4.6 from 181 Google reviews
Moving and Storage in Yucca Valley
Household moves, packing and sealed-vault storage for Yucca Valley and the rest of the Morongo Basin, from a family-owned desert moving company that has been driving Highway 62 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 Yucca Valley move
From apartments close to Highway 62 to homes on larger lots out toward Pioneertown Road, we handle moves of every size in Yucca Valley and the rest of the Morongo Basin.
MovingMoves across the basin
Across town, or over to Joshua Tree, Morongo Valley or Twentynine Palms: the estimate comes in writing first, and every piece of furniture is padded before it leaves the house.
Local moving
PackingPacked for the canyon road
Highway 62 winds through Morongo Canyon, so how the boxes are packed matters. Our crew can pack the whole house, or only the dishes, glass and art, before loading.
Full-service packing
StorageStorage between two homes
Sold one house before the next one is ready? We collect everything, seal it in wooden vaults at our Indio warehouse, and deliver it when you call ahead.
Household storage
StorageSomewhere for the car
Spending part of the year away from the high desert and leaving a car behind? We store cars indoors, under cover, until you’re back. Call the office and ask whether there’s room for yours.
Car storage
BusinessYucca Valley shops and offices
For a shop or office in town, we work around your opening hours, and furniture, files or stock can wait in our warehouse until the new space is ready.
Office and commercial moving
MovingLeaving the high desert
Moving beyond Southern California? We’re an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, so a move from Yucca Valley to another state stays with one company.
Long-distance moving
Why us
One crew for the whole high-desert move
- A look at your home, in person or on video
We can walk through the house with you on site, or over a video call if that’s easier, and you get the estimate in writing before you book.
- Taken apart and put back together
Bed frames, tables and other large pieces come apart, get padded for the ride on Highway 62, and go back together in the new house. We can unpack your boxes, too.
- About an hour from our warehouse
Our crews and vault warehouse are at 82-585 Showcase Parkway A101, Indio, roughly an hour’s drive away, so storage between homes is part of the same job.
A mover that makes the drive up the hill
Yucca Valley is about 48 miles from our Indio warehouse, and it is part of our regular service area. We handle moves within the basin, and moves between the high desert and the valley floor in either direction.
Our crews know the route: west on the I-10, then north on Highway 62 up the Morongo Valley grade, a steep, winding climb through a narrow canyon before the road levels out into town. We build that drive into the schedule so the truck arrives when we said it would.
Moving into town versus out on the edges
Yucca Valley is the largest town in the basin, with the most shops and schools, so moves here are a mix. Some are ordinary suburban streets close to Highway 62. Others are homes on larger lots in the hills north of the highway or out toward Pioneertown Road, where the last stretch can be unpaved.
If your driveway is unpaved, sloped or longer than a typical city drive, tell us during the estimate. A photo or a short video helps us pick the right truck and plan how far the crew will be carrying furniture.
Planning for high-desert weather
At around 3,300 feet, Yucca Valley doesn't bake the way Palm Springs does. Summers are warm rather than brutal, which makes July and August workable moving months. Winter is the season to plan for: December nights average in the mid-30s, hard frosts are normal, and a light snowfall is possible between November and February.
For a winter move, keep an eye on the forecast the week before and have a backup date in mind. Spring and fall afternoons can be windy in the basin, so we wrap and secure everything before it leaves the house.
Leaving the Coachella Valley for the high desert
If you're moving up from Palm Springs, Palm Desert or Indio, the timing of a sale and a purchase rarely lines up. If the new place isn't ready when the old one closes, we can put everything into wooden vaults at our building and bring it up the hill when you're ready. How our storage works.
Packing, and moving out of state
Our crew can pack a full Yucca Valley house, or just the breakables, before the truck is loaded. Full-service packing. For moves beyond Southern California, we're an agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, so a Morongo Basin household can go anywhere in the country with one company handling it.
Planning around Grubstake Days
Grubstake Days is Yucca Valley’s own Memorial Day weekend celebration, with a parade, a carnival, a fun run and a golf tournament. If your move falls on that weekend, tell us when you book so we can work the timing around the parade.
Park season on Highway 62
Joshua Tree National Park gets most of its visitors between October and May, and spring break, from March to mid-April, is its busiest stretch. The park’s west and north entrances are both reached from Highway 62, the road that runs through Yucca Valley, so if your spring dates are flexible, a weekday move is worth considering.
Water and trash when you move
Water in Yucca Valley comes from the Hi-Desert Water District. It asks for a start-service application at least a day ahead, and charges continue until the account holder asks it to stop service. Trash and recycling pickup is through Burrtec under the town’s contract, and that includes curbside pickup of bulky items such as old furniture, mattresses and appliances. If you’re clearing things out before the move, book it well ahead of moving day.
Reviews
Packed, stored and delivered
4.6 stars from 181 Google reviews.
The entire Desert Moving and Storage organization from Abraham in Sales, Eddy and his team handling the physical move, to Carmen in the office, they all worked in harmony to make our move stress free. They know what they have to do to get the job done efficiently and without stress. We are very pleased with how the company conducts business. Great job! Thank you!
Great experience with Desert Moving Company. A crew of 3 arrived on time, didn’t take a break and got us packed up quickly. Really easy to work with! Would highly recommend this company!!!
Karen C.Google reviewThis is the second time I have used Desert Moving Company and definitely not the last. They are professional, accommodating and efficient from start to finish. High high kudos to DMC and all of their staff.
I’ve never had a great moving experience before so when moving halfway across the country I was very skeptical of moving companies in general to start out. Though after working with Abraham from Desert moving my view has definitely changed! Abraham helped to answer my countless questions, he was very responsive to my calls and helped accommodate my timing requirements. The movers were also on time to pick up/drop off my items and handled them with great care (and very quickly might I add). Overall would highly recommend using!
Desert moving was a great experience! Abraham gave us a reasonable quote. He was professional, efficient, and easy to work with. During a stressful move to Prescott, Az Jesse & Alfredo were fabulous movers. All of our personal items arrived safe!
Perfect move. Not only were they the least expensive but the four guys that moved us were top notch. They were total professionals. Nothing lost, nothing broken.
David S.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
Do you really serve Yucca Valley from Indio?
Yes. Yucca Valley is roughly an hour's drive from our warehouse, up Highway 62, and it's within our normal service area. You get the same crews, the same written estimate and the same storage as a move on the valley floor.
Can your truck reach a home on a dirt road?
Usually, yes. Let us know about unpaved roads, washes, steep grades or tight turns when you ask for an estimate, and send photos if you can. We plan the truck and the crew around what the road can take.
What is the best month to move in Yucca Valley?
April, May, September and October are the easiest: mild temperatures and little chance of snow. Summer is workable because of the elevation. In winter, book a morning start and keep a backup date in case of snow or ice.
How much do Yucca Valley movers cost?
The price depends on how much you're moving, the distance between homes, access at each property and whether you want packing or storage. We give you a written estimate before the move, as California law requires, so there are no surprises on the day.
Is there storage in Yucca Valley?
Our storage is at our facility in Indio, not in Yucca Valley. It's full service: we collect your things, seal them in wooden vaults and deliver them back up to the high desert when you call ahead.
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