Done Right, the First Time
Saguaro Cactus Transplanting in Tucson, AZ
520 Cactus Movers moves, braces, and removes saguaros and other native cacti across Tucson without losing the plant. Licensed, insured, and equipped with our own flatbed, boom, and excavator.
Who We Are
Real Saguaro Transplanting Experience in Tucson, Arizona
520 Cactus Movers is a Tucson-based crew that moves, braces, removes, buys, and sells saguaro cacti and other native desert plants. Homeowners, pool builders, and landscapers across Southern Arizona call us when a saguaro is in the way of construction, leaning after a storm, or damaged and needs to come out safely.
We run our own flatbed truck, boom, and mini excavator, so a job doesn't wait on rented equipment. Every saguaro we transplant gets root-pruned, wrapped, and reoriented the same way it grew — the difference between a cactus that survives the move and one that doesn't.
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Our Services
Saguaro & Cactus Services Across Southern Arizona
Saguaro Transplanting
We relocate saguaros and other large cacti anywhere on your property or to a new site, keeping the plant oriented the way it grew.
Get a Quote →Cactus Bracing
A leaning saguaro doesn't always need to be removed. We brace unstable trunks in place when the root ball and structure allow it.
Get a Quote →Cactus Removal
Damaged, diseased, or unwanted cacti removed cleanly with our flatbed and excavator — the site left graded and clear.
Get a Quote →Buy & Sell Saguaros
Have a healthy saguaro you no longer want? We buy them. Need one for your landscape? We sell established saguaros and cacti too.
Get a Quote →Our Process
How We Move a Saguaro Without Losing It
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Assess & Mark Orientation
We inspect the cactus, mark which side faced north, and plan the route before anything gets dug.
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Root-Prune, Wrap & Brace
The root ball is prepared, the trunk wrapped in burlap and padding, and the plant secured for the move.
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Relocate, Replant & Water-In
We reset the saguaro in its original orientation, backfill, stake it if needed, and water it in.
Why Choose Us
Why Tucson Trusts 520 Cactus Movers
Real Field Experience
Hands-on saguaro handling in the Sonoran Desert, job after job — not a general landscaping crew doing it occasionally.
Our Own Equipment
Flatbed truck, boom, and mini excavator on every crew — no waiting on rented gear to start your job.
Licensed & Insured
Every job is covered. Ask to see proof of insurance before work begins — we're glad to provide it.
Fast Response
Open 24 hours for emergency situations — a saguaro damaged by a car or storm doesn't wait for business hours.
Meet the Crew
Owner-Operated by Kevin
Kevin and the 520 Cactus Movers crew show up on the day and time promised and stay on the job until the saguaro is set, watered in, and the site is cleaned up. Customers consistently mention how easy the crew is to reach and how little trace is left behind once a cactus is removed or transplanted.
- Licensed & Insured
- Owner on every job
- Flatbed, boom & excavator equipped
- 5.0★ rated on Google, 19 reviews
Our Work
Recent Saguaro & Cactus Jobs Around Tucson
Every Saguaro Gets Handled Like It's the Only One That Matters
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Big or Small, We Move It
From a Single-Arm Saguaro to a 16-Foot, Seven-Armed Specimen
(520) 490-1791Google Reviews
Kevin and his people transplanted a 16 foot specimen, seven armed cactus for us, and they did a marvelous job. Kevin is very easy to work with, and showed up on the promised day and time.
Kevin and his crew are amazing. They work hard and get the job done. I needed an Organ Pipe cactus removed and another cactus moved. The area where the cacti were removed from does not even look like there was anything there.
I had an approx. 8 foot Saguaro have a fight with a neighbor's car. The Saguaro lost. Kevin and his team got it moved and cleaned up fast.
Kevin and his people transplanted a 16 foot specimen, seven armed cactus for us, and they did a marvelous job. Kevin is very easy to work with, and showed up on the promised day and time.
Kevin and his crew are amazing. They work hard and get the job done. I needed an Organ Pipe cactus removed and another cactus moved. The area where the cacti were removed from does not even look like there was anything there.
I had an approx. 8 foot Saguaro have a fight with a neighbor's car. The Saguaro lost. Kevin and his team got it moved and cleaned up fast.
Real, verified reviews pulled directly from 520 Cactus Movers' Google Business Profile.
Where We Work
Serving Tucson & Southern Arizona
Questions
Saguaro & Cactus Moving FAQ
Cost depends on the saguaro's height, number of arms, and how far it travels. A small single-arm saguaro under 6 feet costs far less than a mature multi-arm specimen over 15 feet. We give free, no-obligation quotes after seeing photos or visiting the site.
Yes, when it is done correctly. We root-prune, wrap the trunk in burlap, keep the cactus oriented the same direction it grew, and give it time to callus before replanting. Properly transplanted saguaros routinely thrive for decades afterward.
Arizona's Native Plant Law protects saguaros and other protected native plants. Removing or moving one on private property generally requires a permit from the Arizona Department of Agriculture before work begins. We are licensed and insured and can walk you through what permitting applies to your job.
We have transplanted specimens over 16 feet tall with seven arms using our flatbed truck, boom, and excavator. Size, arm count, and site access all factor into what equipment a job needs.
Both. If you have a healthy saguaro or other cactus you no longer want on your property, we will evaluate it for purchase. We also sell established saguaros and cacti to homeowners and landscapers.
A damaged saguaro often needs to come out entirely, especially if the trunk is compromised. We handle emergency removals and can advise whether a damaged cactus is worth attempting to save or should be safely taken down.
Yes. A leaning or unstable saguaro does not always need to be removed. We assess the root ball and trunk and, where it makes sense, brace the cactus in place instead of relocating it.
We work throughout Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley, and the Catalina Foothills.
Yes, 520 Cactus Movers is licensed and insured for cactus transplanting, bracing, and removal work.
Call (520) 490-1791 or send a few photos through our quote form and we will typically respond the same day to schedule a visit.
Have a saguaro cactus transplanting question we didn't cover? Call us at (520) 490-1791 and we'll walk you through it.
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Ready to Move, Brace, or Remove a Saguaro?
Tell us about your cactus and send a few photos if you can. We'll follow up the same day with next steps and a free estimate.
