Frequently Asked Questions
🔥 GENERAL MOVING QUESTIONS
1. What is Move Like Ninjas™?
Move Like Ninjas™ is a budget-friendly premium moving service serving Phoenix, Peoria, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, and all of Arizona. We specialize in flat-rate full-service moves, hourly moving, labor-only, item delivery, storage unit moves, cable management, packing, assembly, and donation pickups.
2. What makes Move Like Ninjas™ different from other Arizona movers?
We combine martial-arts discipline with transparent pricing. No inflated hourly billing. No shady upsells. No sluggish crews. Just Swift. Secure. Seamless.™ service.
We’re founded by a 19-year-old martial artist who built this company to correct the malpractice common in the moving industry.
3. Do you serve my area?
Yes — we provide movers throughout the Phoenix Metro including:
Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Queen Creek, and more.
We also move customers anywhere in Arizona.
4. Do you offer same-day movers in Phoenix or surrounding cities?
Yes. Same-day moves are available for $99 as long as you book 4 hours before your desired window.
5. Are you insured?
Yes. All moves include basic valuation coverage at $0.60/lb (up to $50k).
An optional Upgraded Valuation is available for $50 at $2.25/lb.
6. Do you move apartments, houses, and commercial spaces?
Yes — we handle apartments, homes, mansions, offices, storage units, retail spaces, and warehouses.
7. Do you handle storage unit moves?
Absolutely. Storage units are one of our specialties.
We offer full-service, labor-only, or item pickup/delivery for any storage facility in Arizona.
8. Are your movers background-checked?
Yes — crews are vetted, trained, and selected for professionalism, respect, and work ethic.
9. How many movers come with my service?
All services include 2 movers.
You can add additional movers for faster service.
10. Do you provide moving trucks?
Yes — for item delivery or donation, flat-rate and hourly full-service moves, we supply the truck.
For labor-only services, the customer provides the truck or container.
11. What size truck do I need?
We offer:
- 10’ truck → $500 (Studio-1 bedroom apartment)
- 15’ truck → $705 (1-2 bedroom house)
- 20’ truck → $880 (2-3 bedroom house)
- 26’ truck → $975 (4+ bedroom house)
Need help choosing? Contact us and we’ll classify your load.
12. Can I hire movers without a truck? (Labor-Only)
Yes — our labor-only services include:
- Loading/unloading
- In-home moving
- Assembly/disassembly
- Packing
- Cable management
- Have a truck? WE pack, YOU drive, WE unload
13. Do you offer packing services?
Yes — we offer packing services (no materials supplied) charged hourly.
14. Can you help with IKEA or furniture assembly?
Yes — we offer full furniture assembly & disassembly at hourly labor rates.
15. Do you move oversized items?
We can move many heavy items, but not anything exceeding 800 lbs.
Items over 400 lbs require a crew larger than 2.
16. What items do you NOT move?
We do not move:
- Pianos
- Pool tables
- Hot tubs
- Firearms / ammo
- Hazardous chemicals
- Flammables
- Engines
- Explosives
- Live plants or animals
- Prescription drugs or controlled substances
- Rare/collectible valuables not declared (jewelry, art)
- Documents like passports, social security cards, birth certificates
- Anything exceeding 800 lbs
(See our Specialty Item page for full list.)
17. Are you a licensed Arizona mover?
Yes. We operate under a legal trade name and comply with Arizona mover tariff regulations.
(LLC coming soon.)
18. Do you offer interstate or out-of-state moves?
Not yet — Arizona only. Interstate expansion is planned.
19. What if my home has stairs?
Stairs cost:
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$30 per flight for flat-rate moves
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Hourly moves or labor-only: included in time spent
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Delivery/donation pickup: $0.25/lb per flight
20. Do you move specialty items like safes or gym equipment?
Yes — if under 800 lbs, and structurally safe.
Anything over this limit must be declined.
💵 FLAT-RATE MOVING QUESTIONS
21. How does flat-rate pricing work?
Flat-rate moves include:
- Base Rate
- Mileage ($5/mi)
- Stairs ($30/flight)
This ensures transparent pricing, no hidden hours, no surprises.
22. What is included in a flat-rate move base rate?
- 2 Movers
- 1 Truckload
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Load & unload
- Wrapping + Padding
- Travel time to job site
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Shrink Wrap & equipment
- Assembly/disassembly
- Basic coverage
23. Are flat rates cheaper?
Usually — especially for longer distance walks, disassembly, and fragile items.
We are known as Arizona’s most transparent flat-rate movers.
24. What if I need an extra truckload?
You will be charged for an additional full-service rate depending on truck size.
25. What if the move takes longer than expected?
Flat rate is locked unless:
- Inventory changes
- Customer misrepresents move
- Unsafe conditions
- Additional truckloads needed
Your quote will always explain adjustments clearly.
⏱ HOURLY MOVING QUESTIONS
26. How does hourly pricing work?
Hourly moves start at:
- Weekdays: $135/hr
- Weekends: $155/hr
- $50/hr per additional mover
- $195 travel fee
- $5/mi mileage
27. Is there an hourly minimum?
Yes — 1-hour minimum plus travel fee.
28. When is hourly better than flat rate?
Hourly is best for:
- Short walking distance moves
- Well prepared moves
- Partial moves
- Boxes
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Storage unit swaps
29. Do hourly moves include disassembly and assembly?
Yes — included in your billable time.
30. Can I schedule hourly movers for same-day service?
Yes — add $99 for same-day booking.
💪 LABOR-ONLY SERVICES
31. What does labor-only include?
- Loading /unloading
- Furniture moving
- Packing
- Assembly/disassembly
- Cable management
- Reorganizing houses, garages, storage units, or offices
32. How much is labor-only?
$99/hr + $50/hr per additional mover
- $85 travel fee
- $3.50/mi if traveling
33. Do you offer night-time labor-only service?
Yes — labor-only moves may be booked during night hours at 2x the base rate.
34. Do you help load U-Haul, Penske, or PODs?
Absolutely — we specialize in loading containers efficiently.
📦 ITEM DELIVERY & DONATION PICKUP
35. Do you deliver furniture bought online?
Yes — one-item deliveries start at $184.
36. How much is each additional item?
+$10 per extra item.
37. Do you pick up donations?
Yes — we deliver to Goodwill, Deseret, Salvation Army, and others.
38. Do deliveries include stairs?
Yes — $0.25/lb per flight.
🛡 LIABILITY, PROTECTION, & SAFETY
39. What does basic coverage include?
Basic coverage: $0.60/lb up to $50k.
40. What items are NOT covered?
- Unboxed small items
- Pre-existing damage
- Fragile, weak, or structurally-compromised furniture
- Rare or irreplaceable collectibles
- Jewelry / valuables
- Improperly packed electronics
41. How long do I have to report damages?
24 hours per our Damage & Liability Policy.
42. Are electronics covered?
Yes — if properly packed and boxed.
43. Can the crew refuse unsafe or unprepared environments?
Yes — we may cancel or reschedule with no refund for:
- Dangerous conditions
- Excessive dirt/ trash/infestations
- Misrepresented inventory
- Hazardous materials
📝 BOOKING & PAYMENT QUESTIONS
44. How do I book my move?
Via:
- Our Booking Page
- Live chat (Shopify)
- Text or call
- Contact form
45. What do I need to provide to book a move?
- Contact info
- Addresses
- Inventory list
- Photos of items
- Stairs/special conditions
- Preferred date/time
46. Is a deposit required?
Yes — deposit covers:
- Flat-rate: $300 + addons
- Hourly: 1-hour minimum + travel fee + addons
- Labor-only: 1-hour minimum + travel fee + addons
- Delivery: full amount upfront (nonrefundable)
47. When is the remaining total due?
At the end of the move, after mileage, stairs, or additional hours are calculated.
48. What payment methods do you accept?
Credit/debit, digital invoices, and other standard payment forms.
49. Do you offer refunds?
See our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
🏡 PREPARATION QUESTIONS
50. How should I prepare for my move?
- Clear walk paths
- Pack items (if not hiring packing service)
- Empty drawers
- Disconnect appliances
- Contain pets & children
- Label boxes
- Provide parking access
51. Do you provide moving materials?
Not currently — customer provides boxes, tape, and packing materials.
52. Do items need to be boxed?
Yes — loose, small, and fragile items must be boxed.
53. Can you disconnect my washer, dryer, or gas appliances?
No — customers must disconnect before we arrive.
54. Can I ride in the moving truck?
No — for insurance reasons.
📍 ARIZONA-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
55. Do you move apartments in Phoenix with elevators?
Yes — elevators are preferred and help reduce time and costs.
56. Do you handle moves in Peoria, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, or Glendale?
Yes — these are our primary metro service areas.
57. Do you move long distances within Arizona?
Yes — we cover all Arizona cities including Prescott, Tucson, Flagstaff, Casa Grande, Payson, and more.
58. What cities qualify for same-day service?
Most moves within the Phoenix Metro qualify for same-day bookings.
59. Do you move college students at ASU and GCU?
Yes — we frequently move students in:
- Tempe
- Downtown Phoenix
- Glendale
- Mesa
60. What makes Move Like Ninjas™ one of the best movers in Arizona?
- Transparent pricing
- Martial-arts discipline
- Fast, clean, respectful crews
- Flat-rate specialists
- Statewide service
- Storage unit expertise
- Same-day availability
- Budget-friendly premium experience
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