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About 1-800-PACK-RAT
1-800-PACK-RAT provides moving and storage services nationwide, offering steel, weatherproof storage containers in three sizes that you pack at your own pace. The company has local and long-distance moving options, or you can use storage services only. 1-800-PACK-RAT services 97% of the United States, according to its website, and promises 100% customer satisfaction.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Online account management
- Pack at your own pace
- Customer satisfaction promise
Cons
- Pricing unavailable online
- Storage facilities not in all states
Bottom Line
1-800-PACK-RAT delivers steel, weatherproof containers to your home so you can pack for a local or long-distance move or store belongings. Customers can request a quote by filling out a form on the website.
About 1-800-PACK-RAT
1-800-PACK-RAT offers local and long-distance moving services, along with storage. The company delivers storage containers to your home or business, and you can pack at your own pace. When you’re ready, the company picks up the containers for transport to another location or storage at one of its more than 65 secure warehouses. You can choose from multiple Contents Protection Plans to insure your belongings. 1-800-PACK-RAT also makes it possible to schedule pickup and drop-off dates and update billing information online with its My PackRat account management tool.
What services does 1-800-PACK-RAT offer?
With 1-800-PACK-RAT, you can choose local moving, long-distance moving, storage or a combination of these services. 1-800-PACK-RAT offers three sizes of steel, weatherproof moving containers for delivery: 8-foot (holds about one to two rooms of furniture), 12-foot (holds about two to three rooms of furniture) and 16-foot (holds about three to four rooms of furniture). You can take as much time to pack as you need. 1-800-PACK-RAT then picks up the containers and transports them to the new location or to one of its secure storage facilities. You can also keep a container on your property for storage as long as you need it.
1-800-PACK-RAT usually delivers containers within 48 hours. Local move times depend on the season and the location. Long-distance moves under 1,500 miles take up to 10 business days, and moves over 1,500 miles take 10 to 14 business days. 1-800-PACK-RAT also ships moving supplies and offers Contents Protection Plans to cover your possessions.
1-800-PACK-RAT costs
1-800-PACK-RAT provides free online quotes. Fill out a form on the company website to begin the quote process. You can select moving, storage or both moving and storage. The quote will include monthly rental cost, total due at delivery and estimated future transportation costs. To arrange a long-distance move with 1-800-PACK-RAT, you may need to speak to a representative over the phone.
For local moves and storage, the company charges you for rental and delivery once it delivers the empty container. You pay for transportation and pickup fees as they occur. Storage fees are charged on a monthly basis.
For long-distance moves, 1-800-PACK-RAT charges a $500 deposit five days before delivery of the empty container. The remaining balance is due before transport to the final destination.
1-800-PACK-RAT FAQ
What size storage container do I need from 1-800-PACK-RAT?
The company offers a helpful space calculator on its company website to help you figure out how many and what size storage containers you need. An 8-foot container typically holds one to two rooms of furniture, a 12-foot container holds two to three rooms of furniture, and a 16-foot container holds about three to four rooms of furniture.
Are my belongings secure in a storage unit from 1-800-PACK-RAT?
Storage containers are made from steel and have barn-style doors that lock. The containers are weatherproof and designed to prevent moisture absorption. During pickup and delivery, the loading mechanism keeps the container level to minimize movement of contents inside. For maximum protection, customers should consider purchasing a 1-800-PACK-RAT Contents Protection Plan, which provides coverage up to $75,000.
Where is 1-800-PACK-RAT located?
1-800-PACK-RAT is based in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The company has more than 65 storage facilities across the U.S. and services 97% of the country.
How long does it take to get a container from 1-800-PACK-RAT?
1-800-PACK-RAT states that in most cases it can deliver an empty container within 48 hours. The delivery time varies based on the date and location.
Do we recommend 1-800-PACK-RAT?
1-800-PACK-RAT is a good option if you don’t need a full-service moving experience or you’re looking for off-site storage. The company drops off containers at your home or business, and you can pack and load items at your convenience. It then picks up the containers for local or long-distance transport or delivery to one of its storage facilities. Some companies offer similar services, so be sure to get quotes and compare overall value before moving forward.
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We needed to do an across-half-the-country move for our son (CA to MO). PackRat's quote came in far less than a popular competitor's, so we made arrangements with them. Since I tend to have very low expectations and am rather pessimistic, particularly when it comes to customer service, I figured something would go wrong somewhere along the line. Amazingly, it did not! They delivered the empty pod when expected, explained how to load it, picked it up on time, delivered it in MO on the day we arranged, and picked up the empty one on its scheduled day.
Everyone to whom we spoke--both office workers and truck drivers--was pleasant, courteous and helpful, even when we needed to change our initial delivery/pickup dates. AND, when we left a missed item in the pod, PackRat even sent someone to check out the pod days later to see if the item was still there and actually followed through by contacting me with the answer (sadly, they did not find it, but it was our fault for missing it). We had an excellent experience with them and were very pleased with their service and customer care. I recommend them!
Hi Kari, We are thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish. Thank you so much for the awesome review!
Excellent experience moving my family from West Florida to Southern Colorado. Very fair pricing compared to other companies (not much more expensive than a moving truck). We needed two 16 ft units. Customer service was great, they always answered my calls and were extremely flexible allowing me to bump up my full unit drop off and empty unit pickup dates multiple times since we arrived in Colorado earlier than expected.
The driver in FL was excellent as he had a great attitude and worked with me to reposition the units to where they fit perfectly in the driveway as space was tight on our street. The driver in CO didn’t have a good attitude and didn’t put the units exactly where I wanted them but it worked out fine. The units were well built, made of all steel construction. We had no damaged items upon arrival but a lot of that was due to careful packing of the unit and protection of our items with blankets. Really impressed with the customer service and fair pricing, we will definitely use them again for our next move. We were skeptical given some of the poor reviews, especially since Pack Rat is a sister company of Zippy Shell which has really bad reviews. Zippy shell was cheaper but we went with pack rat and are glad we did. Hope this helps someone.
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I recently moved from New Jersey to South Carolina. When I was planning the move, I looked into many avenues of moving our stuff. I felt the best option for the price offered was 1-800-PACK-RAT. From the first time I called, I could tell that the staff really appreciated our business and every person that I've spoken to since seems to really appreciate the business and was very friendly. I would also like to especially thank Ginger **, who was able to work with me on getting the best possible price.
There was communication from the local vendors regarding when the units would be dropped off and picked up. The initial driver who dropped off the container empty in New Jersey had a lot of great tips on the smartest way to pack the unit to be able to fit the most stuff and to prevent damage. I am happy to report that all of our items made it to our destination with absolutely no damage. I would highly recommend using 1-800-PACK-RAT to my friends and family. If I were to move again, I would use them again!
We are grateful and appreciate the time you took to leave your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with our team. We truly value your recommendation and are confident we can continue to provide excellent service in the future.
My partner & I moved from Massachusetts to California this fall, and we used Pack Rat to ship our things from our old place to our new place. I called several moving container companies and ended up going with Pack Rat because they were able to match the lowest price we were quoted from another company. I had also received a recommendation from a colleague who had used Pack Rat and had a good experience.
Overall I would say we had a good experience with Pack Rat. I was pleased with the communication from customer service -- everyone I spoke to was friendly, and if I called during a busy time, I was glad that I could just receive a call back at a later time so I didn't have to wait on hold forever. The containers were picked up and delivered without issue, and we found the drivers to be very nice as well. There was an instance in which we called Pack Rat to change the direction the doors on the container were facing before the container was dropped off and this change didn't happen, but it ended up being fine for us. Instructions were clear, none of our stuff was damaged in the cross-country trip, and it was easy to call and change when our containers were picked up/dropped off.
The container we had didn't look like it was in the best shape, but it was good enough and all of our stuff was okay so that's what mattered most to us. I would certainly recommend them to anyone else looking for a moving container company that's as inexpensive as possible! I was really happy that they were able to match the lower price of another company -- that was such a big deal to us since we were trying to save as much money as possible.
Hi Olivia, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
The four drivers that we had were absolutely amazing. We were in an apartment in a tough spot but the first driver was super sweet and worked with us on figuring out the best way to park the container. The 2nd guy picking it up was amazing and super sweet. The lady dropping the container off at our house (once it was ready) also had to maneuver because all of the neighbors had parked on the road that day, but she did amazing!!! Even managed to stay off of the grass. The last guy that picked up our container was really nice and I had explain to him that I wasn't gonna be able to be there but if he had any issues to let me know, and I would reschedule. He was able to get the container and didn't damage our driveway or any other cars around us. All of our stuff was packed pretty tight into the container. We packed like they suggested and didn't have any issues. Any time I had questions or concerns, I called the phone number and was able to get them answered.
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We appreciate your business and hope you have a wonderful day!
Great service: reliable, courteous, and prompt. Customer service as well as sales were professional and followed up with phone calls to make sure that pods were delivered and picked up on time. Very impressed with the entire process.
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I decided to go with Pack Rat for moving and my experience from beginning to end was totally on point. Our Trip was from Florida to NJ, I Made my drop off date, then changed my drop off date with no issues. They called to confirm the day before and also when 10 minutes away. Dropped off on time. Picked up on time with verification calls. Delivered my container in NJ on the day it was arranged. I called to have them pick up my empty container early instead of the scheduled day, they accommodated me no problems. Side Note: Nothing was damaged or moved the container was literally the same as when it left. I do see bad reviews for damage with some companies but it's all about how you pack. We did a great packing job and made sure every item was secured. I would use and recommend them again in a heartbeat.
Greetings, Christine, We are grateful and appreciate the time you took to leave your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with our team. We truly value your recommendation and are confident we can continue to provide excellent service in the future.
This was a short term rental during an office renovation. Everything ran smoothly. The only issue I had is that I was using my corporate card (direct bill) and had to contact them each month for a copy of the receipt. There should be a way that a copy of the receipt is automatically emailed when the credit card is charged...many other companies do that.
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We had a wonderful moving experience with 1-800-PACK-RAT from beginning to end. The online personnel were personable and very helpful and careful to attend to our every question and concern. When the truck broke down on the way to our house and when a snowstorm halted all movement for a couple days, the manager kept in touch with us and made sure we were kept informed and our concerns were addressed. They delivered what they promised and it was a load off our minds to know we were not just another load of household goods. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend 1-800-PACK-RAT to our friends or to enlist their expertise again ourselves.
Greetings Joy, We are grateful and appreciate the time you took to leave your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience with our team. We truly value your recommendation and are confident we can continue to provide excellent service in the future.
We were moving from California to New York. We had 2 containers from a competitor & needed a 3rd. The competitor couldn’t help us. 1-800-pack-rat came to the rescue. The very next morning they dropped it off & worked with us on pick up & delivery. Every person we came in contact with was awesome. Their containers have barn doors instead of roll ups, making it easier to load & unload.
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