The Best Moving Companies in Scottsdale

On average, hiring professional movers for a local move costs anywhere in the range of
$550–$2,000. However, since local moves are usually billed by the hour, your exact price depends on a lot of factors unique to your move:

• How much stuff you have
• How many miles you’re moving
• How big your new home is
• If you’re paying the movers to pack your stuff
• If you need special services like piano moving or junk removal

The variability of these factors makes it impossible to pinpoint the price of your move until you get an in-home estimate from a moving company. That estimate will list the exact price for every item you’re moving and every service your move will require.

And here’s a little industry secret: every moving company charges differently for the same services, so get quotes from more than one mover if you want to find your most affordable option.

Learn more about prices for moving services by reading our guide to moving costs.

Scottsdale, Arizona can get as hot as 111°F, though highs usually stay below 106°F.¹ You don’t have to come from the north pole to think that sounds too hot for a comfortable move. If you’re planning to move to or around Scottsdale and you have some control over your moving date, avoid moving between May and September to skip the worst of Scottsdale’s heat.

If you can't avoid moving during the hot season, try to do as much of the work as you can on the morning of your moving day so you aren’t working during the hottest hours. Also, keep plenty of cool drinks on hand for yourself and your moving crew to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion.

While several hundred utility providers service Arizona, finding the company that will supply your water, power, and gas isn’t as complicated as it sounds. It mostly comes down to using a search engine to find the right provider for your city and neighborhood.

If your new home is in Scottsdale, your water will be provided by Scottsdale Water, your electricity will come from Arizona Public Service Company, and your gas will be supplied by Southwest Gas Corporation. To learn more, read our guide to setting up your utilities in Arizona.

Also, in case you were interested, the average Arizona resident pays $343.56 every month for their utilities.² Want to see how this compares to other states? Check out our list of utility prices across the country.

Want to cut moving costs by downsizing before you move? Don’t throw any useful items away! Give them a second life in a new home by dropping them off at one of these Scottsdale donation centers instead:

• Frank Lloyd Wright – Goodwill Donation Center
• The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Scottsdale Hope Chest

Heads up: not all donation centers accept clothing, appliances, or furniture, and even those that do might temporarily pause accepting certain types of donations.

Before you load up your unwanted goods for drop off, be sure to check your chosen donation center’s guidelines to ensure the center will accept your donation. Otherwise, you may drive all that way and be unable to unload your old stuff.