Book a Ridgecrest moving company that plans the desert drive, base gate access and every room, with hourly rates in writing for houses, apartments and China Lake households.
We only contact you about this request. Your number is never shared.
Ridgecrest sits about two hours east of our Gilmore Avenue office in Bakersfield, out in the Indian Wells Valley. The city had 27,959 residents in the 2020 Census, and many households there work at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
We pad every piece, load the truck in Ridgecrest and drive it to the new home the same day or on the date in your quote. The movers you meet are employees of Mentors Moving & Storage.
The trip from Bakersfield is billed by the hour, and your quote shows it before you agree to a date.
For a home on the base, we give your sponsor the names and truck details needed for the access request.
Summer loads start early in the morning, and we ask you to carry electronics and medicine in your car.
Blankets, stretch wrap and dollies come on the truck at no added charge.
Bed frames and tables come apart for the drive and are rebuilt in the rooms you choose.
If the next house is not ready, we keep your things in our Bakersfield warehouse until it is.
The Navy lists 620 active duty members and 4,166 civilian employees at China Lake, so many base moves are civilian job changes paid by the household. For a move on base, your sponsor has to request access at the Visitor Control Center by Gate 1. It replies within 24 business hours and is closed on flex Fridays, so ask early.
Navy members should wait for orders. NAVSUP household goods guidance says a move made before orders are issued is not reimbursed, and a personally procured move needs weight tickets and receipts. Our military movers page explains how we help.
Louie and his crew packed up our whole house (17,500 lbs) in one day. It wasn’t just thrown together, it was a quality pack job. They returned the next day and had the truck loaded by 2. I’m active duty Navy and have been moving my family around the country for 21 years. This is the best yet!
This was the best experience we have ever had…without any doubt! I was an Army brat so I know what moving can and shouldn’t be. The guys who came (George, Cruz and Daniel) were professional, courteous, efficient and thoughtful. Never have we had such a pleasant time with an unpleasant job. They are the best! Mary Schlosser
I was so impressed by the moving team at Mentors Moving. They were extremely methodical in moving our 3 bdr. Homes furniture by carefully wrapping each piece and loading it on the truck like a boss! All three (3) movers had great attitudes and worked very well together. They reminded me of a well oiled machine working together or maybe even a championship sports team.
All three reviews come from Google and were left by customers of our Bakersfield office. Browse all of them on Google.
Ridgecrest moves are billed by the hour for the movers and the truck together. Your bill comes down to the three items below.
The drive between Bakersfield and Ridgecrest counts as billed time.
Bedrooms, the garage and the patio set the mover count and truck size.
Waiting at a base gate or a long walk to the door adds minutes to each trip.
Pick the row closest to your home. The written quote confirms how many movers we send.
| Movers and truck | Good for | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 movers, 1 truck | Studio, 1 bedroom or small office | from $190/hr |
| 3 movers, 1 truck | Large 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom home | from $260/hr |
| 4 movers, 1 truck | 3 bedroom home or larger office | from $330/hr |
A 3-hour minimum applies, and drive time is added to it. Pads, wrap, dollies and furniture teardown are part of the rate. Fuel surcharge, boxes, valuation and storage are listed as their own charges.
Ridgecrest households often move to or from these towns. Each page covers moving there, and the Bakersfield moving company page lists every service.
Yes, once your sponsor arranges access for our movers through the Visitor Control Center. Start that request several days before the move.
Yes. We give you a written receipt for the job, and you keep your weight tickets for the claim. Read more on our military movers page.
Yes. The hours on the road between Bakersfield and Ridgecrest count as part of the move, and your quote shows them.
Book three to four weeks ahead. Summer dates fill quickly, and the cooler early morning start times go first.
Yes. We load in Ridgecrest and deliver anywhere in the country. Our long distance movers page explains how.
Yes. Your things can stay in our Bakersfield warehouse until the new place is ready. See storage services.
Need an answer about your date? Call (661) 325-6683.
Call (661) 325-6683 or use the form with both addresses, your date and any base gate details. We email a written quote that shows drive time and the mover count.
We only contact you about this request. Your number is never shared.
Ready To Get Moving?
Click Below For The DOT Moving Guides
Bakersfield, California:
3101 Gilmore Ave,
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 325-6683
Santa Rosa, California:
3000 Dutton Ave Ste B,
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 326-4479
Tempe, Arizona:
5325 S Kyrene Rd #105,
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 619-8240
Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM, 7 days a week (local time at each office)
Toll Free Number:
855-526-6101
Copyright © 2026 Mentors Moving & Storage, All rights reserved. License : USDOT# 2911596 MC 981013
