Busy Bee Movers
Mover in Indianapolis, Indiana
Google rating
4.2
Ratings counted
315
Are 1 or 2 star
18.4%Well above typical
The rating breakdown
58 of the 315 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Busy Bee Movers are one or two star.
Against other listings in Indianapolis
14.1 percentage points higher than the middle of the 22 listings in Indianapolis we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 232 | 73.7% | |
| 4 star | 11 | 3.5% | |
| 3 star | 14 | 4.4% | |
| 2 star | 9 | 2.9% | |
| 1 star | 49 | 15.6% |
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 Busy Bee Movers at 18.4%. 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 Busy Bee Movers, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings21 · 41%
- Crew conduct6 · 12%
- Price rose after the quote5 · 10%
- Items missing or never delivered5 · 10%
- Late, delayed or a no-show5 · 10%
- Stopped responding4 · 8%
- Belongings withheld over payment1 · 2%
- Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 2%
Counted across the 51 one and two star reviews we have read for Busy Bee 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
Used them for our first move and everything went great with 3 movers. Booked again for our second move and booked 3 movers again, only 2 showed up! First move took 5 hours and second took 11 since there were only two movers. The only thing that changed was a 45 minute drive for the 2nd move. Ended up missing my kids games because of it. I asked to speak with owner about only getting 2 movers and the lady put the phone on hold and was gone for about a minute or more.
I scheduled our move months ago with Busy Bee. They told me one date and showed up on a different date. I was coming home from work and the woman who said she was the "owner". She was RUDE beyond belief, told me it was all my problem because she didnt like my tone and cancelled my move today leaving us stranded. Oh she said I could put as many bad reviews out. That means she is paying a company to take down bad reviews. When I scheduled I explained repeatedly told them my furniture is beyond HEAVY.
I hired busy bee movers to help me move into an apartment on May 1. The two gentleman were nice and moved in me in quickly. But when they set up on of my two flat screens on the table, I did not notice there was damage until after they left. I immediately called their office to report damage and start a claim, they sent me a sheet to fill out and said that I will take 7 to 10 business days for a response.
Busy Bee Movers appreciates the opportunity to assist with your move and we’re sorry to hear you were unhappy with the outcome of your claim. According to our records, the move was completed on May 1, 2026, and no damage was reported at the time of delivery.
Do yourself a favor and DO NOT USE THESE GUYS! The owner Matt is not on the level. He will beat other quotes, then get to your new place and charge you way more. He will hold your items hostage until you pay! He even threatened to call the police on me... They use temps, they charge you more, they damage your items, and we even had to rent another truck because theirs was too small...
I would NEVER recommend this company to anyone EVER. Three movers showed up and started literally just started throwing our stuff in the truck. The office girl assured me that they would bring the materials to protect my expensive furniture and televisions but when they showed up that wasn’t the case. They had FOUR PADS for my entire house. They proceeded to use MY blankets and comforters to wrap up these things and put them into their dirty truck.
This was my 6th move in 9 yrs. and the absolute worst experience. They showed up unprepared with shrink wrap for items they were informed them about before the move, that would be stored in the garage at my new location I was told I would have 2 men, but really only had 1.5, since one of them was didn't know what he should be doing , because he was standing around most of the time. The move over all took much longer than it should have, but i was still charged for the time. Then it took then 1 hr and 30 min.
We hired Busy Bee movers for our military move in July 2020. Upon scheduling, they asked if we had any specific items we needed to discuss for our move. My husband stated that this was a military move and that all individuals getting on base would need a valid ID and would need to present this at the base gate. We received a call from the movers on the day they were to arrive that my husband needed to meet them at the base gate to ride on post with them, no problem.
This is a tale of a 2 moves. Move 1 house to apartment and storage area in December. The two movers were great. Super careful and fast. We knew we were moving again in August when the new house was done and we planned to request them again. Move 2 - apartment and storage to new house. Horrible! We called and scheduled the move and she asked us if we wanted the same guys and we said yes. Moving day arrived and no one showed. Called Busy Bee and they clearly didn't have it on the schedule.
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 courteous139 · 63%
- Worked hard and fast118 · 53%
- Careful with belongings49 · 22%
- Turned up when they said47 · 21%
- Kept in touch12 · 5%
- Price matched the quote8 · 4%
Counted across the 221 four and five star reviews we have read for Busy Bee Movers. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Seamless Commercial Move with Busy Bee Movers – Highly Recommended! Last month, our company faced the daunting task of moving into a new four-level commercial building. After some research we decided to go with Busy Bee Movers, and their service was exceptional. I don’t give these out often but here's why they deserve five stars. From the first contact, Busy Bee Movers impressed us with their professionalism and detailed planning. The moving crew was exceptional.
Thank you for choosing Busy Bee Movers for your commercial move! We are delighted to hear about your seamless experience and appreciate your detailed feedback. Our team takes pride in professionalism, adaptability, and competitive pricing. We look forward to assisting with any future moves!
We got several quotes when preparing to move and Busy Bee came right in the middle, cost wise. Matt was very responsive, answered all of our questions and made sure we knew exactly what we would be looking at. On moving day we had two trucks with a 4-man crew. I wish I could remember their names because they were phenomenal. Efficient, careful not only with my belongings and my home but also with each other - making sure no one was going to lift too much or incorrectly and get injured.
I cannot praise everyone involved enough!! I had a sudden change of time only four days before our move. Although I felt silly crying to a complete stranger, the lady I talked to was so incredible kind and encouraging. She was able to switch my time and lift my spirits by reminding me everything will be ok. On the day of the move the guys arrived promptly. My mother and sister met them at my old apartment while I was getting keys for my new apartment.
Taylor, Thank you so much for taking great care of time to write your review. More importantly I’m glad everything worked out for you and they were able to relieve some stress.
We recently had the pleasure of working with Busy Bee Movers for our big move into our first house in the charming Bates-Hendricks neighborhood, and I must say, it was an experience beyond our expectations. From the first call to the final item being placed in our new home, the team was exceptionally professional, friendly, and efficient. The movers arrived right on time, and their expertise was evident from the get-go.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our team provided you with a top-notch moving experience. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your recommendation. If you ever need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out!
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.
- polite movers39
- quick movers11
- competitive pricing8
- helpful information7
- no damage7
- helpful office staff4
- accurate quote2
- hourly rate2
- local move2
Where else this company appears
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