4.6 from 181 Google reviews
Moving and Storage in Palm Springs
Household moves, packing and vault storage for Palm Springs, from mid-century houses in the Movie Colony to condos on the south side of town, by a family-owned desert moving company working here since 1987.
Wheaton agentWorld Wide Moving- A+ ratingBetter Business Bureau
- 35+ yearsin the Coachella Valley
- 4.6-star rating181 Google reviews
What we do here
Every kind of Palm Springs move
Palm Springs moves run from walled estates and mid-century houses to south-side condos, and some of them begin in Los Angeles.
MovingAcross town or down the valley
From one Palm Springs address to another, or out to Cathedral City or Palm Desert, the crew pads and wraps the furniture before loading. The written estimate comes before you choose a date.
Local moving
PackingPacking and unpacking
Our crew can pack the whole house or only the art, glassware and kitchen. At the new place, we can unpack it all again so you aren’t living out of boxes.
Full-service packing
StorageStorage while escrow catches up
Sold before the next house is ready? Your furniture can wait in a sealed wooden vault in our Indio warehouse, and when you have keys, call ahead to book the delivery.
Household storage
StorageCar storage for the off-season
Spending the hot months away from Palm Springs and leaving a car behind? We’ll keep it indoors and under cover until you’re back. Give us a call to check for space.
Car storage
BusinessOffices, studios and shops
Moving a Palm Springs office, studio or store? We schedule the work around your opening hours, and furniture or stock can wait with us until the new space is ready.
Office and commercial moving
MovingMoving out of state
Leaving Palm Springs for another part of California or another state? Those moves run through our agency with Wheaton World Wide Moving.
Long-distance moving
Why us
How we handle a Palm Springs move
- An estimate at home or on video
We look at what you’re moving, in person or over a video call, and the written estimate comes before any date is booked.
- Big pieces taken down and set back up
Bed frames, dining tables and other bulky furniture come apart for the trip and go back together in the right rooms.
- Summer days planned around the heat
From June to September, we schedule the heavy carrying away from the hottest part of the day, so talk to us about start times.
Who we move in Palm Springs
Desert Moving moves Palm Springs households and small businesses across town, into the city and out of it. We also pack, and we store furniture in sealed wooden vaults when the next home isn't ready.
Our crews and our warehouse are in Indio, about 23 miles down the valley. Before a date goes on the calendar, someone walks through the home with you or looks at it on a video call, and you receive a written estimate, which state law requires for a household move in California.
Mid-century houses and the furniture inside them
Much of Palm Springs was built in the postwar boom: low, single-story houses with glass walls, breezeways and courtyards, in neighborhoods such as the Movie Colony, Twin Palms, Vista Las Palmas and Deepwell Estates. Glass panels, original doors and floors get covered before the first sofa comes through.
The furniture often matters as much as the house. Vintage pieces and art from the Uptown Design District shops along North Palm Canyon Drive can be hard or impossible to replace, so point them out at the estimate and they'll be wrapped and loaded on their own. If you'd like the whole house packed, see how our packing crews work.
Old Las Palmas and walled estates
Old Las Palmas, laid out in the 1920s, is the city's oldest neighborhood: winding streets, mostly one-story homes, and yards behind walls, gates and tall hedges. A gated drive or a long walk from the curb changes the plan, and a walkthrough shows where the truck can stop and how far each piece has to travel.
Wind on the north end of town
Palm Springs sits at the mouth of the San Gorgonio Pass, and the neighborhoods north of Vista Chino and closer to Interstate 10 catch the strongest wind in the valley. On a gusty afternoon, a mattress or a glass tabletop behaves like a sail on the way to the truck. If a wind advisory is forecast for your date, call us and we'll talk about timing.
When the wash roads close
Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail, two of the main ways into Palm Springs from Interstate 10, both dip through the Whitewater River wash, and so does Vista Chino on its way to Cathedral City. The city lists those low stretches as often closed by flooding and blowing sand, and after a heavy rain, runoff can keep crossing them for days. If a storm or a windy spell comes through just before your move, the truck may need a longer way round, so leave some slack in the day.
Moving from Los Angeles to Palm Springs
From downtown Los Angeles to Palm Springs is roughly 110 miles on Interstate 10, through the Banning Pass, so it is a short run for a long-distance move. How the dates would work depends on your move, and we plan it with you. A few things make the trip go better:
- Book the loading side first. Many Los Angeles buildings require you to reserve the elevator or the loading dock. Get that time confirmed before you pick a delivery date.
- Estimate by video. A video survey of the Los Angeles home means nobody drives 110 miles just to count boxes.
- Plan for the heat at the far end. Unloading in Palm Springs in July is a different job from loading in Santa Monica. Early deliveries are easier on everyone, and on candles, vinyl records and houseplants.
- Have a fallback. If escrow on the Palm Springs house slips, your furniture can wait in a vault at our facility and be delivered once you have keys. Household vault storage.
Still deciding on the move itself? Our guide on how to move to Palm Springs covers the planning.
Picking a date: February tours and summer heat
Modernism Week fills the mid-century neighborhoods with tour groups for eleven days every February, with a shorter event in October. If your street is on a home tour, a move that week may mean fighting for curb space. At the other end of the year, June through September afternoons in Palm Springs routinely top 100°F, and the cooler morning slots are the first to be booked.
Parade day and Thursday nights downtown
On a Sunday morning in early November, the Greater Palm Springs Pride parade heads south down Palm Canyon Drive from Tachevah Drive in the Uptown Design District to Amado Road, and its organizers warn that downtown parking runs short. Every Thursday evening, the VillageFest street fair sets up on Palm Canyon Drive downtown. If you’re moving to or from an address on or near Palm Canyon Drive, mention it when you book so the truck isn’t caught in either one.
Storage during a restoration
Restoring an older Palm Springs house before moving in? Your household can go into sealed wooden vaults in Indio while the work is done, and comes back when you call ahead to schedule delivery. Part-time residents who leave a car behind for the summer can store that with us too. Storage services · Car storage.
Reviews
Moved, stored and delivered
4.6 stars from 181 Google reviews.
had the house contents removed and stored for 4 months while we had the house renovated. Great job, on time, on budget and polite/courteous. Thx guys!
Honest, dependable, and SMART — so impressed with the care Desert Moving took with packing, moving and storing my belongings. Not a single broken plate or nicked chair; everything went smoothly and exactly as promised. Highly recommended.
Michael B.Google reviewWhen the gentleman came in to pick up my belongings, they were very careful to wrap and secure everything very nicely. I’m a perfectionist but they did a fantastic job.
What a great relief!! We are so pleased with our move with Desert Moving! I highly recommend this Company if you’re planning a move!! 🤞
Everything from the first phone call I made to the last handshake and goodbye was well done and should be known to anyone who is considering using Desert Moving Company's service. The men on the truck were professional movers as well as comedians. I can't think of one thing that Desert Moving did wrong. When you make that first call ask for Felipe and you will be on your way.
Carl G.Google reviewThis company was fantastic. We had a communication error, and they quickly and professionally corrected the problem and had a crew out to my house on the day we originally agreed to. The crew was efficient and thorough. They picked up all that was needed, and also dropped it off in perfect working order. I highly recommend them.
Mike F.Google reviewWhere we work
Areas we proudly serve
Every town in the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs to Coachella, plus Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree up in the Morongo Basin. If your town is not listed, call or email us and ask.
- Palm Desert (92211, 92260)
- Indio (92201, 92203)
- Palm Springs (92262, 92264)
- Rancho Mirage (92270)
- La Quinta (92253)
- Cathedral City (92234)
- Indian Wells (92210)
- Desert Hot Springs (92240)
- Coachella (92236)
- Bermuda Dunes (92203)
- Thousand Palms (92276)
- Yucca Valley (92284)
- Joshua Tree (92252)
Phone
Office hours
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM
FAQ
Common questions
Is Desert Moving a Palm Springs moving company?
We're a Coachella Valley moving company based in Indio, about 23 miles from Palm Springs, which is part of our service area. Our crews and vault warehouse work out of that one location.
Do you move people from Los Angeles to Palm Springs?
Yes. The trip is about 110 miles on Interstate 10, so it is a short run. How the dates would work depends on your move, and we plan it with you. A video survey is usually the easiest way to get your written estimate, and storage is there if the new house isn't ready on time.
How much do movers cost in Palm Springs?
The price comes from how much you're moving, the access at both addresses, the distance and any packing or storage. We don't quote over the phone from a bedroom count. After a walkthrough or video survey you get a written estimate, as California requires, before you commit to a date.
Can you move vintage furniture and art from a mid-century home?
Yes. Show us the pieces that matter most during the estimate. They're wrapped individually, loaded separately from boxed items, and placed first at the new address. For large collections, our packing crew can handle the whole job.
Can you store my things while my Palm Springs house is renovated?
Yes. Your belongings go into sealed wooden vaults at our building in Indio for as long as the work takes. When the house is ready, call ahead and we'll schedule the delivery.
Guides for moving to Palm Springs
Our guide to living in Palm Springs covers the neighborhoods, the season and lease land. Not sure which town? Weigh Palm Springs or Palm Desert, or see how the city compares with the high desert in Joshua Tree or Palm Springs.
