BMS Moving & Storage
Moving and storage service in Chesapeake, Virginia
Google rating
4.6
Ratings counted
488
Are 1 or 2 star
8.2%Above typical
The rating breakdown
40 of the 488 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for BMS Moving & Storage are one or two star.
Against other listings in Chesapeake
1.6 percentage points higher than the middle of the 9 listings in Chesapeake we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 428 | 87.7% | |
| 4 star | 15 | 3.1% | |
| 3 star | 5 | 1.0% | |
| 2 star | 3 | 0.6% | |
| 1 star | 37 | 7.6% |
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%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is BMS Moving & Storage at 8.2%. 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 BMS Moving & Storage, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings9 · 26%
- Crew conduct7 · 21%
- Items missing or never delivered4 · 12%
- Late, delayed or a no-show2 · 6%
- Stopped responding2 · 6%
- Price rose after the quote1 · 3%
Counted across the 34 one and two star reviews we have read for BMS Moving & 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
If there was a half star rate available I would have marked that instead of a full star here. Worst moving experience of my life! Do not recommend this group to anyone. Over charged, lost stolen and broken items. The packing service was terrible and dumped items into cartons. Mis marked boxes. Many items stolen. Poor communications and follow up. Rip off
Mr. Young I’m sorry to hear about your poor experience with us. I reached out to our manager in Norfolk to get to the bottom of these issues. Paul has told me he is in contact with you and expecting photos of the poor packing you report.
If I could rate them lower, I would. First thing first, they showed up two hours late and told me they had to leave within 30 minutes due to a prior commitment. They were able to send someone else out, after they took a break to go outside and smoke some weed. They came in and made the whole apartment stink with the smell. They then broke serval items while packing them up.
Moved with Mayflower from TX. BMS supported the delivery. They sent two men who clearly were not trained. They parked on our bush, left items in our flower beds, dragged items across the driveway and dumped all of the drawers out of our antique dresser. When it came to furniture reassembly, they played it off like they weren't going to help.
We appreciate your feedback and sincerely regret the challenges you faced during your move. It’s concerning to hear about the issues with the handling of your belongings and the communication barriers you experienced. We are committed to … More
Absolute worst company ! If you’re in the military and this company is selected for you immediately request a new company . I just recently did a move across country for the first time and they lost a whole crate of my HHG that has my UNIFORMS ,seabag with military items , electronics , CUSHIONS to my couches , dinner chairs , personal items, etc.
I am NOT happy with the job performed by Bekins for my pack and load last week! It was scheduled for a day each to pack and to load. The first day, 2 packers showed up who were respectful and seemed to be thorough. However, they did not break down or wrap any furniture, box up any mattresses etc; only packed boxes. When I asked about the rest, they said the next crew would take care of it.
I'm sorry you've had this experience, Alexandria. To address any credits, please contact our claims department at [phone removed]. They will be able to help you get started with the claims process. For other concerns regarding your move, please contact our customer service at [phone removed].
Unbelievably TERRIBLE experience - Careless, Lazy, Inefficient, Unprepared. I cannot imagine how this company has an overall high star rating. Bekins is only interested in getting the job done fast and had NO concern for quality of job. The packing team shoves as many items into a box as possible to minimize their own material usage and labor. Items were not packed with care or with enough paper wrapping - even items noted in advance as “high value” were thrown into boxes with anything else in near sight.
I'm sorry your move was less than ideal, Michelle. Can you please email us at [email removed] with the name your move was booked under and your bill of lading number so we can look up your move and investigate what happened?
I have dealt with Bekins for two long distance moves with both of my kids that went very smoothly. This time I am relocating cross country. The team that came to load their truck were awesome. But then everything I own has been sitting in the Bekins warehouse in Norfolk because THEY CANT FIND A DRIVER TO DRIVE IT TO NEBRASKA!!!! Isn’t this their entire job? I’m starting a new job and need my belongings and as of today they still don’t have a plan. I am so disappointed as to how this situation is being handled.
I apologize for the experience you're having, Liz. I'll reach out to the office to see what's going on and if I can speed things along. Please reach out to the van line customer service at [phone removed] for assistance and update regarding delivery of your shipment.
Military service member here. This company was hired to move my house hold goods from VA to NC. The day of packing one gentleman was caught reading personal items (letters to/from children), flipping through magazines, asked for a book of matches, and then complained that I didn't provide him lunch (I provided Gatorade and water for them). They didn't pack everything they were supposed to. Middle drawers and cabinets in the kitchen were missed (filled with glassware).
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 courteous193 · 46%
- Worked hard and fast176 · 42%
- Careful with belongings40 · 9%
- Turned up when they said33 · 8%
- Kept in touch16 · 4%
- Price matched the quote1 · <1%
Counted across the 424 four and five star reviews we have read for BMS Moving & Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
My moving experience went exceptionally well and thanks to Bekins, ended up being relatively stress free overall. The professional attitude and efficient manner in which they handled this move was evident from the very beginning. They sent in enough resources (crew of 4 in my case) to knock out the tasks at hand quickly, while taking the time to be careful and sure that things arrived intact. Good communication throughout the entire process, which was invaluable. This was a great experience as far as moves go.
I bought a piece of antique furniture off of Offerup. I hired Bekins at a GREAT PRICE! The movers were on time and so gentile with the piece. It looks phenomenal! (just need new sconces) HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE GUYS 100% Thanks Guys!!!
Thanks for your feedback, Jacqueline. We were happy to help you get your Offerup purchase moved. We hope you enjoy your new piece of antique furniture. Should you need any more help, just let us know.
Moving with the military is rarely a good experience. However, Bekins from Norfolk made this a great experience for me and my family. Rob and his crew were extremely professional and responsive. They worked very hard to move us in and put our furniture back together. We could not have asked for a better crew. Additionally, Antoine took time to come back and help put together some furniture that had been missing.
Hello Wes, thank you for the fantastic review, we always love hearing from our customers. We will let your team know just how happy you were with your service.
My faith is restored in the moving industry - this company absolutely floored me with the quality, polite, professional team they dispatched to my house for my unloading. I had Andres, Andrew, and Francisco at my house from 0900 until about 1500 but they completed more work in those hours than a crew twice their size. Incredibly friendly, polite, hard working, CAREFUL, and just good people to have in our house.
Michal, thank you for the fantastic review! Please keep Bekins Moving Solutions in mind for your next move.
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.
- military move38
- respectful staff30
- household goods handling26
- efficient staff22
- thoroughness14
- careful packing12
- fast work9
- quick move4
- language barrier3
- kind movers3
- fast movers2
What the company says about itself
Taken from BMS Moving & 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.
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- Describes itself as family ownedsays on their website
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- Advertises 24/7 availabilitysays on their website
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- Advertises free estimatessays on their website
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