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BAY Area Movers, Inc. review 2026 (Pearland, TX)

In business since 1987 · Updated

BAY Area Movers, Inc. is a Pearland, TX mover ranked #83 of 500 movers in Texas with a 4.48/5 rating.

90% of BAY Area Movers, Inc.'s 245 verified customer reviews are positive. Customers most often praise its affordable rates, while the most common complaint involves damage to items.

BAY Area Movers, Inc. has been in business since 1987. Ratings reflect moveBuddha’s independent analysis of customer reviews and FMCSA records.

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How BAY Area Movers, Inc. measures up

Across 245 reviews, BAY Area Movers, Inc. in Pearland, TX is rated 4.8/5 on Google (191 reviews) and 3.7/5 on Yelp (35 reviews), and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

BAY Area Movers, Inc. ranks #83 out of 500 movers in Texas with a moveBuddha Score of 4.48 out of 5.

  • moveBuddha Score

    moveBuddha Score

    The moveBuddha Score is a single 0–5 rating that combines everything we know about a mover, so you can compare companies without cross-referencing a dozen review sites.

    It weighs customer service, quote accuracy, review quality, industry experience, website quality, brand strength, and ratings from Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau.

    It is not a paid placement. Partners and non-partners are scored the same way.

  • Google rating

    Based on 191 reviews
  • Yelp rating

    Why does the Yelp score look different?

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has a 3.7 rating on Yelp across 35 reviews, noticeably lower than its 4.8 on Google (191 reviews) and its A+ rating at the BBB.

    Yelp volume is low, so a small number of negative reviews has an outsized effect.

    We weight the much larger Google sample more heavily, but flag the Yelp score transparently so you can judge for yourself.

    If you’re comparing movers, get a free BAY Area Movers, Inc. quote and see how their price and responsiveness feel in practice.

    Based on 35 reviews
  • Better Business Bureau

    Based on BBB profile
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What do customers say about BAY Area Movers, Inc.?

Out of 245 verified reviews, 90% of customers left a positive review about BAY Area Movers, Inc. in Pearland, TX. 8.6% of reviews are negative and 1.2% are neutral. BAY Area Movers, Inc. has a 1% higher positive review percentage than the average Texas moving company (90% vs the Texas state average of 89%).

  • Positive90.2%(221)
  • Neutral1.2%(3)
  • Negative8.6%(21)

Based on 245 reviews across Google, Yelp, and other review sites.

What customers like about BAY Area Movers, Inc.

  • Affordable rates

    Many reviewers found BAY Area Movers, Inc. to be more budget-friendly than competitors without sacrificing quality.

  • Respectful of property

    Customers appreciated how carefully BAY Area Movers, Inc.'s team maneuvered furniture through tight spaces without damaging walls or floors.

  • Careful handling

    Belongings are treated with caution, and many customers report zero damage thanks to BAY Area Movers, Inc.'s attention to detail.

  • Quick moving process

    The team at BAY Area Movers, Inc. often gets the job done faster than expected, saving clients time.

  • Efficient service

    Many customers praise BAY Area Movers, Inc. for completing moves smoothly and with minimal downtime.

What positive reviewers say

  • “A pleasure to work with. Great prices and friendly faces! They made our move so easy on us and were extremely helpful. I would use them again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a moving company.”

    Jamie AtanasovVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Awesome service with Tyler's team! We witnessed a friends move and booked them for our move. They were fast and efficient! Furniture was shrink wrapped or blanket wrapped. All Furniture was put in place and adjusted as asked.”

    D ConnaughtonVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “Great guys who worked their tails off for us and did a wonderful job. They were very careful with our things. Very professional.”

    John PendergraftVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “They were punctual, so friendly, and made this move SO easy for us! They worked incredibly fast, so careful and thorough. The price was very reasonable.”

    Angela J.Verified ReviewerGoogle

What mixed reviewers say

  • “They did do a good job at the things they moved. However they forgot a lot of things and left the houses much dirtier then they were before.”

    Ilana M.Verified ReviewerYelp
  • “They move your stuff…”

    Chris PierceVerified ReviewerGoogle

Most common complaints about BAY Area Movers, Inc.

  • Damage to items

    Some customers reported that items were damaged during packing or loading.

  • Misplaced or lost items

    In some cases, belongings went missing or were delivered to the wrong location.

  • Unexpected charges

    Hidden fees or surprise costs caused dissatisfaction among some BAY Area Movers, Inc. clients.

What negative reviewers say

  • “They came to asses how much stuff in the house to pack and quoted us 5-8hours. It ended up taking 8.5hours and they charged us for 11.5hours even though they were not there for that long.”

    Stephanie HartliebVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “A couple of important and very sentimental items of my JEWELRY were gone... They only broke one decorative item, but after about a week I started seeing nicks on various furniture items.”

    Ara MVerified ReviewerGoogle
  • “They destroyed a chest of drawers and a $1000 Denon audio visual receiver. BAM refused to take responsibility for the receiver that was working perfectly prior to the move.”

    Mark M.Verified ReviewerYelp

BAY Area Movers, Inc.

4.48Pearland, TXSince 1987

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What services does BAY Area Movers, Inc. offer?

Licensed under US DOT number 840663, BAY Area Movers, Inc. offers full-service moving, local moves, long-distance moves, and commercial moves.

Services offered

Is BAY Area Movers, Inc. licensed and insured?

Registered with the FMCSA

US DOT 840663. Operating status is not on this profile. Check on SAFER

Verified against the FMCSA, not by moveBuddha

BAY Area Movers, Inc. is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under US DOT number 840663.

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FMCSA safety rating
Not ratedMost carriers are unrated. A rating is only assigned after a compliance review. It is not a failed one.

How much does BAY Area Movers, Inc. cost?

BAY Area Movers, Inc. does not publish hourly rates or flat fees publicly. Based on moveBuddha's data on moving companies operating in Texas, you can expect to pay approximately $131/hr. Total local-move costs from similar movers typically run $400–$750 for a studio or 1-bedroom, $850–$1,750 for a 2-3 bedroom, and $1,700–$3,400 for a 4+ bedroom home. Long-distance (500-1,000 mi) 2-3 bedroom moves from similar movers typically run $4,500–$7,500.

What similar movers typically bill for a local move

Full-service Texas moving companies similar to BAY Area Movers, Inc. typically bill the amounts below using a $131/hr rate for a 2-person crew and scaling up for larger homes that need more movers and hours.

Typical local move totals from similar movers
Home sizeTypical totalTime and crew
Studio / 1 bedroom$400–$7503–5 hours, 2 movers
2-3 bedrooms$850–$1,7505–8 hours, 2–3 movers
4+ bedrooms$1,700–$3,4008–12 hours, 3–4 movers

What similar movers typically bill for a long-distance move

BAY Area Movers, Inc. offers interstate moves, which are typically priced by weight and distance. Ranges below reflect totals from similar full-service Texas moving companies.

Typical long-distance move totals from similar movers
Home sizeDistanceTypical total
2-3 bedrooms500–1,000 mi$4,500–$7,500
4+ bedrooms500–1,000 mi$7,000–$11,500

What payment options and discounts does BAY Area Movers, Inc. offer?

Accepts
Credit Cards
Deposit
Not listed, so ask

BAY Area Movers, Inc. accepts credit cards. Deposit policies vary by mover, so ask whether one is required when you request a quote.

How BAY Area Movers, Inc. compares with other local movers

With a moveBuddha score of 4.48 out of 5, BAY Area Movers, Inc. places fifth when ranked against the five top-rated movers near Pearland, 0.08 points behind Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage and just ahead of Summit Moving And Storage Houston. BAY Area Movers, Inc.'s score rests on 245 reviews, fewer than any of the five. Where BAY Area Movers, Inc. falls behind is brand, with the lowest brand score in the group.

The five highest-scoring nearby movers, by moveBuddha score.

#MoverScoreReviews
13 Men MoversHouston4.704,913
2A Better Tripp Moving & StorageHouston4.70509
3Student Movers Inc.Houston4.561,548
4Johnnie T. Melia Moving & StorageHouston4.56278
—BAY Area Movers, Inc.This mover · ranks #54.48245
5Summit Moving And Storage HoustonHouston4.44615

How does BAY Area Movers, Inc. compare to other Texas movers?

  • moveBuddha score#83 of 500(better than average)

    4.48vs 3.99 avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. scores 4.48, above the Texas average of 3.99, and ranks #83 of 500 Texas movers.

  • Positive reviews#311 of 500(better than average)

    90%vs 89% avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has 90% positive reviews, above the Texas average of 89%, and ranks #311 of 500 Texas movers.

  • Negative reviews#312 of 500(better than average)

    9%vs 10% avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has 9% negative reviews, below the Texas average of 10%, and ranks #312 of 500 Texas movers. A lower percentage is better.

  • Reviews analyzed#199 of 500(worse than average)

    245vs 468 avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has 245 reviews analyzed, below the Texas average of 468, and ranks #199 of 500 Texas movers.

  • Yelp rating#123 of 500(better than average)

    3.7vs 3.4 avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has a Yelp rating of 3.7, above the Texas average of 3.4, and ranks #123 of 500 Texas movers.

  • BBB rating#111 of 500(better than average)

    A+vs A- avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has a BBB rating of A+, above the Texas average of A-, and ranks #111 of 500 Texas movers.

  • Years in business#38 of 500(better than average)

    39 yearsvs 25 years avg

    BAY Area Movers, Inc. has been in business for 39 years, above the Texas average of 25 years, and ranks #38 of 500 Texas movers.

MetricThis moverTexas avg
moveBuddha score#83 of 500 in Texas4.483.99
Positive reviews#311 of 500 in Texas90%89%
Negative reviewsLower is better#312 of 500 in Texas9%10%
Reviews analyzed#199 of 500 in Texas245468
Yelp ratingBased on only 35 reviews#123 of 500 in Texas3.73.4
BBB rating#111 of 500 in TexasA+A-
Years in business#38 of 500 in Texas39 years25 years

Compared with 500 Texas movers with moveBuddha profiles. Rank #1 is the best in Texas.

BAY Area Movers, Inc.

4.48Pearland, TXSince 1987

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Final verdict: BAY Area Movers, Inc.

BAY Area Movers, Inc. earns a 4.48/5 moveBuddha Score and ranks #83 among Texas movers, with 90% positive feedback across 245 customer reviews.

Customers consistently praise its affordable rates and respectful of property. It is best for customers prioritizing careful handling of belongings, efficient moves, and reliable service experience.

With a track record dating to 1987, it has more history than the average Texas mover, and the most common complaint is damage to items.

All ratings reflect moveBuddha's analysis updated October 2026, based on independent research and verified customer reviews.

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How we score moving companies

Every mover on moveBuddha is scored on the same six factors, weighted by how much each one changes a move.

  • Quotes & payment optionsWeighs most

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  • Customer supportSupporting factor

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  • Review feedbackSupporting factor

    A company's share of positive customer feedback, converted straight to points, with no curve and no editorial adjustment.

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Written by

Ryan CarriganCo-founder, moveBuddha

Ryan Carrigan is the co-founder of moveBuddha and a leading voice in the moving industry, helping hundreds of thousands of Americans make smarter, safer relocation decisions each year. With more than a decade of experience analyzing moving companies, pricing trends, and industry regulations, Ryan brings hands-on industry knowledge and data-driven insight to every guide and review. His research has been featured in Forbes, Consumer Reports, The New York Times, and NBC News.

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