what can be just the opposite.
Laurie D.Google reviewThis move was very smooth. The guys were on time, very helpful, had packing supplies to better protect the furniture. They knew what they were doing, and worked efficiently. The cost was very reasonable and overall now that I really think about it, it was a really good move with no problems so A++
The move went smoothly and quicker than expected. Everything was easy from the original booking to the move itself.
Overall excellent. Crew was polite and efficient. They were very accommodating. Got the move done in less time than originally estimated.
Came on time. 3 men in uniforms. Wrapped all furniture. Moved without problems or incident. Very helpful, pleasant crew moved quicker than estimate. We would use them again.
FAQ
Local moving questions
Can't find your answer? Call (760) 200-9494 and ask.
How much do local movers cost?
It depends on how much is moving, the access at both homes, and whether you add packing or storage. Stairs, elevators and a long carry from the truck all take time. We see the move first, in person or by video, and California requires a written estimate before a household move, so you know the price before booking. Our hourly rates are in how much movers cost in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
What are red flags with movers?
Be wary of a mover who quotes without seeing your belongings, won't put the price in writing, or has no local address. A written estimate is required in California for household moves. Ours follows a walkthrough or video survey, and our office and warehouse are at 82-585 Showcase Parkway A101, Indio.
Do you move into gated communities?
Yes, all the time. Check your HOA's move days, hours and truck rules before you settle on a date, then give us the community name, gate instructions and any notice the HOA needs. That way the crew is on the guest list and parks where it's allowed.
Will the crew take apart and reassemble furniture?
Yes. Beds, tables and other pieces that won't fit through a doorway in one piece are taken apart at your old home and put back together at the new one. Mention anything unusual, like a wall-mounted TV or a very large sectional, when you ask for a quote.
Can my belongings go into storage between homes?
Yes. If your new home isn't ready, your belongings go into sealed wooden vaults at our facility in Indio. They stay there until you're ready, and then we deliver them. If you need something in the meantime, call ahead and we'll arrange access.
Can you pack for us as well?
Yes. Our crew can pack the whole house or only the rooms you choose, most often the kitchen, glassware and artwork. We bring the materials and label each box by room so it's unloaded in the right place. Tell us what you'd like packed when you request a quote.
More moving guides
Planning a move into a guarded community? Read about moving into a gated or HOA community. Selling first? See planning a move around a closing date.
