We’re a family owned business with a strong belief in treating our customers like members of the family. We respect your belongings and take steps to be sure that your property is handled with the utmost care. All of our workers are employed directly by Busy Bee, so there are no last minute contracted laborers showing up for your important move. Busy Bee Movers maintains the highest standards for the people we hire, the equipment we operate and the services we provide. We put everything we have behind every move. We know our reputation depends on it! When you move to a neighboring state, across the city or down the street, you can depend on Busy Bee movers to take you there. We operate 6 days a week with our team of fast, courteous, experienced workers. Our trucks and equipment are well maintained and always clean. We’re licensed and insured, and are members in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and the American Moving & Storage Association. Feel free to check out our website for some helpful moving tips!
Additional phone #s- north- 845-1505, south- 783-2618, east- 826-0577, west- 240-1165.
Business highlights
35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Local and Long Distance Moves, Office Moves, as well as Packing and Unpacking
The weather was rainy on the day of the move. The crew got lost between my wife's shop and our house (she had given them directions). They arrived about an hour after leaving her shop (it's a 20 minute drive). The crew did their best to keep the piece of furniture dry and wrapped it in moving blankets. They got it into the house and moved the TV off the table it was sitting on. Then they set the entertainment center in the corner as I requested. They also placed the TV on the shelf where it was to reside. After completing their task, they presented me with a bill of $237.00. I questioned this bill, since I had called their office the day before to get an estimate for the move. Their office had said it would be a minimum 2-hr charge @ $76/hr and the charge would be $152.00. The driver told me that the office did not include the minimum 1-hr drive time in the bill. I paid the bill stated ($237), but was not happy about paying the extra fee. I will be calling their office on Monday to register a complaint about their estimating system.
Description of Work: I had a large TV cabinet/entertainment center moved from my wife's shop to my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
$237
KEVIN W.
05/2008
3.0
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Matt was extremely nice in accepting the job and even though it was later in the afternoon, they still did the job. He quoted me at 295 for the whole job, which was great. However there was a 3 hour minimum that he either failed to tell me or I missed. Regardless, I told him repeatedly that neither my fianc or I would be there until 6:00pm. They ended up showing up a half hour early and then Matt calls me telling me they are there (this is open to debate, but he made it sound like I had told him I would be there when I made it a point to say that we were not going to be there). Anyways, they did move it quickly, but a large piece was scraped and dented in on the side of our new piano. My fianc was there by herself, and I am not saying these guys needed to be her best friends, but they weren't overly friendly either. Then the charge was bigger than he originally quoted. I assume their company is better than this and they were having an off day. I would just make sure you ask Matt about all the expenses to start off.
Description of Work: Piano was moved from house in Speedway to second floor apartment in Carmel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$325
Response from Busy Bee Movers Inc
9/8/08 THIS IS THE FIRST I'VE HEARD OF THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE MEMBER NEVER CALLED TO REPORT ANY ISSUES. THE MOVE CAME IN SPOT ON WHAT WAS QUOTED ON THE PHONE @ 3.25 HOURS X $99/HOUR FOR 3 MEN AND THE MOVE WAS SCHEDULED FOR 5:30P.M WHICH THEY WERE ON TIME FOR.
KESA S.
09/2007
5.0
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We just moved across the street. I'm happy with them.
Description of Work: They moved my stuff to a new house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
SHANNON M.
09/2007
2.0
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Movers arrived earlier than scheduled and started quickly, however they "quickly" turned slow, and it took more than 4 hours to load the truck, which I felt was an extreme amount of time given. There were 3 men. After movers arrived at new location, they were moving so slowly that we began helping them unload the truck to save time. Workers were unprofessionally dressed (torn work shirts, etc.), and the crew was inexperienced (team leader indicated other two had only been on job "1 week"). They damaged three pieces of brand new bedroom suit and we are in the process of getting a claim form to get these fixed. Will post an update on our satisfaction to this process once it is complete. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this company. The owner/manager (Matt Burkhart) was very nice from initial contact to completion, but unfortunately he was not one of the workers.
Description of Work: Moved from home to another home 4 miles away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$800
Response from Busy Bee Movers Inc
AS WE STRIVE FOR 100% SATISFACTION FOR OUR CLIENTS, SOMETIMES WE AS HUMANS FAIL. WE DID HAVE A DAMAGE CLAIM BUT LUCKILY IT WAS ONLY MINOR AND WAS TAKEN CARE OF QUICKLY. AS FAR AS UNEXPERIENCED MOVERS WERE CONCERNED; ALTHOUGH 2 OF THE 3 MEN HAD WORKED AT OUR COMPANY LESS THAN A MONTH, THEY DID HOWEVER HAVE OVER 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS MOVING. THE DRIVER DID RIP HIS SHIRT ON THE CORNER OF A DRESSER DURING THE MOVE. MY ESTIMATE CAME IN RIGHT ON THE MONEY.
Amie B.
08/2007
5.0
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The guys called before coming (as requested), worked hard, and did an excellent job. This is my third experience with the company and would definitely call them again.
Description of Work: They moved my two bedroom condo to a storage unit, and then weeks later moved my stuff from the storage unit in Indy to an apartment in Shelbyville. (Two separate bills, total above is for second move).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$553
BRENDA M.
05/2007
5.0
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Guys did a great job moving everything. Very polite and respectful. Took extreme care in moving all furniture.
Description of Work: Moved household furniture from one house to another. Including large screen TV, large bedroom suites.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
02/2007
5.0
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THEY DID A GREAT JOB, COURTEOUS AND EFFICIENT, KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Description of Work: THEY MOVED ME FROM 1 APARTMENT TO ANOTHER UPSTAIRS TO UPSTAIRS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$237
Response from Busy Bee Movers Inc
THANK YOU!
BARBARA .
01/2007
5.0
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I had a very good experience with this company. There were no surprises, everything was just like the man told me on my first call of inquiry. The two fellows that actually did the work were very professional, on time, new what they were doing, and best of all would set the furniture where I wanted them, too. They did good work for me, and I would recommend them.
Description of Work: The company moved me from a downstairs one bedroom apartment to a 3rd floor one bedroom apartment.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$316
JACKIE B.
05/2006
5.0
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They were excellent & very professional. They did an overall good job. The guys who were working had outstanding attitudes.
Description of Work: Moved furniture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
MIKE S.
05/2006
5.0
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I was amazed at how little time it took. They were up, loaded, & out of there before I knew it!
Description of Work: Moved us from Carmel to Fishers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
LISA L.
07/2005
1.0
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WHEN MY FURNITURE WAS DELIVERED, I SAW THAT THEY HAD TAKEN A CHIP OUT OF AN ANTIQUE CHAIR OF MINE, AND MY COUCH IS FILTHY. I CONTACTED THE OWNER, MATT, WHO SAID THEY WOULD TAKE CARE OF CLEANING THE COUCH AND REPAIRING THE CHAIR. AFTER 3 WEEKS AND SEVERAL PHONE CONVERSATIONS, I RECEIVED A CHECK IN THE MAIL FOR $80. HE HAD NEVER MENTIONED SENDING A CHECK, HE TOLD ME THEY WERE GOING TO MAKE THE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE SOMEONE COME OUT AND TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUES. HE NEVER MENTIONED SENDING ME A CHECK, WHICH IS ALSO TOO SMALL FOR THE WORK I NEED DONE. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PRICING OUT AND ARRANGING TO HAVE THE WORK DONE, I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD ARRANGE IT AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES. A PHONE CALL MADE AFTER I RECEIVED THE CHECK TO DISCUSS THIS WAS NOT RETURNED.
Description of Work: THEY MOVED ME FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO THE ST. LOUIS AREA.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
$1,200
Response from Busy Bee Movers Inc
THE MEMBER DID PHONE MY OFFICE A WEEK AFTER HER MOVE TO REPORT A NICK ON HER CHAIR AND DISCUSS CLEANING HER SOFA. HOWEVER, THERE MUST HAVE BEEN SOME MISCOMMUNICATION REGARDING “TAKING CARE” OF THE SITUATION. WE ARE A LOCAL COMPANY AND THE NORMAL PROCEDURE FOR A CLAIM IS TO SEND A CHECK FOR THE INSURED AMOUNT AS IS STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR ANY INSURANCE CLAIM (AUTO, HOME, ETC.). THIS ALLOWS THE CUSTOMER TO REQUISITION THE REPAIRS/CLEANING AND GET A VENDOR OF THEIR CHOICE, IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR SATISFACTION WITH THE REPAIR/CLEANING SERVICE. ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF OUR CONTRACT, “COMPANY’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO CUSTOMER’S GOODS IS RELEASED AT $.60 PER POUND PER ARTICLE.” SINCE THE CHAIR WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS, I FELT THE $80 WAS A GENEROUS AMOUNT FOR THE CLEANING AND THE CHAIR. I AM SORRY TO LEARN THAT THE MEMBER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH HER MOVE, WE DID WAIVE OUR 10%% WEEKEND CHARGE AND ALSO DISCOUNTED THE CHARGES FOR RENTING WARDROBE BOXES.
NANCY H.
05/2005
4.0
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THE 2 MEN DID A GREAT JOB OF CARING FOR MY THINGS. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHES OR MARKS ON THE FURNITURE, OR THE HOME. THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT I HAD ORDERED WARDROBE BOXES, AND THERE WERE NONE ON THE TRUCK, SO MY HANGING CLOTHES HAD TO BE PUT ON THE TRUCK AS THEY WERE. THAT WAS NOT THE 2 MOVERS FAULT.
Description of Work: MOVED 4 ROOMS OF FURNITURE, CLOTHING, AND MANY BOXES. I BOXED EVERYTHING MYSELF.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$474
CARI W.
04/2005
4.0
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THE MOVERS WERE ON TIME AND MOVED QUICKLY TO GET MY THINGS MOVED. THERE WERE A FEW ITEMS THAT WERE SCRATCHED AND ONE MIRROR WAS SCRATCHED BADLY (THE STAND THAT IT WAS ON AND THE MIRROR WERE DAMAGED.) I WOULD USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN, HOWEVER I WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO MOVE ANY LARGE MIRRORS OR GLASS ITEMS.
Description of Work: BUSY BEE MOVED FURNITURE AND BOXES, FROM MY ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT, TO MY HOME.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$240
RONALD G.
01/2005
5.0
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MOVE NECESSITATED DUE TO APARTMENT FLOODING CONDITION. GOT QUICK (NEXT DAY)RESPONSE. MOVE HANDLED EFFICIENTLY IN LESS THAN 4 HOURS. WORKERS ALSO HELPED IN PACKING LOOSE ITEMS. RECEIVED 5% SENIOR DISCOUNT.
Description of Work: MOVED TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES TO ANOTHER APARTMENT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$267.9
DIANE T.
12/2004
2.0
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HAD OWNER COME OUT SO THAT THE ''ESTIMATE'' WOULD BE ACCURATE. JOB WAS DOUBLE THE ESTIMATED COST, SEVERAL ITEMS DAMAGED AND TOOK A FULL DAY LONGER THAN ESTIMATE. THEY DID GIVE SOME MAKE GOOD, AFTER HEATED DISCUSSIONS. OVERALL EXPERIENCE NOT POSITIVE BECAUSE OF THE WRONG COST ESTIMATE AND TIME FOR THE MOVE. MOVERS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL HOWEVER.
Description of Work: MOVING.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$5,000
Response from Busy Bee Movers Inc
THE JOB DID GO OVER THE ESTIMATE. HOWEVER, WE ONLY ESTIMATED MOVING, NOT PACKING TOO. THEREFORE, THE JOB TOOK AN EXTRA DAY TO COMPLETE. CUSTOMER WAS NOT READY TO BE MOVED BUT AGREED FOR US TO PACK WHAT THEY HAD NOT. CUSTOMER REFUSED TO PAY THE BILL OF $4587.30 UNLESS WE SENT OUT A CREW FREE OF CHARGE FOR 3 HOURS THE NEXT DAY (WHICH WE DID). NO DAMAGE WAS CLAIMED AND CUSTOMER STILL HAS NOT PAID BALANCE.
WILLIAM H.
12/2004
5.0
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EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE; I CHANGED THE MOVING DATE AND TIME BECAUSE OF IMPENDING RAIN, AND THEY ADJUSTED READILY.
Description of Work: MOVING A SINGLE OFFICE FULL OF FURNITURE AND BOOKS TO A NEARBY OFFICE BUILDING.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
DEBORAH M.
09/2004
5.0
moving companies
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I WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUSY BEE MOVERS TO ANY OF MY FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES IN THE FUTURE. OUR MOVERS, A STAFF OF THREE AND TWO TRUCKS WERE EFFICIENT, PROFESSIONAL, AND MADE OUR MOVE AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. ABSOLUTELY NO DAMAGE WAS RECEIVED TO ANY OF OUR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - NO SCRATCHES, NO DENTS, NO DAMAGE - EXCELLENT SERVICE. THIS COMPANY DESERVES AN A+ RATING FOR THEIR SERVICE. THANKS.
Description of Work: RELOCATED THREE BEDROOM INDIANAPOLIS HOME 240 MILES OUT-OF-STATE. SAME DAY SERVICE - EFFICIENTLY LOADING ALL HOUSEHOLD BELONGINGS WITHIN 1 1/2 HOURS, TRAVELING OUT-OF-STATE, AND UNLOADING HOUSEHOLD, JUST AS EFFICIENT AS THE LOADING, WITHIN 2 HOURS. TOTAL MOVE TIME WAS JUST UNDER 10 HOURS!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,900
PATTY J.
08/2004
5.0
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THEY WERE VERY NICE, POLITE AND THEY DID NOT LOAF. THEY WORKED UNTIL ALL THE WORK WAS DONE. THEY DID A REALLY GOOD JOB.
Description of Work: MOVED ME FROM 1 LOCATION TO ANOTHER.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$423
STEVE M.
06/2004
5.0
moving companies
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DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. WE WILL HIRE THEM AGAIN WHEN HOUSE IS COMPLETED.
Description of Work: MOVED US FROM HOUSE TO APARTMENT WHILE OUR NEW HOUSE IS BEING BUILT.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JULIE A.
04/2004
5.0
moving companies
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THEY WERE ON TIME AND PERFORMED THE JOB IN AN EXPEDIENT MANNER WITH NO PROBLEMS AND NO DAMAGE! THE GUYS WERE PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS AND MADE THE DAY FUN. TRUCKS WERE NEW AND CLEAN. GENTLEMAN I SCHEDULED THE MOVE WITH WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. OVERALL GREAT EXPERIENCE; HONEST, AND CUSTOMER-FOCUSED COMPANY. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Description of Work: MOVED MY HOME FROM HIGHLAND PARK WITHIN THE GREENWOOD AREA.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$623
Phyliss H.
04/2003
5.0
moving companies
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VERY PROFESSIONAL. EXCELLENT PRICE!
Description of Work: MOVED HOUSEHOLD TO ST. LOUIS
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,040
CHERYL M.
10/2002
1.0
moving companies
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THEY DIDNT HOOK UP THE WASHING MACHINE, THEY SCOOTED IT UP TO THE PLACE IT BELONGED, BUT DIDNT HOOK IT UP, THEY PUT THE CONNECTION ON, BUT DIDNT TWIST IT. WE RAN THE WASHER AND WATER WENT EVERYWHERE, A WHOLE TUB OF IT! WHEN SIGNING THE CONTRACT, THEY TOOK THE CONTRACT AWAY RIGHT AFTER WE SIGNED IT SO WE DIDNT EVEN GET A CHANCE TO READ IT, OR WE WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THEY DIDNT RE-HOOK UP APPLIANCES. THEY ALSO DAMAGED AND SCRATCHED SOME FURNITURE. THEY HAD REALLY SMALL GUYS MOVING THAT SEEMED TO STRUGGLED WITH LIFTING SOME OF OUR THINGS. THEY WERE NICE KIDS, BUT THEY DIDNT SEEM TO BE A VERY PROFESSIONAL OUTFIT. I WOULD NOT USE THEM AGAIN.
Description of Work: LOCAL MOVE
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$390
Response from Busy Bee Movers Inc
THIS IS THE FIRST WE HAVE HEARD OF THE COMPLAINT. WE WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT WHO THE CUSTOMER IS. SINCE WE WERE NEVER CONTACTED, WE DON''T KNOW HOW TO RESPOND. AS STATED ON OUR CONTRACT THOUGH, WE DO NOT DISCONNECT OR RECONNECT APPLIANCES. A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS GIVEN TO EVERY CUSTOMER.
SUSAN & ANDREW M.
04/2002
5.0
moving companies
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THE TWO BUSY BEE MOVERS THAT HELPED US MOVED WERE REALLY HARD WORKERS. WE MOVED FROM LAFAYETTE TO INDIANAPOLIS IN LESS THAN 6 HOURS. DURING THE WHOLE MOVE, THEY ONLY TOOK TWO TEN MINUTE BREAKS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEIR SERVICES.
Description of Work: WE MOVED FROM AN APARTMENT TO A NEW HOME AND HIRED BUSY BEE TO HELP US MOVE.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
JOE E.
09/2001
5.0
moving companies
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VERY CONSCIENTIOUS THREE YOUNG MEN WHO WERE TRULY CONCERNED ABOUT NOT DAMAGING ANY ITEMS BUT WERE EXTREMELY QUICK IN GETTING THE JOB COMPLETED.
Description of Work: MOVED HEAVY FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES.
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FAQ
Busy Bee Movers Inc is currently rated 4.1 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Busy Bee Movers Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa