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Boston Best Rate Movers

Mover in Boston, Massachusetts

Its address is in Waltham, Massachusetts. It appears here because Google returns it for Boston.

Google rating

4.8

Ratings counted

1,133

Are 1 or 2 star

4.6%Around typical

The rating breakdown

52 of the 1,133 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Boston Best Rate Movers are one or two star.

Against other movers in Boston

This company4.6%
Typical mover in Boston1.5%

3.1 percentage points higher than the middle of the 21 movers in Boston we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
1,04191.9%
4 star
312.7%
3 star
90.8%
2 star
100.9%
1 star
423.7%

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 Boston Best Rate Movers at 4.6%. 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 Boston Best Rate Movers, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings11 · 33%
  • Price rose after the quote8 · 24%
  • Crew conduct7 · 21%
  • Items missing or never delivered3 · 9%
  • Late, delayed or a no-show2 · 6%
  • Stopped responding2 · 6%
  • Booked by one company, moved by another1 · 3%

Counted across the 33 one and two star reviews we have read for Boston Best Rate Movers. 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 reviewJustin R.Edited a year ago
I am a repeat customer who have used BBRM many times, but unfortunately I do not recommend it any more. There is just too much variability in service quality. My worst experience happened recently, when the movers were passive and slow. When it came to asking for tips, they were quick and assertive. They also broken my TV which I only discovered days later. My complaint messages were not answered.
Reply from the business

It's regrettable to hear about your experience with us. We strive for consistency and quality service. Please feel free to reach out to us at ([phone removed] to discuss this further.

1-star Google reviewJada-Marie W.3 months ago
The service itself was decent none of my things were damaged and they were generally efficient. But one of the crew members was extremely inappropriate, he stole a kiss tried to kiss me repeatedly made sexual comments about me and my body , he asked me to turn around and asked to slap my butt. He also Asked for my contact information and then went on to make sexual comments in that thread.
Reply from the business

We take allegations of this nature very seriously. Your move took place on May 1, and this matter was only brought to our attention on May 7. After receiving your call, we immediately began an internal review and spoke with the entire moving crew assigned to your move.

1-star Google reviewWenao W.11 years ago
If I could give this company 0 stars, I would. As far as customer service goes, they make Comcast seem like the best company in the world. Basically, they lie, they cheat, they manipulate, and they extort. But we could live with all of that if they actually delivered our stuff. It's now taken 3 weeks for a cross country move that should have and could have taken less than 1 week, and we are still being di--ed around and told that our stuff will be delivered soon.
1-star Google reviewSherene D.7 years ago
i arranged to have boston best rate movers pack up my apartment and put my belongings in storage for six weeks then bring my belongings to my new apartment. the guys were nice and moved quickly and professionally in packing up my apartment. the nightmare began when they brought my things to my new apartment. first, they brought my mattress in. through the mattress cover, one could see that the mattress was obviously covered in MILDEW! the movers asked me if it was raining when the guys first moved my things.
2-star Google reviewYaoda X.12 years ago
We just recently used the packing and moving service from this company. We had a four-bedroom apartment and had a fair amount of stuff. The company sent three guys and a truck. In my view, at least one of the guys were not trained in packing. We had toy pieces neatly stored in bins. To our horror, one guy just dumped all the toy pieces into one large box. It took us many many hours afterwards to sort things out - imagining separating Lego and Playmobil pieces from each other!! Why on earth would someone do that?
1-star Google reviewIsabel G.11 years ago
I would love to give a minus rating to this company: I thought from the reviews it was a professional and caring company but the reality is that they don´t care about anything else than making money. I had a moving schedule time on Friday 27th of March. They give you a 3 hours window to start the moving. They were on time BUT the movers did not look very active and energetic. The reason why is because I found out after the moving ended that there is a minimum charge of 3 hours (required by Massachusetts law).
2-star Google reviewWhit Y.14 years ago
1) When they first started, I thought things were going to be great, they seemed like hard workers and were friendly enough. Then time went by... 2) They tell you that they have blankets to wrap your furniture in and it is free. Sounds great right? Well what they don't tell you is that they have to tape everything that has blankets on it and that costs. Also, they don't use blankets on mattresses/box springs or dressers. They use a plastic wrap that they also later charge you for.
1-star Google reviewLisa B.7 years ago
This morning one of the Best Rate moving trucks smashed the side of my car off while it was parked on the street. The car is was damaged so badly it is not driveable. Witnesses saw the Best Rate truck hit my car, pull over, look at the damage before taking off. Multiple witnesses confirmed it was a Best Rate moving truck and documented the license plate and details.

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 fast172 · 53%
  • Professional and courteous121 · 37%
  • Careful with belongings61 · 19%
  • Turned up when they said45 · 14%
  • Kept in touch25 · 8%
  • Price matched the quote10 · 3%

Counted across the 324 four and five star reviews we have read for Boston Best Rate Movers. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewDebbi E.3 weeks ago
Very professional, very friendly and quick and efficient. Great price, they were right on time and moved everything with speed but carefully, they took great care with our belongings. DEFINITELY will use again, DEFINITELY will recommend. Thank you guys for making our move easy and stress free!!
Reply from the business

Debbi, this made our day — thank you! Professional, friendly, on time, and careful with your belongings is exactly what we aim for on every local move, all at a straightforward rate with no hidden fees.

5-star Google reviewKenzie Y.a month ago
This was the third time I’ve had Boston Best Rate Movers handle my move and I am astounded every time by how excellent they are at everything—from the logistics ahead of the move, the delivery of boxes and supplies, and especially the move itself. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Marvel and his team for most of my moves, and they are truly a joy and made it so easy!
Reply from the business

Kenzie, what an incredible review — thank you! We're so glad Marvel and the crew handled those tight corners and tricky staircase (and that fiddly Ikea piece) with care, and that your final total came in below estimate. That's the "Best Rate" promise: honest pricing, no hidden fees.

4-star Google reviewAR2 years ago
We went with Boston Best Rate Movers for 2 different moves in the Boston area. Angelica is very helpful over the phone with scheduling moves and answering questions. Their prices are great, and (for the most part) the movers both times moved quickly and took good care of our things. Both lead movers were always very friendly, professional, and communicative. Unfortunately, on our most recent move an item (a new pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses) went missing.
Reply from the business

Dear Andi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent move with Boston Best Rate Movers. We appreciate your kind words about our scheduling process, prices, and the professionalism of our lead movers.

5-star Google reviewYP2 months ago
I want to express how grateful and impressed I am with the service I received from Best Rate Movers during my move yesterday. From the very beginning, the office staff and secretaries who helped me schedule my moving day were kind, professional, patient, and extremely helpful. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free. But I especially want to recognize the three movers who came to help me: Luis, Fernando, and Melvin. These three young men went far beyond what I expected as a client.
Reply from the business

Hi YP! Thank you for this wonderful review! We're thrilled Luis, Fernando, and Melvin provided exceptional service during your move. We're so pleased our office staff made the scheduling process smooth and stress-free from the beginning.

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 movers61
  • efficient staff33
  • estimate28
  • smooth process25
  • quick move18
  • careful handling of furniture16
  • reasonable pricing12
  • efficient packing6
  • quote process5
  • piano moving3

What the company says about itself

Taken from Boston Best Rate Movers’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.

Operating numbers published on their site

  • USDOT 1718049

Interstate movers in the United States are regulated federally, and these numbers can be looked up against the public register. We reproduce what is printed on the company’s site; we do not check whether the number is current, or whether it belongs to this business. Look it up on the FMCSA register ↗ (opens in a new tab)

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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.

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Before you hire Boston Best Rate Movers

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