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Big Orange Moving

Mover in Knoxville, Tennessee

Google rating

4.8

Ratings counted

216

Are 1 or 2 star

5.6%Around typical

The rating breakdown

12 of the 216 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Big Orange Moving are one or two star.

Against other listings in Knoxville

This company5.6%
Typical listing in Knoxville3.3%

2.2 percentage points higher than the middle of the 20 listings in Knoxville we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
20193.1%
4 star
10.5%
3 star
20.9%
2 star
41.9%
1 star
83.7%

Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.

Against every mover we can rate
0–5%
7,048
5–10%
1,993
10–20%
1,265
20%+
454

The marker is Big Orange Moving at 5.6%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.

Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.

What the complaints say

Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Big Orange Moving, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings8 · 67%
  • Late, delayed or a no-show4 · 33%
  • Items missing or never delivered3 · 25%
  • Stopped responding3 · 25%

Counted across the 12 one and two star reviews we have read for Big Orange Moving. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.

In their own words

2-star Google reviewM D.Edited 5 years ago
I might never have posted this negative review had the company reached out to me, & admitted their mistake(s), but after sending them an email they never got back to me. My phone number did change, but my email was the same - & they could have replied back to the message that I sent them, after the move (similar to this review).
Reply from the business

Sir, we did reach out to you via phone and left a message, which was never returned. We are sorry you feel this way. Please call us so we can figure out a solution. Thank you.

1-star Google reviewAnndrea C.Edited a year ago
2024 - Ian is back at the company, saw this review and gave me an apology and asked for opportunity to make it right. I appreciated the call and hopefully they're back on the up and up. 2023 - 1 star - I'm updating the review due to my latest experience. 3 men previously moved me within the same city UP to the third floor with 1 truck in 2 trips, in the snow, and placed the items where I asked. 4 men recently moved me within the same city down from the third floor with 2 trucks in 1 trip.
Reply from the business

Thanks Anndrea!!

2-star Google reviewKim F.6 years ago
Very nice clean-cut guys, but we spent TWO ENTIRE DAYS moving remaining items they left behind. The last load of the day they just closed the truck up and left without giving us any warning. Things remining included nightstands, parts of our bed, a box springs, lamps, guitar, yoga mats, wakeboards, hampers, coolers, all items they could've easily taken. I called the owner and sent him videos and photos. I gave him the opportunity to try to make up for what had transpired.
1-star Google reviewSandra M.2 years ago
Would definately give a minus 10 if possible. The damage to my items was unforgivable. Had to leave items behind because of poorly planned packing of truck, was just told over and over again "there is no more room". Was suppose to send 3 men, but instead got 2 boys who could barely lift anything. Dropped my furniture, tore a hole in the kitchen floor and the one kid started crying because he wanted to "go home". What is wrong with this company????? EVERYTHING!!! Do not under any circumstances hire this company.
2-star Google reviewTheda S.3 years ago
We called a day in advance (their recording says they do last minute calls). It was easy to schedule. The following day, they showed up 45 min late due to someone calling in. The movers were all young men. They would not start the job until I signed an damages charge for low or high coverage. So, I signed the lower fee. They ran into walls and door frames and were reckless. They also hit our newly renovated sheet rock/painted wall and only said something when I showed it to them.
1-star Google reviewWayne H.5 years ago
We're both over 70; they showed up with no abilities to pack items and no tools necessary to break down items. They actually showed up in a rented UHaul truck. Our move was less than 9 miles and it cost over $2000.00. They charged us $300 dollars to move a refrigerator just because it was double door. We received no invoice, no breakdown of cost, only a "Value Damage Coverage " Contract. They changed workers three times during the day; only one was with us the entire day.
Reply from the business

We’re sorry you feel this way. Please contact us to resolve this situation.

1-star Google reviewBetty V.4 years ago
The 1 star is for management the movers deserve 5. I waited until we checked everywhere and was sure that a persian rug was missing and then again when we finished unpacking (I think that since it was rolled up that it just got mixed in with the moving blankets). I immediately texted and got one reaponse. I have texted again and again with no response. I understand things like this happen - didn't ask for any replacements or to file a claim just an acknowledgement of my loss.
Reply from the business

We're sorry for the inconvenience. I just now checked our text log for your number, and we have not received any texts from you, ever. This is the first we're hearing of this. We clean up our blankets before we leave the house to ensure something like this doesn't happen.

2-star Google reviewJosh2 years ago
Helper got stuck in front yard. Reese w/ big orange assumed it was ok until we mentioned the ruts in front yard. Softball size hole in the back of dresser. Computer desk legs broke. Bed frame legs were left on truck. Contacted regarding frame legs and was suppose to recieve them 4 days ago. Ordered new as we probably won't see the original. We used twice in the past and had à ok experience. Will do business elsewhere in future due to lack of professionalism.

What satisfied customers point to

The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.

  • Professional and courteous123 · 66%
  • Worked hard and fast83 · 45%
  • Turned up when they said37 · 20%
  • Careful with belongings26 · 14%
  • Kept in touch14 · 8%
  • Price matched the quote3 · 2%

Counted across the 186 four and five star reviews we have read for Big Orange Moving. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewBryan L.4 years ago
We received a letter- ad from Big Orange Moving when we listed our house for sale. I contacted four other moving companies, and gave them all details of our move. Ben from Big Orange was the most responsive and the only one who took the time to actually read what I sent. He responded quickly with a written estimate, which I accepted. He sent me an appointment reminder for my calendar, and called on moving day to let us know they were coming.
Reply from the business

Thanks!!!!

5-star Google reviewMike L.4 years ago
Everything about working with Big Orange Moving was great! We were looking to move quickly after closing on a new house and were having a hard time getting anyone to even message us back, let alone set an appointment. My wife sent Big Orange an online message and I received a call back from Reese almost immediately!
Reply from the business

Thanks, Mike!!

5-star Google reviewRachel B.5 years ago
After a horrible experience with another local moving company completely standing us up and just not showing for the scheduled time (or answering any calls or texts), we were in a pickle, having just moved here from out of our state and not being able to access any of our belongings. I contacted Big Orange and they were responsive, professional, and very helpful.
Reply from the business

Thank you Rachel! Glad we were able to help!!

5-star Google reviewStephanie C.a year ago
Big Orange Moving assisted with my elderly mother’s move, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From start to finish, the team was professional, compassionate, and efficient. The movers, Ian and his crew, handled everything with care, ensuring my mother’s belongings were packed securely and transported safely. They were incredibly patient, taking the time to address her concerns and making her feel comfortable during what could have been a stressful process.
Reply from the business

Thank you Stephanie!

What Google’s own summary highlights

Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.

  • professional staff76
  • polite staff45
  • efficient movers7
  • quick move7
  • loading storage unit6
  • local move5
  • prompt arrival4
  • furniture moving4
  • small move3
  • accurate billing2

Where else this company appears

Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.

  • bbb.orgreviews
  • chamberofcommerce.comdirectory
  • facebook.comsocial
  • mapquest.comdirectory
  • yelp.comreviews

Before you hire Big Orange Moving

Whatever this company’s numbers say, the same handful of things go wrong on a move. These guides are how to keep your side of it tight.

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