Testimonials
What our great customers say
Words of Praise by our Valuable Customers.
Frank
2024-08-13
I wrote this review for another website a while ago but for some reason it was not posted. So I will try here!
In February, I engaged Barnes Moving to move my belongings from Groton, CT to Warwick, RI. It was a process that actually took three days. There was a lot of stuff!! I am on my own and have just now unpacked the last items. Everything, absolutely everything, was in perfect condition, including delicate items and things like mirrors and framed pictures!
All items were carefully packed and handled. They worked as well-coordinated team. But more than that, the movers were friendly, helpful, efficient and continually touching base with me. I was kept in the loop. Everything was wrapped so well and the boxes were labeled so I had some idea what was in each box. This labeling also helped them to know where all the boxes needed to be placed in the new house.
They were especially helpful and patient with me the day everything was delivered here in Warwick. It was a day I had been really dreading for a long time. They made it as painless and trouble free as they possibly could. They did everything imaginable to insure the day went smoothly. And it did.
I could not have been more pleased with what they did in those three days. Great guys! Great job! Great company!
And, most importantly, the initial estimate I was given for the move was honored even though I believe there was more involved.
Beginning with my initial meeting with Dean to the final goodbyes to the moving team the experience was totally positive. Barnes Moving is a great company that I highly recommend.
Amy & Gerry Leger
2024-08-09
We had a great experience with Barnes! From the initial quote to confirming they will be arriving as scheduled. The five guys that showed up were professional and worked together very well! We would highly recommend them!
Bruce Holstein
2024-08-05
Had Barnes Moving and Storage move us 7/29/24. Only have great things to say. We have a lot of heavy furniture. They wrapped everything for maximum protection. The entire move took 12 hours and they were just as helpful at the end as they were all day. There were 3 men doing the move. I hope to never move again, however if the need arises, the first call will be to Barnes Moving and Storage.
Dehui huang
2024-05-18
Great communication from the start from coming to our current house to verify everything we are moving to even accompidating addtional items. The crew came in and wrapped everything secure making sure no scratches or dents occur, since we had a lot of furinture and heavy solid wood these guys worked hard and loaded the truck throughout the day.
Since we where closing on our old house and closing on the new house the same day they where more then accomidating storing our items an extra day. Nothing but outstanding work unloading into our brand new house couldn't ask for a better crew and movers. They go beyond expectations couldn't ask for a better moving company and personals!
Wendy Zande
2023-12-27
Our first move in over 40 years couldn’t have been any better. From the owner Dean to Sharon and all the workers ( too many to mention by name due to a three-way move with a few months of storage) - all were personable and professional. All of our furniture, personal items, and even family heirlooms were treated as if they were their own, delivered in perfect condition.
J Scott
2023-12-19
The miracle move to Maine! Matt and Isaiah went well above and beyond the call of duty. They were on time, very efficient, professional, and personable young men. An absoutely stellar experience!
Eunice Eun
2023-12-08
Everyone was professional, personable, and hands down the most fun crew I’ve had the pleasure to work with. The estimates (time and price) were accurate and fair. Dean is very thoughtful, and the movers themselves are miracle workers… they helped make a super stressful situation (full house interstate pack and move) not that bad. Steve was such a pro at packing (all of them were, really), and David, Joe, Mike, and Colin were fantastic with delivery the following day. The guys treated me and my property with the utmost respect and care. They’re all nothing short of OUTSTANDING, and I would trust no one else to pack and move for me!
Matt
2023-11-01
Just wrapped up a move with Barnes/Bekins. The team was outstanding. Dean (owner) is professional, organized, and quick to respond. The movers, Isaiah, Kade, Matt, and Joe, are efficient, thorough, and detail oriented. Very meticulous work. All possessions handled with care and not a bump or scratch to a single wall.
Hi Dean
I just wanted to let you know how happy I and my resident were with your team this morning. They were courteous and professional. They worked consistently and were so pleasant to work with. I am so glad I found you to help with our need.
I just wanted to let you know how happy I and my resident were with your team this morning. They were courteous and professional. They worked consistently and were so pleasant to work with. I am so glad I found you to help with our need.
Vanessa Robinson
Property Manager AHEPA 250-III Apartments
September 11 2019
September 11 2019
Good Morning,
Just wanted to let you know we are all settled in our new home and to say thanks for a great move. I wanted to let you know that this was our 4th “professional” move and it was by far the best. Your crew did a fantastic job packing and keeping our belongings safe (if I had known they were that good I could have saved some money on insurance … lol). We suffered no lost or damaged items which was a first and the delivery was spot on. Fred and his crew were great and did a fantastic job as well. Best wishes for continued success, and again thanks for everything.
Just wanted to let you know we are all settled in our new home and to say thanks for a great move. I wanted to let you know that this was our 4th “professional” move and it was by far the best. Your crew did a fantastic job packing and keeping our belongings safe (if I had known they were that good I could have saved some money on insurance … lol). We suffered no lost or damaged items which was a first and the delivery was spot on. Fred and his crew were great and did a fantastic job as well. Best wishes for continued success, and again thanks for everything.
Tom & Sharon Murray
September 2019
Dear Dean,
I am writing to thank you for the excellent service you and your movers provided to one of our clients. Your company was very accommodating and instrumental in successfully moving our client into her new apartment. This was not an easy feat as there were barriers in place, financial and otherwise, and our community mental health team greatly appreciates the care and patience you showed our client. In our field of work, it is seldom that we have the pleasure to collaborate with individuals and companies that show care and concern for our clients and selflessly give to them. It is refreshing, to say the least, to know there are generous and kind people willing to work with us for the benefit of our clients.
Our client is settled and very happy in her new home. This would not be possible if not for your exceptional service. Our team and our client would like to express our tremendous gratitude to your company. We will recommend and speak very highly of your company when those opportunities arise. Again, thank you very much for everything you have done for our client.
Sincerely,
I am writing to thank you for the excellent service you and your movers provided to one of our clients. Your company was very accommodating and instrumental in successfully moving our client into her new apartment. This was not an easy feat as there were barriers in place, financial and otherwise, and our community mental health team greatly appreciates the care and patience you showed our client. In our field of work, it is seldom that we have the pleasure to collaborate with individuals and companies that show care and concern for our clients and selflessly give to them. It is refreshing, to say the least, to know there are generous and kind people willing to work with us for the benefit of our clients.
Our client is settled and very happy in her new home. This would not be possible if not for your exceptional service. Our team and our client would like to express our tremendous gratitude to your company. We will recommend and speak very highly of your company when those opportunities arise. Again, thank you very much for everything you have done for our client.
Sincerely,
Kassie LaRoche
ACT Team Leader
October 24, 2018
October 24, 2018
Dean,
This email is long overdue. I just wanted to thank you and your team for making my move go so smoothly. The movers were wonderful and went the extra mile. Given that they actually had to make a stop not only at my house in New London but also the storage unit in Waterford and do the same at my place on the Cape and my unit there says a lot. Throughout it all, they were prompt, professional and courteous. I just wanted you to know that they did your company proud. Again many thanks. Hope you and your family enjoy the rest of the summer!
Best to you,
This email is long overdue. I just wanted to thank you and your team for making my move go so smoothly. The movers were wonderful and went the extra mile. Given that they actually had to make a stop not only at my house in New London but also the storage unit in Waterford and do the same at my place on the Cape and my unit there says a lot. Throughout it all, they were prompt, professional and courteous. I just wanted you to know that they did your company proud. Again many thanks. Hope you and your family enjoy the rest of the summer!
Best to you,
Deb Wright
July 28, 2018
Dear Dean,
I just wanted to let you know that the team you sent was superb. Brian, Steve and Dan were all so well mannered, accommodating, skilled, careful and did a beautiful job. I was nervous in the beginning about the move, but they made me feel comfortable at every step. Thank you SO much for all your help in your quick responses to emails and calls no matter what hour. I am now telling everyone here on Fishers that if they have to do a move to call you.
With much appreciation,
I just wanted to let you know that the team you sent was superb. Brian, Steve and Dan were all so well mannered, accommodating, skilled, careful and did a beautiful job. I was nervous in the beginning about the move, but they made me feel comfortable at every step. Thank you SO much for all your help in your quick responses to emails and calls no matter what hour. I am now telling everyone here on Fishers that if they have to do a move to call you.
With much appreciation,
Jane
Sept. 12, 2017
Dear Dean,
I just wanted to say “thank you” for all the services that you and your team provided to us in our recent move to New York. Your team was outstanding – they were professional, hard-working, and efficient – and were genuinely friendly. We particularly appreciated Brenda and Emil. They both were absolutely outstanding in terms of communication, organization, and making us feel “at ease” with the whole process. Also, I wanted to thank you for your “not to exceed” estimates. That really gave me confidence that there weren’t going to be any big unexpected expenses and helped us to budget for the move. You’ve built a great company – and I was really impressed talking to some of your workers. I was especially impressed at how long some of them have worked for you – that says good things both about you and about the atmosphere you’ve created there. I didn’t imagine when we met you and Victoria a few years ago that I would ever need to use your company’s services – (and I still wish we didn’t have to!) but I am glad we got to know your family a bit. I hope that your summer is going well!
Take care,
I just wanted to say “thank you” for all the services that you and your team provided to us in our recent move to New York. Your team was outstanding – they were professional, hard-working, and efficient – and were genuinely friendly. We particularly appreciated Brenda and Emil. They both were absolutely outstanding in terms of communication, organization, and making us feel “at ease” with the whole process. Also, I wanted to thank you for your “not to exceed” estimates. That really gave me confidence that there weren’t going to be any big unexpected expenses and helped us to budget for the move. You’ve built a great company – and I was really impressed talking to some of your workers. I was especially impressed at how long some of them have worked for you – that says good things both about you and about the atmosphere you’ve created there. I didn’t imagine when we met you and Victoria a few years ago that I would ever need to use your company’s services – (and I still wish we didn’t have to!) but I am glad we got to know your family a bit. I hope that your summer is going well!
Take care,
Nathan Tumey
July 2017
Hi Dean,
wanted to let you know how pleased I am with how smoothly the move went. Dave & Lane are a delight as well as professional. Not one item was damaged in any way. They were very accommodating & a pleasure to work with. I would refer/recommend your company should anyone have a moving issue and in need of a professional job. Thank you,
wanted to let you know how pleased I am with how smoothly the move went. Dave & Lane are a delight as well as professional. Not one item was damaged in any way. They were very accommodating & a pleasure to work with. I would refer/recommend your company should anyone have a moving issue and in need of a professional job. Thank you,
Diana
May 11 2017
Hi Dean,
Everything went well Wed. The crew was great and very accommodating. I am so glad I stayed with Bekins.
Thanks so much,
Everything went well Wed. The crew was great and very accommodating. I am so glad I stayed with Bekins.
Thanks so much,
Nancy McCarthy Green
April 10, 2017
Dean,
I just had a great experience with your company recently. Throughout a 20-year military career my family and I have moved often, and we’ve had many different experiences with moving companies. Our recent experience with Barnes Moving & Storage was the best. Your guys were simply the most conscientious movers we’ve ever had in our home. I will not hesitate to recommend your business to anyone who asks me about a good moving company. Thank you and your team for a job well done.
I just had a great experience with your company recently. Throughout a 20-year military career my family and I have moved often, and we’ve had many different experiences with moving companies. Our recent experience with Barnes Moving & Storage was the best. Your guys were simply the most conscientious movers we’ve ever had in our home. I will not hesitate to recommend your business to anyone who asks me about a good moving company. Thank you and your team for a job well done.
David Santos
2-15-2017
Very Professional Crew
Hi Dean, I wanted to take a minute to email you to thank you for having such a great bunch of guys working for you. They are exemplary, always willing to go the extra mile, fun, and polite and very professional! Your team, you included, had made a very stressful time so much easier!! Thanks to all.
Hi Dean, I wanted to take a minute to email you to thank you for having such a great bunch of guys working for you. They are exemplary, always willing to go the extra mile, fun, and polite and very professional! Your team, you included, had made a very stressful time so much easier!! Thanks to all.
Mollie Burton
September 2016
Wonderful Crew
Hello Dean, I wanted to let you know how wonderful your crew was during our move. Jamie, Lane & Emile were just the most hard working, courteous and efficient group of men. Our move was uneventful and I have not found any damage thus far. You have three great employees and I wanted to recognize them. I would definitely recommend them as the crew of choice to anyone I know in CT who is moving! Best regards and thank you for a great move!
Hello Dean, I wanted to let you know how wonderful your crew was during our move. Jamie, Lane & Emile were just the most hard working, courteous and efficient group of men. Our move was uneventful and I have not found any damage thus far. You have three great employees and I wanted to recognize them. I would definitely recommend them as the crew of choice to anyone I know in CT who is moving! Best regards and thank you for a great move!
Nilda Tavares
Cigna Healthcare
Dear Dean and Team: A very big thank you is due to Ackee, Nicky, and Kevin, who made my move from Gales Ferry to Farmington, CT, a success. This is my third move with Barnes Moving and Storage, and note of thanks is a testament to why. Once again, the Barnes Moving Team assigned to my job took great care of all of my household furnishings, breakables… and box upon box of heavy books! The heat of the day did not impede their enthusiastic customer service in any way… even when it was time to move the granite bench and bird bath!! “We’ll work with you to make it happen” was their uniform response. They never stopped, and were in lock-step with each other every step of the way. They epitomize the meaning of Teamwork. All along the way, they were professional, personable – and fun. They made what was a very difficult move for me, in many ways, better than I thought it could possibly be. What really made me smile were the quiet personal touches they made when positioning my furniture. The granite pieces were artfully positioned in perfect spots in the yard, …a steamer trunk added the end of a guest room bed, “because that’s where it feels it should be,”.. to a terra cotta garden pot placed gently in front of the main entrance – a perfect, welcoming touch at the end of a very long day. As they drove off waving and calling out good wishes, I felt like I was truly at home. – Thank you, everyone! Sincerely, Jenn Carroll
Jennifer M. Carroll
Farmington, CT
We just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job your moving team did. Our move from Conn. to N.C. went off without a hitch! Not one missing item, nothing broken, everything was packed with care. Please thank all of your team for us!
Tara, Dean & William J.
Marshville, NC
Dear Dean, I wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience we had with your company during our recent move from Gales Ferry to Mystic. Your staff was friendly, helpful and very professional. They provided excellent service and we will not hesitate to call you again once we buy our dream home. Warmest Regards.
Karen P.
Gales Ferry, CT