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Bighorn Moving And Storage

Moving and storage service in Kelowna, British Columbia

Google rating

4.6

Ratings counted

143

Are 1 or 2 star

10.5%Above typical

The rating breakdown

15 of the 143 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Bighorn Moving And Storage are one or two star.

Against other listings in Kelowna

This company10.5%
Typical listing in Kelowna2.8%

7.7 percentage points higher than the middle of the 17 listings in Kelowna we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
12486.7%
4 star
21.4%
3 star
21.4%
2 star
42.8%
1 star
117.7%

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 Bighorn Moving And Storage at 10.5%. 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 Bighorn Moving And Storage, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Crew conduct5 · 36%
  • Damage to belongings3 · 21%
  • Items missing or never delivered2 · 14%
  • Price rose after the quote1 · 7%
  • Late, delayed or a no-show1 · 7%
  • Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 7%
  • Stopped responding1 · 7%

Counted across the 14 one and two star reviews we have read for Bighorn Moving And Storage. 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

1-star Google reviewAnnie O.Edited 3 years ago
Very unprofessional with no customer follow up service for loss and/or damage. They lost quite a few of my items, and I sent in a claim with no response from them. Not recommended for a senior with disabilities living alone. There is no humanly possible way to tell what is missing and lost within 48 hours after they just dump stuff all over the house, not even in the right rooms. And this was stuff that filled a 2800 sq foot home. Would never recommend this company to a senior.
Reply from the business

Hi Annie. We are sorry to see that you have chosen to leave a negative review while the claim department is in the middle of processing and dealing with your claim and the other issues you had mentioned to the follow up team.

1-star Google reviewLorienEdited 3 years ago
Never in a Million Years! When is a “quote” not a “quote”? I contacted Bekins Kelowna to arrange packing and shipment of my 1 bdrm appt possessions overseas. I had my belongings in a self storage unit with Kelowna Self Storage (can I say what a fabulous business they are, honest, friendly and super efficient). I am currently a full time student until starting employment in July and am on a strictly limited budget.
Reply from the business

Hi Lorien In response to this review, and in addition to other reviews you have posted on other sites, we advise that the best method to discuss outstanding moving and storage costs is to contact us directly.

1-star Google reviewMelanieEdited 3 years ago
It has been almost a year since we hired them and they have not followed up with any of our concerns and have ignored the ticket we submitted for missing items. I feel that's enough time for them to have resolved at least the ticket. - The packers stole approx. $700 worth of sealed wine, garage items and cleaning supplies. They also stole the wine glass my Mom gave me. - There was no mention of not transporting items at any point of the process, either verbally or contractually.
Reply from the business

We acknowledge there have been many emails and phone calls to discuss and follow up, from both Bekins and United Van Lines, in an effort to find a reasonable resolve. Bekins customer service did call to discuss your review however Jason clearly advised he did not want to have any further…

2-star Google reviewKaleyEdited 3 years ago
We booked a move from kelowna to Barcelona, the beginning was good of course they quoted us a higher price than any other company but we thought that they would take better care and be more personal - so we paid the extra. The in home assessment went well and that was about it. The packing took 3 days- AND they tried SO hard to make us store our items - they would have had us store for a Month waiting for a document you can only get when you have already arrived.
Reply from the business

Kaley, Thank you for taking additional time to express your thoughts and feelings regarding your recent International move. We appreciate that moving is costly and stressful especially with a family moving to another country.

1-star Google reviewShelley P.Edited 3 years ago
Ray's moving in Saskatoon contracted to use this mover on August 18, 2021 to do a move on Oct. 1, 2021 for us. We relied on the fact that they were going to provide the service they agreed to, but they bailed on us with very short notice. DO NOT RELY ON THIS COMPANY!!!! They were hired on Aug. 18, 2021 to do a move on Oct 1. We spoke on the phone with their admin and they confirmed that they had been hired by Rays and would do the move. Then told us on Sept. 17, 2021 that they would not do the move on Oct.
Reply from the business

*Shelley Again, you did not book a move with Bekins, nor did anyone on your behalf. Bekins had NO involvement in your move. When management called you to advise this you would not listen, became verbal abusive towards the manager, stated false information, would not allow the manager to talk, and…

1-star Google reviewRoger W.Edited 3 years ago
Hiring Bekins Kelowna was a mistake. If you have any issues with the handling of your goods or the unnecessarily protracted timeline by which they process your claims/concerns, be prepared to feel that you as a customer have little or no value. The Bekins’ employees who packed up our goods mislabeled the box number where our gym components were supposed to be, resulting in the person we hired through Bekins to assemble our gym equipment after our move, not being able to complete that task.
Reply from the business

Hi Roger Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent experience in the claim settlement process. All of our customers are very important to us and we believe they are the heart of our business.

1-star Google reviewSean R.a month ago
We hired BigHorn to pack, store, and coordinate a cross-border move to the United States. Packing, inventorying, storage, and the final delivery crew were all excellent. Our belongings arrived in good condition. The problem was communication and coordination. We planned our move around the timeline provided by BigHorn and were repeatedly assured there should be no issue getting our belongings to us on time.
Reply from the business

Sean, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased to hear that the packing, inventory, storage, transportation, and final delivery all met your expectations and that your belongings arrived safely and in good condition.

1-star Google reviewM M.Edited 4 months ago
I made the mistake of choosing this company based on their google review, but my experience was extremely frustrating. They may be fine for simple local moves, but I would strongly caution anyone considering them for long-distance moving or storage. Their pricing is already outrageously high, yet they still find ways to add unexpected charges. The most unethical part is how they handle payment terms—these are not clearly disclosed upfront.
Reply from the business

MM, We will not tolerate your slanderous and dishonest review. Your move was completed under a signed long distance contract with all pricing and payment terms clearly provided, accepted, and signed by you before your move. Nothing was introduced after loading.

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.

  • Worked hard and fast53 · 49%
  • Professional and courteous52 · 48%
  • Careful with belongings29 · 27%
  • Turned up when they said18 · 17%
  • Kept in touch10 · 9%
  • Price matched the quote3 · 3%

Counted across the 109 four and five star reviews we have read for Bighorn Moving And Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewSharon P.2 months ago
My experience with Bighorn Moving was flawless. Starting with Dawn, our discussion of the household amount that would be moving to another province was decided to be put into a container. I picked a date for the move, Dawn kept in touch with me and answered any questions or concerns I had. She was great and patient! I felt confident about the company. A week before the move date, Bighorn Moving advised me of the time they would be there. And they were right on time!
Reply from the business

Hi Sharon, We really appreciate you sharing your experience with the Bighorn team and family. We will pass on your kinds words to all team members that were involved. Thank you Bighorn Management

5-star Google reviewSteve S.2 years ago
Our company (freight brokerage industry), chose to work with Big Horn for a few specific reasons: 1. They were referred to us by a trusted partner. 2. Family owned Biz, just like ours. 3. We trusted the process that they guided us on prior to committing our business to them. With 100% confidence, I can say that BIG HORN has greatly lived up to and exceeded the expectations we had for them. Above and Beyond is truly a mantra that they live bye. The delivery and storage needs that we required from them was Approx.
Reply from the business

Hi Steve, Thank you for the detailed review and we look forward to working with you again in the future. Thank you Bighorn Management

5-star Google reviewTerrence H.Edited 3 years ago
You get what you pay for! Bekins was fantastic for our move, right on time for pickup and for delivery 2 days later. The price was as quoted. Nicole was thorough in her quotation, making sure nothing was missed. They made the move easy as well as very safe, they have excellent procedures during Covid! I HIGHLY recommend.
Reply from the business

Hi Terrence. Thank you for your review, much appreciated. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to the entire team involved. Thank you

5-star Google reviewStephanie E.Edited 3 years ago
I had served my tenant an eviction, which she tried to fight and was ultimately unsuccessful. She left her packing etc to the last minute and when these movers showed up she was FAR from ready. They told her they had to leave as she had 14 hours worth of work to do. She called and cried to someone over the phone, while I left for work worried I'd never get her lazy self out of my house! When I came home at 4pm that same day I was ASTONISHED that they had managed to get her moved!

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.

  • friendly staff37
  • careful handling8
  • careful movers7
  • accurate quote6
  • moving crew5
  • seamless move3
  • local moving3
  • complicated move3
  • long distance move3
  • last minute move3

What the company says about itself

Taken from Bighorn Moving And Storage’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.

  • Mentions the Better Business Bureausays on their website
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  • Advertises free estimatessays on their website
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  • Advertises 24/7 availabilitysays on their website
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    “10 am - 3 pm (Mon-Fri) Moving Services: 24/7/365 Follow Us Facebook Instagram Linked”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • States a founding yearsays on their website
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    “And Storage has served the Okanagan since 2015 under its current name, with founder Na”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • States how long it has tradedsays on their website
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    “Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Vernon for over 25 years, with long-distance service across Cana”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

  • Says it is insuredsays on their website
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    “…or beyond. Easy booking. No surprises. Fully insured. Free Estimate Free download Add $20K-6”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.

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.

  • mapquest.comdirectory
  • yellowpages.cadirectory
  • yelp.careviews

Before you hire Bighorn Moving And Storage

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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