Leonard’s Moving Services
Free, No-Obligation Estimate
An owner-run Santa Fe moving crew that has worked this town since 2009. Leonard knows the adobe doorways off Canyon Road, the dirt lanes of the Eastside, and the long drives out to Las Campanas and Eldorado, and he hands you a fair hourly rate or a flat quote in writing with no surprises.
Credentials You Can Check
Three Steps to Moving Day
From the first hello to the last box carried in the door and set in the right room.
Tell Us About the Move
Give Leonard the shape of the move by phone, on a quick video call, or straight through the form. What comes back is a fair hourly rate or a flat quote in writing, not a soft number that swells once the truck is loaded.
Lock In Your Date
Claim your day and we set the right crew and truck, then sort the parking on a narrow Eastside lane, the HOA gate pass, or the loading window your building asks for.
We Carry the Load
Leonard runs the whole job himself, wrap, load, drive, and place, and we plan the run around St. Francis Drive, Cerrillos Road, and I-25 so the day stays on time.
Why Santa Fe Trusts Leonard’s Moving Services
- Licensed and insured to move household goods across New Mexico
- The owner works every job, never a day-labor pickup off an app
- A fair hourly rate or a flat quote in writing, no surprises at the curb
- At home in adobe compounds, Eastside dirt lanes, and Canyon Road galleries
- Used to the high-desert altitude, viga ceilings, and saltillo-tile floors
- 4.9 / 5 from 63 Santa Fe-area neighbors
Moving Services across Santa Fe
A downtown casita or a full home out in Eldorado, one crew takes it from the first box to the last.
Local Moving
Moves all over the area, downtown casitas and Eldorado homes alike, run by the owner.
Learn more →Commercial Moving
Offices, galleries, and shops moved after hours with barely any downtime.
Learn more →Long-Distance Moving
Leaving New Mexico or crossing it? One truck, the same crew door to door, no handoffs.
Learn more →Packing & Unpacking
Whole-home or fragile-only packing, with materials built to survive the road.
Learn more →Your Move, Fully Covered
Taken care of from the first blanket we throw down to the last box set in the far room.
Fully Insured
Every job carries cargo and liability coverage, and we go over your valuation choices with you before you sign a single form.
Adobe-Ready
Narrow adobe doorways, Eastside dirt lanes with no driveway, kiva corners, and saltillo floors, we scout the carry and lay down protection so a historic-district move never gets stuck at the gate.
Padded & Wrapped
Every piece is blanketed, shrink-wrapped, and strapped down tight. If a piece takes a knock, we call it out on the spot and put it right.
Done Right
An honest price, an owner who cares about the work, and nobody leaves until every last piece sits where you want it.
Honest Pricing
Nothing hovering over your head, and no surprise fuel charge tacked on at the curb. Here is the full breakdown.
- 2 movers + a fully stocked truck
- Pads, dollies, and wrap included
- After the first hour, billed by the minute
- Or ask for a flat quote in writing
What shapes your price
- How much is coming and the home size
- Distance across town and out to the villages
- Narrow lanes, stairs, and how far the carry runs
- Day of week, season, and the weather
- Packing and specialty pieces (piano, safe)
Owner-Run, Not Brokered
The man at your door is Leonard himself, not day-labor pulled off an app that morning. He works alongside a small, trained crew he trusts, and he is on the job from the first box to the last.
- The owner on site, start to finish
- Used to adobe doorways, dirt lanes, and altitude
- You deal with Leonard, not a call center
Clean, Careful Trucks
Our trucks turn up clean and stocked, and Leonard is with them. Prefer to rent your own truck or drop a POD? He will load or unload it just as carefully.
- Well-kept trucks with pads and liftgates
- Stocked with pads, dollies, straps, and shrink
- We also load your rented truck, POD, or container
The Story Behind the Name
“I started Leonard’s Moving Services in Santa Fe back in 2009 with one truck and a simple promise: show up on time, charge a fair rate, and treat your things like they were my own. I still run every job myself.”
What Leonard has learned over the years is what actually trips up a Santa Fe move, the thick adobe doorways and low vigas in an old Eastside home, the dirt lanes with nowhere for a big truck to sit, the saltillo and brick floors that need runners, and the thin high-desert air that wears a rushed crew out fast. He would rather keep a neighbor for the next ten years than chase one quick payday.
Leonard Garduno, OwnerSanta Fe, New Mexico
Recent Moves
A few of the pianos, safes, and heavy pieces Leonard and the crew have wrapped, padded, and carried out lately.
I can't say enough in praise of Leonard's Moving Services. Leonard is the working boss of this company. He and Danny (and sometimes his lovely wife) worked steadily and skillfully, packing and loading a very large household in a surprisingly short time. They cared for my possessions as if they were their own. This was a long-distance move to Central Texas. I shopped around for movers before deciding to hire Leonard. Compared to the large companies, his charge was very reasonable, and I got Leonard's personal touch. Thank you, Leonard, for going above and beyond.
Leonard’s vs. Brokers
Areas We Serve
All across Santa Fe and the nearby villages, from the downtown Plaza out to Eldorado and Tesuque. Don’t see your area? Just ask.
Questions We Hear a Lot
What will my move cost?
Two things drive it: the size of the load and how easy the access is. A truck with two movers opens at $110/hr, and you get a written estimate in hand before the first box moves. Prefer a set number? Ask Leonard for a flat quote and the figure you agree on is what you pay. When the move crosses state lines, we price it on weight and distance instead.
My place is an old adobe on a narrow Eastside lane. Can you handle it?
That is a lot of what we do. The historic homes off Canyon Road and around the Eastside sit on skinny dirt lanes with thick adobe doorways, low viga ceilings, kiva corners, and saltillo-tile floors that scratch if you rush. We measure the turns, pad the jambs, lay floor runners, and hand-carry anything that will not clear a tight portal.
Do you do loading and unloading only, or PODs and rental trucks?
Yes to all of it. Plenty of Santa Fe folks rent a truck or drop a POD and just need strong, careful hands to load or unload it, and that is a job Leonard has done for years. We load a rented truck tight so nothing shifts on I-25, unload a freight truck or container, or handle the whole move door to door, whatever you need.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Leonard’s Moving Services is a licensed, insured New Mexico mover, and Leonard runs the job with his own crew from start to finish, with no broker in the middle taking a cut. Happy to share the coverage details, just ask, and we will go over your valuation choices before anything is final.
There is no driveway and the lane is tight. Is that a problem?
Not at all, and it is normal downtown and on the Eastside. Give us the address when you book and we figure out where the truck can sit, how far the carry runs, and whether we shuttle with a smaller vehicle. Our crew shows up expecting a narrow lane and a longer walk, not a wide suburban driveway.
Do you take a deposit?
Only a small refundable one to hold your date, and it comes straight off your final total as a credit, so it is never money lost. Cancel with a couple of days’ notice and you get every cent back. It is all written into your booking from the start.
How and when do I pay?
Nothing is owed until the job is done, not a minute before. Cards, check, and cash all work. Right at your door, before we leave, you go over the final total with Leonard and sign off on it.
Is there anything you won’t load?
Only a short list, and it comes down to safety and the law: propane, gasoline, paint, and anything flammable, plus ammunition, houseplants, perishable food, and pets. Have something oversized, very heavy, or especially valuable? Flag it when you book so we bring the right gear.
What Our Customers Say
Leonard and Danny were awesome. So glad we found them. If you're trying to get help moving/ loading/ lifting-- they are your guys! Seriously though, awesome help.
Leonard and Danny showed up when they said they would. They worked fast and efficiently, with professionalism and courtesy. They unloaded my belongings with care and put the furniture where I requested. The charge for their services was very reasonable. I can't say enough good things about them! They really made my move much less stressful and pleasant and I highly recommend them. Thanks so much Leonard and Danny!
Leonard and his helper showed up perfectly on time. He's a pro,not much talk, right to work, providing everything needed. No damages and no problems to move me to the third floor in my new place. I will recommend him anytime, for I had a headache-free moving experience. BTW, he gave me the best price in town.
I needed a moving crew on the double, during a holiday weekend. Leonard answered my call on the first ring, and turned up promptly the next day with two good men. They efficiently loaded my whole apartment into a truck I'd rented in the space of two hours, and charged less than another company quoted me, and they wanted to make me wait a week Great job, Itotally recommend Leonard Update: five stars, only because I can't give him six stars! I just used Leonard for the second time. He answered the phone on the first ring every time. He dealt with my changing schedule with courtesy. He showed up early and knocked the job out lightning fast with perfect service. It cost me far less than I expected.A perfect customer experience
I can't say enough in praise of Leonard's Moving Services. Leonard is the working boss of this company. He and Danny (and sometimes his lovely wife) worked steadily and skillfully, packing and loading a very large household in a surprisingly short time. They cared for my possessions as if they were their own. This was a long-distance move to Central Texas. I shopped around for movers before deciding to hire Leonard. Compared to the large companies, his charge was very reasonable, and I got Leonard's personal touch. Thank you, Leonard, for going above and beyond.
I rarely give a 5 star rating--but Leonard Garduno exceeded my expectations in every way! Reliable. Professional. Courteous. I found Leonard on Craigslist and he quoted me the best rate (for the job and not by the hour) and assured me that he could handle the job by himself--he did and in record time. I had to reschedule my move and Leonard was very accommodating. Moving is a stressful and exhausting experience and towing a u-haul and moving to a new city (Santa Fe) upped the stress level to the point where I got lost trying to find the storage facility where Leonard was to meet me and unload the u-haul. To make a long story short, Leonard waited 30 minutes and was able to talk the storage manager into staying past closing time. He did the work of 2 guys in half the time--I know this because it took 2 guys and twice the time to load the uhaul. He not only wouldn't accept more money than we had agreed on, despite the extra time involved but had me follow him to the uhaul place and detached the uhaul and gave me directions to my hotel. He called me a while later to make sure that I made it to my hotel! I will be hiring Leonard for the move to my long term rental in Santa Fe. He also provides relocation services within New Mexico and local errands and deliveries.
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