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PODS pioneered portable moving and storage in 1998, offering a simpler and more flexible way to move for more than 25 years. Today, with over seven million moves, PODS provides residential and commercial moving and storage services in the U.S., Canada and the UK. Whether you're moving internationally or across town, PODS likely has a solution for your relocation.
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Reviewed July 14, 2018
Our POD was never delivered despite receiving a confirmation the day before with our delivery window. 15 min after our arrival window ended, we called the company only to be told that because 3 drivers called out they would have to postpone the delivery of our POD by 4 days. We never received a call or email to inform us that our POD could not be delivered as scheduled. We only learned of this delay when we called them after waiting for 3 hours for them to show. We had movers scheduled the next morning to help us load the POD as well as movers scheduled and a permit on the other end. Despite talking to supervisors, managers, etc. they said there was nothing that they could do and the earliest they could drop off the container was 4 days later. We were closing on our house and delaying the move by 4 days was not an option.
We explained this to PODS and they offered us a meager $75 off our order for the trouble but the new delivery date could still not be changed. We were left with no choice but to cancel our order that night and replan a cross country move in a matter of hours. Luckily, U-Haul had moving containers available and we made a reservation with them for the next morning. PODS offered no reimbursement of the permit we already paid for in our new town (as the delivery date of the storage containers clearly changed) or the additional cost of the movers we incurred because of the change in plans.
I submitted a formal complaint to the company and was told someone would be in contact with us within 5-10 business days but that never happened. This moving experience was hands down the most stressful moving experience I’ve had and PODS is absolutely to blame. We chose PODS because we were guaranteed the delivery date of the POD. I wish we had gone with U-Haul from the get go. They are cheaper and immensely more reliable.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Do not use this service. They made a mess to our family. The customer service is not accurate and they don't accommodate the needs to have our stuff back and delivered when we need it. When they delivered the container the door was stuck. We were paying hourly to a company to send two workers to do the unloading. We had to send them back. We spoke with a reckless customer service representative that was covering PODS by saying that they are not responsible for items that aren't secured.
We spoke with the assistant manager at the facility where our belongings were delivered and he said that maybe he could send someone to unlock the door in the container by 5pm or tomorrow. I had to drive over the location and waited more for almost 45 minutes for the assistant manager to show up. Finally, he said that he will send a driver that was close to our home. I asked him, "Why do you made me drive all the way here when you could have send a driver right away." PODS is a huge disappointment. You have to chase them so they can react when that should have been taken care right away. PODS is expensive, unreliable, poor customer service, and irresponsible assistant manager and drivers. Save yourself and your family from making a mistake like we did.
Reviewed July 11, 2018
Pod cost me $3300 to move from CT to Florida. Delivered 8 hrs late. No calls. No explanation. They want to give me $50. Told them to keep it and spend it on customer service. Rent a truck... 1200. Would have been cheaper and quicker. 1st window for delivery was 8 am, second window was 11 am... each with a 3 hr window... NO calls from them. I called at 2 pm they said I'd get a call any minute. 5pm... JUST NOT VERY RELIABLE AND VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Reviewed July 10, 2018
I called to schedule an order for PODS on specific dates to correspond with an upcoming move. I will note that the POD arrived at my old home on the day, and within the three-hour window of the scheduled appointment. Driver was very nice and they dropped the POD off perfectly. Two days later (as planned and per appointment) they picked up the POD. All things perfect at this point. Now comes the pain...
My scheduled drop off at the new place was for the Saturday before the week of 4th of July, 7:45 - 10:45 am. At around 11:45 am I called customer service (which is in FL) to inquire where my POD is. Adding insult to injury is the HOLD times for customer service to get through to a person (this became stage 1 of the second full time job I found myself in, trying to get through to customer service). I was told that the truck was on its way and to hang tight. I call back (wait on hold AGAIN) four hours later and they assure me it must be on its way and inform me they were unable to get a hold of the local branch and will call me with an update.
I called customer service back again that evening (more wait time). I'm assured the POD is probably on its way and that they deliver late into the evening. I'm once again told I will receive a call back when the local branch has responded. By the end of that scheduled Saturday delivery, I had wasted a whole day that I planned to unpack either waiting on hold for customer service or being lied to. No call backs from any of the representatives. Now for the real fun... PODS doesn't deliver on Sundays so best case (at least in my head) is that Monday is a possibility. Monday 5:59 am PST I call customer service in FL to see what the issue is. And... after another hour of hold time, I get the word that my POD is on its way. I end up taking off work (Wed is 4th of July) because I want to unpack the POD before an upcoming family visit.
Now for the real real fun. Come Monday afternoon, I received three emails all of which shows changes in the POD schedule. I will save you the reading time, but let's just say they pushed my POD delivery out 6 weeks! At this point, I'm rather upset (put lightly) and I call customer service. I consulted an attorney and since a contract wasn't signed (I scheduled by phone), I'm convinced PODS has stolen my property. The customer service rep (after yet another long wait) tells me that I need to wait until August; she has no record of my previous calls or that the original scheduled date was June 30th.
At this stage, I lose my cool (my politeness didn't work) and I demand the address of this specific location so I could show up with the police and a mover to collect my stolen property. I additionally have my attorney contact FL and as luck would have it (sarcastically) I finally get that call back from a supervisor. The supervisor informed me she had listened to my previous recordings and was able to get the POD to come the next day. The POD did show up the day before July 4th. I missed the weekend I had planned (and scheduled) to unload and the earliest pick up was six days later, so the eyesore was in my driveway preventing other planned deliveries for about a week.
I cut the last part short because hopefully the message was clear, but I will say the customer service nightmare was something for the record books. This experience almost wasn't real life between all the automated email delivery changes and conflicting customer service stories, and of course the HOLD times. They gave me $100 credit off my order. As far as next steps, I'm not sure that makes things right.
Reviewed July 8, 2018
Let's see. Where do I begin with this horrible experience. I guess I'll start from the beginning. I had scheduled with PODS to move 65 miles away which is not considered long distance. Anything over 80 miles is. They dropped off my pod without calling me two hours ahead like they told me they would. I gave them Specific Instructions on where to drop it off and they dropped it off at the complete wrong spot. I had to call them back and stay on hold for 45 minutes to have somebody come back and pick it up and move it a week later.
When I finally scheduled for pickup they told me somebody would be there between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and I would get my pod the same day. That was also a lie. Somebody showed up at my house at 11 a.m. and I was not prepared for them to take my pod yet. I begged the driver to stay and he agreed to stay for 30 minutes while I hustled and try to get as much stuff in there. I called customer service and ask them why nobody had informed me somebody would come earlier and they had no Rhyme or Reason for it. She did confirm that I was scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and it was the driver's fault. And then she went on to inform me that I won't get my pod until another 3 business days.
I explain to her that that's not what they told me on the phone and that I would get it the same day and why nobody knows what they are doing. She did not have an answer for that either surprisingly. I told her I will not pay full price for half a service and I will make sure I tell everybody how horrible they are. They made my moving experience worse than it already was and I don't recommend this company to anybody if you're looking for a less stress and honest people. I did tell them they need to give me a refund at least half because I will not pay them for not doing what they promised. Do not use this company!!!
Reviewed July 6, 2018
The expense and stress of moving cross country can be a nightmare but PODS was the best solution and we had such a great experience with them. I will always move with PODS now. It's so easy & you don't have to worry about driving a giant truck and towing a car. Excellent company, & excellent customer service! Highly recommend!
Reviewed July 4, 2018
Our pod was late being delivered. No problem. Now we’ve packed it and had a pickup time set. It didn’t get picked up on the day they said. It still isn’t picked up. I called customer service and they had no clue what happened. Now it’s the 4th of July, with our stuff sitting on someone else’s property, and there has been no communication other than me reaching out to talk to them. I would not recommend them as a company. They are not keeping their word and not communicating. And no desire to make it right apparently.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
Do not use this company. I had a reservation made on June 18th, it was confirmed via email. 2 days before the scheduled delivery, PODS send another email, confirming the delivery day of June 28, anytime after 7 am. *Day of * - Thursday, June 28, I call the Customer Service line, they confirm, should be there between 12-3 pm, 330 pm, NO POD delivery. I'm going to skip the other calls to the driver and customer service line that we made from 11 am, since clearly they were not able to stand up to their reservation and agreement.
I call the customer service line again. They tell me that there is [NO] POD available today, and can not guarantee a POD till end of July. We sold our house, and have to move out. We planned everything around this day, and moving out. We canceled the order on the phone and Via email. They then, took it upon themselves to deliver a POD today, after we had sent emails, re-confirming that we canceled this order, since we could not get a direct answer or resolution to this issue at this time. Again, no one from the PODS company called or even emailed, to tell us they 1) found a POD, and 2) were planning to deliver it on Monday (JULY 2). I am very disappointed w/ the way they handled this. We hired a local moving company that has storage available. I would think twice about calling a company that doesn't honor a reservation, esp when it's as important as moving out of your home.
Reviewed July 2, 2018
Like other reviewers, I chose PODS because I thought they had a better reputation to protect. HA! I'm moving cross-country, so it's ridiculously difficult to get all the pieces to line up. My pod was supposed to arrive today, which I DESPERATELY need -- I have movers scheduled to unload it -- but they can't tell me whether it will arrive today (or ever?) or where it is or whether it ever actually arrived in my new home state. They tell me no one is picking up the phone in the local storage office, so they'll "send an email." (Yeah, I'm sure they'll jump right on the email!) I asked why they have so little information, and they explained that the local office is "locally owned." Great. Maybe the guy decided to take a little vacay, while I'm left holding the bag. (Which is all I'm holding, as all my stuff is in the pod in an unknown location.) This is exactly what I was hoping to avoid with movers, and why I chose PODS. HA!
Reviewed June 21, 2018
I picked the more expensive PODS over U-Pack and other competitors because I believed they had a better reputation. The location of my pod said my original state for weeks before the delivery date. When I called the customer service rep to verify that it is in the correct city and would be delivered tomorrow, she said yes. Literally TWO MINUTES later I get a call from a different rep that said the exact opposite.
My pod was delayed by a week because of a "breakdown", except the incident happened the day before my delivery in a city that is a 3 day's drive away. They shipped my pod late and refused to admit it. Now my delivery date is the day of my monthly rental renewal. So I will be charged for another month of having the pod despite it being their mistake-- unless of course I get it back within the five day grace period says the customer service rep who refused to connect me to her manager. I regret the $4,000 I spent on this company. I should have picked a cheaper service because I definitely did not get the quality I expected at this price. I expected them to be more reliable.
Reviewed June 16, 2018
I scheduled a pod delivery to our townhouse for storage for an upcoming project. I got the confirmation time and was told no one needed to be there. The phone call from the driver said he was on the way and would call if there was any problem. I didn’t receive a call so I thought I was in the clear. The container was not placed in one parking space like it was supposed to be but in both of our only parking spaces. We are already paying for storage of a car for this project so we now have no place to park. Customer service said they couldn’t move it until Monday. I asked what I was supposed to do until then and why didn’t the driver call me when he couldn’t place the container where it was contracted to go.
After the second call they said they could move it the next day and they would credit me the charge for moving the pod to where it was supposed to go in the first place. I needed the pod in a parking space not two spaces so it really only had to be moved four feet over and there was empty spaces on both sides. The driver refused to move it to where I requested it put and said if I didn’t want it where he put it he would take it back. They would not return the cost of delivery for a container I never used because they would not put it in the contracted space. They said the driver had the discretion to choose where to put the pod. Why fill out all the paperwork they needed if they are going to place it where they want. I am just so frustrated at what some companies think customer service is. Everything was fine until they left the container in the wrong spot and wouldn’t move it four feet. Such a waste of time and effort.
Reviewed June 15, 2018
If you don't want to read the whole story at least read the bullets below. -Terrible customer service. -On hold for hours. -Clueless employees. Stay far away from PODS! Why, you ask? Read my experience below! The Story: PODS definitely had the market on this product. We here without a house for 3 weeks due to the closing dates not lining up. We figured PODS would be the best bet since the price is reasonable and you only load everything into the POD once. They deliver it to where you need, and simply unload it. Easy, right? Wrong!
My wife initially spent about an hour on the phone speaking to a rep over the phone to quote and book our POD. We figured a single 16' one would be good enough. However the sales rep was persistent that we needed two. He informed us we can always cancel the second one. So the week of the move comes and everything works out great, we get the call and email informing us the first POD is on the way. Then we get another communication about a second one, and then a THIRD! Went on our online account and there should only be 2. Called up the trusty 800#, you will be on hold for at least 30 minutes guaranteed. The lady was very patient and helpful. Turns out when we changed the date of something over the phone, the rep made us a new account and a new POD order. Got that sorted out after about 2 hours on the phone.
After that fiasco we loaded up our single POD and cancelled the second one (wasn't needed as we estimated initially). A couple weeks later I go online to make sure our POD would be delivered to the new home in time. Sure enough there is no delivery date! We booked this over the phone a month ago! Called up PODS and they proceeded to blame us for not informing them of the date or address. Their excuse was that they "quoted" that to us but we did not say we want to "book" it that way. I guess we just sat on the phone for an hour giving a rep this information for fun? So sure enough, they say there is no way to get the delivery date we wanted anymore. They are way too busy. By the way, the whole company is severely understaffed.
The next problem, the PODS storage facility. We called multiple times to multiple people (another 6-8 hours on the phone) trying to get the date corrected. During which some reps would try to help. Other times the reps would literally say that we screwed it up so it is our fault. Every time the 800# PODs reps would try to get a hold of the PODs storage facility they would hear nothing back. There was about 5 days on calling and no responses. Finally, they tell us that we need to physically go to the facility to see why no one is answering. OK, strange request but I am not paying hundreds of dollars more to stay in a hotel since PODS messed up my delivery.
My pregnant wife drives the hour commute to the facility. The lights are off and doors are locked. All that is there is a sign on the door that says call the 800# for issues.... Call back the 800# and they have no idea what to do. My determined wife drove around the facility and found two workers whom were moving PODS. She told them the situation and they said, "No problem, we can deliver that date". They explained that their manager is out of state so no one answers the phone.
The last headache. The POD came on the right day after countless hours on the phone and after physically hunting down PODS employees. We emptied our POD out in 2 days. We informed them (over a month ago) that we wanted it picked up after those 2 days. But of course they lost this date too. So we had an empty POD in our driveway for over a week, blocking any parking spots. PODS said they do not have time to move the POD.
On top of that they charged us $200 for the next month of PODs storage. Apparently, it is the customers fault that PODS is so understaffed that they cannot keep up with their own commitments. And they will charge you for it. After again calling the 800# we got this fee reversed at least. Overall, moving is a hectic experience. If you want to lose your sanity, countless hours of your life, and deal with a clueless company during your move I would recommend PODS. For the rest of us, AVOID PODS!
Reviewed June 15, 2018
I've rented a Pod for the last 14 months and thought it was the best thing ever until about 15 minutes ago. I need to have it moved to my new home about 45 miles away and I was told that they are so sorry, but they don't service my destination zip code. Seriously? Why do they advertise cross country moving convenience if they don't even move them across a county? The customer service rep told me that I have to remove my belongings from the unit and find another way to move them. I can then pay them $100 to remove my empty container.
Reviewed June 12, 2018
PODS started out great, the employee that helped me schedule my pod was kind and informative, unfortunately she was a liar. The employee explained the process as follows: Have the pod delivered at your address (pay for delivery). You are charged a monthly fee. Schedule and pay for pickup, 24-48 hours needed. Pod will be stored at a delivery center for 24 hours. Pod will be delivered at house before final return. I assumed I would need to give at least 5 days notice based on the above transaction.
How my process worked: Pod was delivered (late but that’s not the point). I sell the property the pod was delivered to. I schedule my pickup 5 days before I need to leave. The first day available for pickup isn’t for weeks – as in at least 3. I will be charged an extra month of rent because they are behind schedule (in the fine print of lease). The buyer of my house is furious because when he is moving in my pod will be in his driveway. I can't go three weeks without my furniture, clothing and belongings so I pay for movers. I hired professional movers – movers were cheaper than my final Pods bill. When I call the Pods customer service number I am on hold for 20-30 minutes before each conversation. Each member I speak to states they will have a manager and or a moving specialist return my call to review other options. I have still not received one return call. I wouldn’t recommend Pods to anyone, for any purpose.
Reviewed June 11, 2018
Tried to get information regarding pricing for a move. Was quoted 3 different prices by 3 different representatives. Was then sent a total of 4 emails confirming my "reservation." When I called to confirm, I was told "Oh, they should have told you we have nothing available for the next month" despite my having confirmed the date with them 3 times. Even after that, I am STILL getting emails.
Reviewed June 11, 2018
PODS was exactly what I needed, since I didn't have an exact move in date yet. It took a few family members to help with furniture but as things were carefully piled up and up, it was a tad precarious trying to get things organized at the top. The move went smoothly, the men who move these pods are well trained and the guys I had were courteous and careful. The pods are "easy to break into because the metal isn't super strong and I recall mine had a hole in it. I don't plan on moving again, but I would do a pod again. It just makes things easier.
Reviewed June 7, 2018
Nightmare experience with PODS. I contacted them for my elderly aunt to get her moved from Denver to Ft Collins. I didn't have an exact address but was told they would just fill that in when we were ready to move. The next month I called with the new address and they said they didn't deliver. I had everything lined up and had to cancel, and incur about $1000 in extra charges setting up a new company to go unload the pod and move the items. When I submitted a complaint I was sent an email saying she would follow up with a resolution. I never heard back and they just charged me again!
When I called accounting they said they were not associated with the corporate dispute office. I explained my frustrations with the initial booking since he did not tell me they had areas of the city they didn't deliver to, and caused a lot of additional charges. She said they are also not associated with the sales department. Seems like one company but they do not work together, and they do not take responsibility, yet they place blame on every other department. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
Reviewed June 5, 2018
I called PODS a month before our move from Idaho to Nevada. It seemed like a great solution because we would have a couple of weeks to load our belongings & then have about a week to unload. We closed on our new home a day early & I called PODS to try to reschedule our delivery date. They could not advance the date, and told me it would be delivered as scheduled. The very next day I was informed it would be delivered up to six days later! When I called Customer Care, I was told nothing could be done, it was “logistics.”
Finally, I was asked if I wanted an incident report and someone would contact me. I agreed and asked when I would be contacted. I was told I would be contacted in 48 - 72 hours. I could not believe it. I was contacted, I believe a couple of days later, but again, could not really be told when my things would arrive. It was terribly inconvenient. I had people who had come to help me move, but we had no beds, minimal towels & linens, no cookware, etc. etc. After the delivery of our POD four days late, I was offered $200, if I signed a release stating that I would not talk about my experience with the company. I refused, and based on my experience, will never do business with this company again.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
I know people who have used PODS and I know someone that works for them as well. I called PODS and they were available. I got a 16 feet container and it was perfect, clean and in good shape. Two people came. There was a guy who was actually training another guy, and he was really good. Kinda had got them into a tight spot but he was polite and did exactly what I asked him to do with no gripes and no problems. I kept the pod and moved it to a new location for a week and then unloaded it. From start to finish, PODS was good. I had to change up a few things midstream and that was not a problem either. They showed up when they said they were going to, did exactly what they were gonna do and I'm a 100% satisfied with what they did.
Reviewed June 2, 2018
We were moving stuff out of the house and were on a time schedule. We got a container from UNITS and they stored the furniture in the new house that we bought that we would be re-using. I also researched PODS online, called them, and got a representative. I could set my account up online but they walked me through how to do that and that was good. I booked two 12 foot pods and had them stored in their climate controlled facility.
Interestingly enough, the pods were good and they stored things well. But the container from UNITS was solid and had a better structure. So, if the pods had to stay outside, they would have leaked. But because they were in climate control, it was fine. UNITS' container was outside because nothing in there needed to be climate controlled for the timeframe. UNITS was also twice as expensive as PODS and their container didn't leave the property. But the pods went to the climate controlled storage facility and their price was still half the cost of UNITS. So, going with PODS was a great value.
The UNITS people also made us carry their insurance even though our homeowner's insurance covered the contents. So, UNITS had us insure their unit and made us use their insurance to insure our stuff inside it. And I couldn't use their service without that, so that was probably why they were a bit more expensive. On the other hand, my homeowner's insurance also covered the goods inside the pods, so PODS didn't require the additional insurance. They also dropped off when they said they were gonna drop off and picked up when they said they were picking up. Compared to that, the whole process with UNITS was not nearly as fluid. I called them a couple of weeks in advance and it took them an extra week to come out to pick up their unit. So, I would recommend PODS over UNITS.
PODS was great and the people that came to help us unpack did a good job. But I was not impressed with who they recommended as their packing people. They came in from Wilmington, North Carolina which was four hours away and they were terrible. One of the fellows from the first group that came to pack up the pods dipped into the liquor cabinet halfway through the day. Then, they only sent two people when I was very clear that we needed four. Halfway through the day, they sent two more that stayed for an hour. Then, at 8:00 o'clock at night they left because they got a four hour drive back.
So, I had to call another company to come help us because the house was selling at 9:00 AM the next morning. Then, when we unpacked, we had a broken granite countertop in one of the bedroom pieces. We also have good wood furniture but now we've got dents and scratches on them. There were chunks taken out as well. All in all, I was happy with my experience but PODS need to better vet the people that they recommend to pack the pods.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
I was redoing my garage and I needed a container to put everything in there and then move everything back. Nobody offered anything I could find that's big enough for that except for PODS. Also considering their price, I went with them. I called their main office and requested for an 8 by 12 container. The driver who dropped it off was very cooperative. He put the container exactly where I wanted it to be. It was very clean and looked fairly new. I filled it up and it was the right size. The fellow who picked it up was very friendly as well. I'd highly recommend PODS.
Reviewed June 1, 2018
PODS did storage and moving for us. We liked their price and we had confidence in in them in the handling of our goods. I booked with them over the phone and it was straightforward. Sometimes the communication was a little difficult. I had to ask a number of times questions to get everything squared away and make sure I understood. Nevertheless, I was able to get the information I needed. I got two 16-foot containers and they were well swept out. The drivers were very professional and courteous, and they knew what they were doing. PODS is a great value and we were confident and were pleased with the way that the whole process was handled. We'd use them again and others ought to use them.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
I booked the biggest container from PODS over the phone and scheduled the pick-up date and the rep I talked to was very nice and helpful. When the drivers came, they called. They were very prompt so I had no problems with them at all. The container was spacious, dry, and was fine.
Reviewed May 31, 2018
We saw other people using PODS and so we had a pod delivered to us which we utilized to store our furniture and things until we moved to a new house. We initially did the booking over the phone once and then booked the delivery online. I had a very pleasant interaction with the person on the phone. They were informative and they provided me with information I needed as well as helped us through the process very easily. The online process was very user-friendly too. We got a size 8x12 pod and we squeezed things in. I had more stuff that I didn't take so I would've needed a bigger one had I taken everything. The pod fit fine and it was solid, in good shape, and without water damage. Plus, both the drivers who picked it up and dropped it off did a great job. Using PODS has been easy, efficient, and purposeful.
Reviewed May 30, 2018
I got a quote online from PODS for my moving and storage needs and then called them to figure out what my options were. Their rep was super nice and told me what they were. However, the guy who called me back after a couple of days to see where I was at with my decision was pushy. He was almost lying to me too because the lady told me in the beginning that my quote was good for many days, but he told me I should do it that time or I'm gonna lose my price. He was trying to sell me too hard and it just didn't feel good. I didn’t wanna deal with that person, so I called back and got another lady who was great.
My friend who has a moving company said that our stuff is gonna fit in two pods, so we listened to him and we got two of PODS' largest containers. Had we not listened to him, we would have had to leave stuff behind or figure it out. Both of the containers were clean and in a nice shape when they came. One of them was newer than the other. Also, one was metal which obviously seemed sturdier than the other one which was wood. Everything was really good. It might have been helpful though if PODS offered some recommendations on things that one would need for a cross-country move. But, we're totally happy with our experience. I would use PODS again and I would recommend them to other people.
Reviewed May 29, 2018
We were doing a home renovation and had to move all our furniture out into the container that we got from PODS. It was really neat to have it delivered to the house, put our stuff in there, and get anything out we needed. Also, I didn't have to drive and I had a crate to get something. We booked it online which was pretty easy to do. I also called them when we got ready to be done and everything was well taken care of. They even called and gave us the time when the pod was gonna be delivered and when it was gonna be picked up.
We got the medium-sized pod and we filled it completely to the door with all the furniture. The driver that dropped it off was nice as well. He considered where to put in and made sure it wasn't in our way. We had the pod for 30 days and had it unloaded the day before they came to pick it up. Overall, it was a great service and we'd use them again if we ever have to do anything like that again. We'd also tell our friends it'd be awesome to use them instead of renting a truck to take their stuff to a storage facility.
Updated review: June 6, 2018
PODS customer service David was able to resolve the issue the next day and have the POD picked up in 4 days and therefore avoiding any additional charges and was excellent... very professional and did take the time to contact me and let me know that issue has been resolved and all would be fine.
Excellent service
Original Review: May 28, 2018
I ordered a pod for transport from FL to PA... my pod was delivered to my storage in FL on May 14th... Picked up on May 15th and delivered to my destination on May 24th. I have emptied the pod on May 28th called to arrange for pick up of the pod and was informed that the pod could not be picked up until June 18th... Which is four days after the next month and therefore Pod will charge my CC an additional month storage which I do not want or feel is appropriate since I was calling for pick up 17 days in advance of the 14th of June.
I spoke with a representative who was rude and kept telling me that is what my contract states, I was assured when I spoke with a representative on May 9th that there would be ample time for pick up if I called on the 28th of May when the pod was emptied and so I DID to find out that I will be charged an additional month of storage fees for an empty pod that is sitting in my driveway waiting for pick up. This is totally unacceptable and seems like a scam to me in charging customers an additional month storage when one does not want it.
Very disappointed and unhappy with the final results of the pod pick up process. Up until today I would have rated them a five but now I would not even rate than a one star because it is in my opinion just a way of them getting additional monies out of people when you only want the pod for one month of relocation. Hopefully someone in authority of the Pod company will reach out to me to rectify this situation then I will re review the company with a better rating. But cannot at this time.
Reviewed May 28, 2018
One of our friends had used PODS' service in Pittsburgh and we were impressed with the way they did the move for him. So, when we moved from Pennsylvania to Las Vegas and needed moving service, we booked a pods unit with PODS over the phone and that was completely painless. We got the biggest container they have and for our move and it was very good and just the size that we needed. All the people at PODS that helped us, the driver that delivered the container, and the driver that picked it up were so nice. One time, the delivery was not so clear and we spoke with a rep, and it was arranged so quickly. We returned the pod unit a bit sooner because we were able to empty it a bit earlier, and the driver came right away to pick it up. We were out at the time, but the driver told us that we didn't have to be home and he'd pick it up, and everything went so smoothly. From beginning to end, the service of PODS was excellent.
Reviewed May 28, 2018
Whenever I contact them, I look for their pod pick-up and delivery rental services. I had a very good experience when I booked them online. PODS’ customer service has always been very, very good and their drivers and I had an excellent interaction. The container I got was the 16-foot and it was the correct size for my needs. Its shape was perfectly great. I'm a fourth-time customer and a very pleased one. PODS has extreme reliability and the level of information is wonderful. They do what they say the way that they're supposed to do it. And you don't have to second guess them at all.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
I use PODS for the condo I lived in for some storage for a while. My property’s being renovated and PODS was security locked and everything was clean. I thought to go with them again when I move. I needed PODS for moving and storing and setting up the service with them was very easy. I got the middle-sized container, the one for two to three bedrooms. The pod was clean when it arrived. The delivery driver was very kind and very considerate and put it where I needed it. I lost a TV in the move but it’s just there around in the pod. I recommend PODS to all of my friends and my family if they ever need to move.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
We moved across country and the empty pods will still be sitting in our driveway 2 weeks later. My handicapped Mother is having to be shuttled from the street up a long driveway 150 feet to the house. They said that the person handling our area was out of the country and didn't leave anyone in charge of the business while they were gone. To add insult to injury, because of the delay in picking up the 2 pods they now want to charge us another month of storage. Their business practice is despicable and we should not have to suffer because of the unprofessional behavior of the people they choose to service their units.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
I had to move so fast and called this one company. But it was very expensive for them to move and store my stuff. And I wasn’t going to store it. Then I had gotten into a jam. I had to tell my cousin to find PODS online and she said to go with them. And so I did. I was happy with the person I talked to. He was just very accommodating, friendly and professional. Plus, the people who moved the pod were great. I had to change and move some stuff around and they were willing to do whatever I needed. They were very friendly and polite too. The container I had gotten worked perfectly with what I needed it for. I had a lot of furniture from my old house that wouldn't fit in my new house and I had to have somewhere to put it. I'd tell others to definitely use PODS.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
PODS's pricing was cheaper than that of the other companies and their reps were very helpful too. My experience with them was excellent. I booked the pods over the phone and requested for two big containers and one small one. The condition of the pods was very good when they arrived. The drivers were very helpful, very nice and on time as well.
Reviewed May 27, 2018
The reviews of PODS I saw online made me end up with them. I also like that the structures were very solid so if they were traveling in an inclement weather, they would hold up. I called PODS and booked a container. The reps were helpful and we were able to place the order easily and it went smoothly. I had picked the size of the container and they confirmed that what I picked was adequate. And it was big for my needs. The drivers were wonderful, helpful and very nice as well. They showed up on time and I got calls ahead of time letting me know when they were in the vicinity. PODS did a great job. If I moved again, I would definitely utilize their services. It was a big relief. I've recommended PODS to others.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
Because of the dynamic of my move where I needed to get out of one house before the next house was ready, I decided to go with PODS for moving and storage. I booked their service online and requested for a 16-foot container. It came in clean and in good shape. Everything was fine with the driver as well. He was on time and he placed the container where I wanted and even gave his input to what he thought was the best place on the location of the driveway to the house. Then, I had to call PODS because I ordered a lock and it wasn't the lock that I thought I was getting. The driver took it back with him and the credit department reversed the charge on my card.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
I had a good experience using PODS for their moving service. I needed my things stored before I get it back. I booked a 16-foot container online and it was in a clean and in good condition when I received it. Also, their rep called to tell me when it was gonna come.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
I needed PODS for moving and storing. PODS was a secure and a good decision. I booked them over the phone and the first time I spoke with the reps, it was okay. But the other times that I spoke with them, they seemed confused about the billing part of it. My mother was double billed but it was resolved with a return to my mother’s account. They were able to make everything right, however, they didn't reimburse the overdraft fees, which was $100.
Reviewed May 26, 2018
We were doing a home remodel and the pod stayed in our driveway for the entire time. This was my first interaction with PODS so I have started the process online then I still had some questions so I called and they completed my reservation over the phone. The person I spoke to was very helpful and very kind. We got the 16-foot pod and it could have been bigger but we got what we could for the money. There were a couple of things that we looked at and the price per foot, PODS was the cheapest. We could have gotten two for the price that we were gonna get on other ones but we just used the garage in addition to the pod. We moved stuff out of our house while they did the remodel and then moved stuff back in. The pod was in excellent shape. It was used but it was clean. Also, it rained during the time that it was in the driveway and there were no leaks.
The driver was super friendly. He answered all of our questions, walked us through how to open and close it and where to lock it. We were absolutely mesmerized on the unloading process. I had asked if there's any chance that it would damage the driveway thinking it would be like a roll-off container that it would potentially scratch or gouge the driveway. And they said that they would lift it up and drop it right down which was cool as it was not what we were expecting.ö
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I shopped for other companies and PODS is more competitive. They had the best pricing and I priced out their competitor 1-800-PACK-RAT. I used PODS for moving, both transportation and storage. I called to place the order and everything was fine. They did everywhere else except they didn’t meet my expectations on the scheduling for delivery on the other end. But the drivers that picked up the 16-foot container were all fine and I'm satisfied with the service.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I used PODS for pick-up, delivery and storage services. I didn't feel like driving a truck this time around and my only other option was to use them. I called them and booked the 16-foot container. The container was sturdy, clean and bright and its size was decent. And it was convenient for me with the container being right at my driveway initially. I like that it was at ground level, so that made it easier to come in and go on and off the truck ramp. The interaction with the reps was good too. And the delivery person had my lock so I was quite pleased.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I booked PODS over the phone and we called back a couple of times as I was checking around. Overall, they were good to speak with and once I got the appointment, it was better. It was kind of a complex move and PODS was just more convenient in the long run for us. It was a little pricey though. But when we got the 7-foot container, it was clean. I had a very positive interaction with the drivers as well. The local one here was very friendly and explained the whole process since I was curious about it. He was informative and the one on the other end was very supportive and pleasing so I had no complaints.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I needed help with storage and I used PODS because I can have their container at my house. I booked a 7x7 container online and when it was dropped off, the delivery guy knocked on the door and confirmed where I wanted it. PODS is convenient and easy.
Reviewed May 25, 2018
I was going to a rural area. SMARTBOX doesn't service that area, while PODS does. I booked them over the phone for moving and storage and the rep was wonderful. She took care of my fears and told me I wasn't crazy for the way I was doing it. I asked for a 7-foot container. When it was delivered, it was in good condition. It was also the right size for my needs. The drivers were great and very professional too. It was a great experience with PODS.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
I contracted with PODS to deliver on a specific date. I explained the arrival date was important because I had to purchase airfare and hire unpackers within a specific time. PODS assured my delivery date. One day after pick-up they canceled my shipment without explanation. The Pod won’t be delivered for more than a week after I have to return home. They offer no remuneration for my out of pocket expenses and I have to pay rental until I can return to unpack the Pod.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
I had PODS deliver a pod and transport it from Nevada to Florida. And then from a house in Florida to a second place in Florida. They had very high satisfaction rating and after I did a lot of price comparing, they were the best value. I booked online and requested for their largest container. And though it was adequate, I thought it could be a bit bigger. I filled it up and still ended up not taking a bunch of stuff because I didn't have enough to get a second pod. But everything worked out fine.
I had very good experience with their reps and the drivers were all very friendly, knowledgeable and they did a great job. They really seemed to enjoy their jobs and were very helpful. We made a bunch of changes and all those went very smoothly. The only complaint I have is on the total cost. I never really got an itemized bill of everything. But the total cost seemed fine and within what we agreed on so I just didn't worry about it. Other than that, it was a good deal for the price and it was a great experience. So, I would recommend them.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
We've used PODS twice now for moving. I'm the researcher. I pulled out everybody's best quote and PODS have the best. The only thing different was that the other movers would pack everything for you. With PODS, you had to pack it yourself. But what's a little bit of legwork compares to a couple of thousand dollars. So that was the reason we did it initially.
Then second time, we did it because the customer service was so good. Every time we had an issue, we would call them and they were so accommodating and nice. They always took into account that it was a stressful time for us. And I don't think I would use anyone else now, just because of the customer service. The second time we booked with PODS over the phone. My job said, "You had three weeks to move." We had to do it very quickly so I called them as soon as I got my offer letter that night. It happened to be my birthday and the rep gave me a 10% discount because I was a returning customer and at the end he told me, "Happy birthday." He just made it really personal. It was really awesome. No other guy is gonna do that.
We booked the smallest pod which is 7 foot. It was a little smaller than we would have liked. But a 9 foot would have been too big. And we didn't wanna pay the extra. So it forced us to get rid of some stuff that we didn't necessarily need. But the drivers were amazing. I can't speak highly enough about them. The last guy that came in here had to wiggle into a parking spot. It's obviously very stressful for him but he smiled at the end and told us thank you for our service and if we needed anything, to call. Every driver that we have experienced has been very professional and very nice, and very accommodating for everything that we needed.
Nothing was damaged. Everything was really perfect. So we didn't need them, not until our next move and we'll call them again. I work in retail, so customer service is a huge thing for me. I recommended PODS a million times. Once you get a good customer experience like, "I'll never go anywhere else." Most of my friends are also in the industry. So once I told them about that, it's sold. Everything else will fall into place, the low price point, which is kind of icing on the cake once you got someone who's going to take care of you.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
I had a big move from Nevada to Kahului, Hawaii and I used PODS since I liked the idea that I could pack up myself and put my own locks on it. I was not moving anything illegal but I liked that I was the only one with the key. PODS was the most reasonable as far as the price too. Also, the reviews that I read about them were very good. I started the process with them online then I made phone contact with them. That was very easy. I got their 16-foot container which was the biggest that they had. But I got rid of way more stuff than I really needed to because the container ended up being a little bit too big. It was fine though.
It was a very stressful move but I had an absolutely fantastic experience with PODS. They stayed in contact with me all the way through the whole adventure. Every time I had a question, I would give them a call and they were there to answer. They were very friendly and they talked me through the whole thing. They always called about half an hour before they were due to arrive at the house and they were spot on both when they picked up the pod and when they delivered it. I would recommend PODS to anyone. As a matter of fact, the neighbors up above me right now are moving and I suggested it to them.
Reviewed May 24, 2018
I booked the pod online, and it was pretty easy to do. We could've used the bigger one but we made it work. The drivers were both very friendly. PODS was great and we were very, very satisfied. Hopefully, I'll never need PODS again, but if I do, l would use them.

Reviewed May 23, 2018
I Moved from New York to North Carolina. My experience with PODS has been very frustrating. I have paid for delivery, on 5/14/2018. I paid PODS, $1,582.10 for delivery. I was told by Representative to call back that following Tuesday to make sure. Delivery was in route. I called Tuesday s/w Leo, who stated delivery was not schedule and Money was being returned to my account. On 5/17/2018, money was return. On 5/21/2018 PODS took out $2,046.14, which included transportation, the monthly storage fee of $310 and Transportation fee of $154.00. After paying, we received a call from PODS stating there was a delay in delivery. And I will be receiving my Container May 31. 10 days later. Yesterday I received apology letter, with a promise to refund money. Then this morning. I received email to call PODS. My card is declining for 154.00 dollars. I on the phone number with billing for almost 1 hour and still no resolution.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
PODS is a well-known name and I was familiar with it. Someone who was helping me wanted to use PODS also so we went with them. The container was very clean and the doors worked. However, it was a little expensive but overall, our experience with them worked well. Everybody was very friendly, helpful and courteous as well.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
Great customer service but they advertise that their 16 foot container can fit a 3-4 bedroom home inside of it. If I were to put 4 beds into it I would be lucky to get a few boxes in afterwards, not counting a single other piece of furniture from my home. Just call it like it is! A 1-2 bedroom container. I feel like I was ripped off and I wish I had done better research before I paid $479 for my falsely advertised POD.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
PODS had all positive reviews online so I availed of their moving and storage services. I booked a 12-foot container over the phone and the agent was excellent. They were very professional and I was pleased with the whole dealings. The container was spotless too. The driver who came was very pleasant to talk to. I would and have recommended PODS to friends. They wanted to know if the driver picked the pod up on time and how clean it was.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
I got moving and storage services from PODS and I chose them because there were very few other alternatives in my area. I booked with PODS over the phone and my interaction with the representative was outstanding. I asked for an 8' x 16' container and it was big enough for all of my needs because I had initially ordered two containers, then I cut back to one. When I got the container, its cleanliness was excellent. I had awesome dealings with both of the drivers. I'd tell a friend to definitely go with PODS.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
I’ve used PODS before. This time, I booked them online for moving and storage. The booking experience was fine. My son and I looked at what I had left and he said that the 12-foot container would be okay, so that's what I booked. But, it was a little tight, so I just stored the few little things at my son’s house. I was well satisfied with the container, though. It was clean and in very good shape. The drivers who picked up the container were also very nice men. They were very polite and professional too.
Reviewed May 23, 2018
I’ve used PODS before and recently, I booked a pod with them again. I started online then talked with somebody and their reps were great. I had a small 7-foot pod for a small apartment and had it picked up in Ohio and delivered to North Carolina. I also used it for storage for a week. It was a tight fit but it was clean and in good condition. The drivers were very polite and very efficient, too. Then, PODS ' reps called to make sure everything went well. So, it was a wonderful experience and I was a very satisfied person. So far, I’ve used PODS four times and I would do it again. I would recommend them to others as well.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
I've talked to another company for a moving service and everything's the same with PODS. But, PODS is a bigger name and they marketed that they have a bigger storage unit. I called to book a container and their reps were good at what they do. I got the 16-foot pod which came in a fine condition. It's the biggest one they have yet it wasn't adequate for my things. I needed about four of those.
The only disconnect I sniffed out was with the dispatch team. I was extremely clear with them about the logistics of where the pod was being pulled in the driveway, what direction it was to load from and where the garage doors were. But, they loaded the pod on backwards, so the driver had to take the pod off on the street, turn it the other way, and then load it on the driveway. And he was kinda irritated about that. They also tore up our lawn, but they came back and fixed it. Besides that, everything else was great. The driver was great too.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
I bought another house and we needed storage to keep our things. But I didn’t trust those places where you put your stuff in, so we got PODS for moving and they stored our things for four months. My husband booked with them and that was fast to do. We requested the big container and I put the contents of a two-floor house in there. The container that we got was in good condition. It was nice, clean and painted. The drivers that picked up the container both spoke Spanish and they were good to me.
If I had need for moving and storing services again, I would call PODS. I'd recommend them and, in fact, I have already recommended them to three people. PODS is better and everything is safe with them. You can put things into the pod unit your own way. For people who are moving, that’s good because you can fix everything the way you want. Moreover, you can take your time and there’s no rush.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
I booked PODS online for moving and storage and I appreciated that. I was also able to make adjustments on deliveries online. Then, when I had to change a date, I couldn’t do it online and someone from PODS did it for me manually. The container was fine and it was full. It's been perfect with their drivers as well. I would do it again.
Reviewed May 22, 2018
The online booking process of PODS is perfect as well as the size of the container I got and my interactions with the representatives and drivers. I used PODS's service for container shipping to a relocation and everything was great.
Reviewed May 21, 2018
I was moving and PODS was the first one I thought of doing that kind of business. I booked them over the phone and their customer service was pretty good. Their reps asked me where I wanted the container delivered, in what area in my driveway and if I wanted to do it facing a certain way. I got the 16-foot container which was the biggest one I could find. I had so much stuff. It was clean and I didn’t have any problems with it. The drivers got the container off and they came and picked it back up. Everything was on time, the interaction was smooth and I didn’t have to worry about anything.
Reviewed May 21, 2018
I needed moving and storage services from PODS. I went with them for the convenience and the website as far as the information they had there. I asked for an estimate from PODS, then I got an email with a quote from them and it had the transport organizer's name on it. I called this gentleman and arranged everything with him. I got a 16-foot container. It fit everything in there and I had not much room to spare, so it worked out perfectly. The container's sturdiness was good. There were some leftover items in there from whoever had it previously, like broken pieces of furniture knobs, but nothing terrible. PODS did an excellent job of keeping me updated on how things were gonna go, when the container was gonna get there, and when they were gonna pick it up. The process was very smooth and, according to my wife, the driver that picked up the container was very friendly.
Reviewed May 21, 2018
We've seen PODS advertised but we were going to use Penske because we've done that before and we had no problems with that. But our time elements were kind of crazy and we thought we'd give PODS a try. We booked the container over the phone and their prices were comparable to what we expected. We had to change the moving days a couple of times but we had no problem at all. Working with their reps was really easy. We lived in a condo in Boca Ciega, Florida so parking was a problem. There were rules and regulations but we asked a couple of our neighbors if they'd mind it if we'd use their parking space and they said they wouldn't. We were very involved in our condo, so everybody knew us. Then, PODS picked everything up exactly as planned and it worked out great. Everything was also delivered up here in Redmond, Washington undamaged. We would recommend PODS any day.
Reviewed May 21, 2018
I heard that PODS is a good company and I booked their services for moving and storage over the phone. Their reps were polite and very helpful. I got a 16-foot container which was in great shape and clean inside, but it wasn't big enough. The driver that dropped off the container was excellent and we had a very friendly and interactive conversation.
Reviewed May 21, 2018
We were constantly losing stuff before so I used PODS recently for moving. Their website was very user-friendly. I did a quote online and then I booked the service on the phone. Their rep was wonderful, kept me up to date and informed. We got the 15-foot container and it was perfect. I had one piece of breakage and that was because I threw it up on top so when the ledge broke, it was at the end. Overall, my experience was fabulous. I would recommend them and I’d use them again.
Reviewed May 20, 2018
I moved my things from one state and using PODS was a convenient thing to do. I went through the phone, talked to a representative and requested for the biggest size. Everything was excellent.
Reviewed May 20, 2018
The convenience of my timetable made me go with PODS. I booked two 16-foot pods online and it was fine with the exception of trying to set up dates for drop-off and pickup. I experienced a huge amount of lag time and timing out processes so I didn’t know if my order went through. I had to go back in and do it again then they kinda locked me out. Other than that, the pods fit my needs and the drivers for the pickup and drop off were both outstanding. They called and asked me for directions and placed the pods exactly where I needed them. I would recommend PODS and tell others how satisfied I was with my experience.
Reviewed May 20, 2018
We were moving cross-country and had a good recommendation from our son, who had used PODS two years prior and was very happy with everything. Plus, the cost was made a little bit more reasonable since the company wasn’t moving us. I booked over the phone and the agent was wonderful. She walked me through the process and told me all the dates. It was very right on. And although there were a couple of changes that I had to make because of the dates, she took care of all of that. Everything was very smooth.
We had gotten four of the largest containers. We thought we just needed three, but we ended up needing all four. We’ve only gotten to unpack 40 boxes, and so far, there has been only one item, a crystal glass, that had been broken. It was in one of those single glass boxes where you separate them and it had gotten smashed on the corner. Other than that, we were extremely happy with everything. PODS is a great way to go.
Reviewed May 20, 2018
I needed services from PODS for moving and storage and PODS could sit there for a while where we wanted it to sit and that was the best. I booked their services over the phone and their customer service was good. Also, I had no issues with the drivers during delivery and pick-up. I requested a 16-foot container and it was in a fine condition.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
PODS transported a small pod from New York to Ohio for me. they were fast to respond and their prices were reasonable. Also, their representatives were knowledgeable and friendly. The pod itself was clean and the driver was fantastic. When the container was picked up from the first Ohio location, it was in the middle of a downpour of rain, then they delivered to another place where there was also pouring rain. When they picked it up the final time to take it back to PODS, it was also raining. The drivers did a really good job as far as knowing exactly what they were doing. I am still waiting to be credited though and it has been weeks now. They picked the pod up and the day after, they charged me for the next month of storage fee. I’ve called twice and been told I was gonna be credited but I still haven’t received a credit on my credit card. Other than the fact that they still haven’t given me my refund, PODS did a good job.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
We used PODS for the convenience of the pod being delivered, which was awesome. They had a system to place the pod in a convenient place. And also, I did not have the means of any transportation to store it at any kind of storage facility, to load and unload and then do the reverse once the remodel was done. The movement of the furniture was also considered as to our immediate use. As to what we needed and what we needed to move out.
When we had plenty of space, we took care of our grandkids and utilized some of it. We put some toys in there rather than leaving them in the house where there was construction with all the equipment that the contractors were using. The pod was like a portable playpen. The door was open and the grandkids played there, which they enjoyed.
We kept it for about a month and a half. It was the bigger-sized one and it filled up the whole driveway. Overall, the appearance of the unit was fantastic. It wasn’t torn up or trashed. They gave us an extremely useable pod and when we had it in front of the yard, it did not give the household a bad appearance nor was it was an inconvenience.
I was really impressed with the cleanliness and material that was used. I expected that the temperature inside would be hot, but it was rather comfortable working in there. Plus, the roller system was awesome. And then the locking system had gotten to the point where I had used the storage system and they asked me to use one of those round locks rather than the square padlocks. I utilized that lock and it was very convenient. We really enjoyed the pod. People have asked us about PODS and we would say that PODS dropped the pod off on time. They picked it up and notified us about the availability of it. And that there was contact on the phone. It worked out really well and we recommend PODS.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
PODS' reps were outstanding! But the container wasn't the greatest. It took on the water.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
I knew PODS's name and I needed their storage services super quick, so I went with them. I booked with them over the phone and the rep was great. He took care of everything right away and quicker than I expected. The driver called to let me know that he was delivering the container. The container that I got was definitely clean and it was cleaner than I expected. It was sturdy as well and I was impressed with the way the inside was set up for hanging things and for storing, which was different from what I expected since I thought it would just be there. So, the container was really nice. I had an easy and great experience with PODS.
Reviewed May 19, 2018
We needed to move and I called around, and it seemed like the prices were similar in terms of storage and moving. Also, we were having to move twice. We had to move into an apartment while we had our house built. So my other option was to move, take our things to a storage, unload it, go back to the storage, load it, bring it back out and unload it again. PODS came and delivered the containers and we hired a company they referred to load them. Then we loaded them to store them and they brought it back. The PODS drivers were good and the containers were clean. The only issue I had was we had a piece of furniture that broke and it wasn’t from loading because there was a mirror inside the unit that broke. It wasn’t even exposed to the outside, so it got dropped or was sat down really hard. When we filed a claim, they didn’t wanna pay for anything, and that was a little disappointing because I paid a crap-load for insurance.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
I needed a pod to move my stuff. I had used PODS before. The rep who I spoke with was professional and nice. Also, it was seamless and easy. when I went online. I requested for a 16 foot container. The first driver was a little funny but the guy who dropped it off was not. There was a little lack of communication on their part as far as not having a proper respect for my time but from there on out, everything was very professional. We were dealing with a death in the family at the time they dropped the pod off in New York and the guy was very nice and respectful. I crammed everything as tighter as I could and everything arrived in one piece so I was really happy about that.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
We were doing a personal move and PODS was the moving company that we heard of more. I booked the service over the phone and the rep I spoke with was very informative and polite. Their drivers were incredibly polite as well and they brought us a pod that's in perfect condition. Everyone was very helpful and it was a very smooth experience.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
As a first-time user of PODS, it was a bit confusing trying to book online. I did it over the phone instead. Even when I needed something taken care of later on, it never took a long time to get through to anybody. Their representatives were always very nice and helpful as well. The two 16-foot containers I got were all that I needed for moving and storage. They were empty and clean too. I had them dropped off in the middle of the month but PODS bill for a whole month upfront. So they were supposed to credit us back for half a month and that didn’t happen at first. I called and within two days, the money was back in my account.
The drivers were great too. They were able to drop the containers off in a timely manner and place them where I wanted them to go. I also really appreciated the fact that they didn’t just come in here and throw the containers down. I had a new house with a new concrete driveway and they showed concern about damaging our driveway. I was very satisfied with the PODS and I would definitely recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed May 18, 2018
We were putting in some new flooring and we had to move the furniture out of the house. We had used PODS before and we were very happy with them. I started out booking with them online and ended up booking over the phone. The reps that I talked with were very reliable. I requested the largest container for residential use and it worked out perfectly for our needs. The container was in excellent condition when it was dropped off and I felt secure storing my stuff in it. Their drivers were very courteous and efficient. The pod unit really helped and I had a good experience with PODS.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
We did a local move for about 5 miles. There was a gap between the closing date of our first and the new home, and we ordered two of the 16-foot pods and had them in storage for 10 days. Several years ago, we had a really bad experience with a similar kind of move where we had over $20000 in damage. So this time around, we ended up selling quite a bit of our furniture and so we thought that we might as well just go with PODS. I started booking the pods online but I kept getting these little error messages to call to book this particular need that I had. Apparently, they couldn’t handle it online where it wasn’t in storage for a whole month. I ended up having to call to finish up the reservation, but it was very quick. Once I explained that I really needed two weeks tops, the rep got it and just asked for the date, and we were done.
The PODS came in four split segments and there were little steel islets to tie off certain sections to make sure that everything was in there as tight as can be, but there were no bands to tie it off. And I was really frustrated that I couldn’t even get my car out of the driveway to run to Lowe's to get my own band because PODS was there. It became a problem then because the stuff shifts around a lot when they loaded the pod back, took it to the warehouse, put it in the warehouse, loaded it back up, and brought it back out. As we were unloading the pod, everything had shifted forward even though we were very careful loading them in because we didn’t have any bands, and we had to move really fast or this whole thing was gonna jump out of the driveway. And four of our chairs were clearly scraped. On the other hand, the drivers were really nice guys and PODS, overall, did a great job.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
We booked a pod for my father's stuff and they picked it up from his house. Then they stored it for almost a year and delivered it to his new home. They were the only one I knew who could provide such services so they were the ones I called. The rep I talked to took the address and my credit card number and the process was quick. Then, we had to reschedule and they did that for us with no problem. The whole thing was kind of fiasco for us but PODS made it easy. I've been to their website, too, and it was easy to use as well.
The container was big enough for a three-bedroom house and my father paid for it on a monthly basis. We got the biggest one that we could afford to have but we should have gotten a bigger one because I ended up having to store a lot of stuff in my house while my father was here. But it was easy to lock up so I felt secure. Other than that, their reps showed up on time and my dad thought that the drivers were funny and nice. There was a lady with them and he really liked her. She was the same one that dropped the pod off the first time and he was mesmerized with the whole process of how the pod came off the truck. He's in his 70s so he's never seen anything like that before. It was a stress-free move and I would use PODS again.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
We moved across country and used PODS as they were cheaper and a bit more efficient than other options. Plus we didn’t have to drive it ourselves. I called them for a quote and booked the service at the same time. Their reps were helpful and got me what I needed. We got a 16-foot pod, which was about the right size, but we could've gone with one that's a bit bigger because there were a couple of things that we couldn’t take because we couldn’t fit it. Anyway, the container was sturdy and it was clean on the inside. Unfortunately, it was snowing outside when we were moving so we ended up making it a bit dirty on the bottom, just walking in and out. But the container was fine and we felt that our stuff are gonna be safe inside. We were very happy with it. And the guy that dropped off our pod initially was really great. We talked about different areas in the parking lot where we could put it and what the best decision was.
And then, they came and picked our pod up to bring to our new house. The driver that dropped it off was really great as well. Our neighbor’s tree was overhanging the driveway that we were trying to put the pod in and the driver worked with us. He worked a little slower making sure that the tree wasn’t damaged. We definitely appreciated that. When they came to pick up the empty pod for the final pick-up, unfortunately, we weren’t as happy. We were then at work and we came home, and half of our neighbor’s tree had been knocked off. Half of the branches were on the ground. So, we were a little embarrassed because it was our neighbor’s tree. But it worked out fine and the tree will grow back. Overall, our experience with PODS was great and if we moved again long distance, we would definitely use them again.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
We were moving a grandfather clock from Northern California to Southern California. We've used PODS before, so we decided to use them again. I phoned them and we had a challenging rep. He was convinced that we needed a bigger facility than we asked for and was selling pretty hard on what seemed to be a more expensive option. So, he talked us into it. But when we went back and measured the clock, it was just bad advice. We ended up calling PODS back to change the container to what we originally thought we needed. Other than that, our experience with them was perfect. Their driver was great and very helpful, too.
Reviewed May 17, 2018
I needed to move stuff from Florida to New York. I didn't want to use U-Haul so I decided to go with PODS. I got their smallest container and the drivers were able to pick it up on time.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
Company is a total rip-off! They will continue billing your CC until you cancel it. Your valuables will be destroyed, the insurance is fake and they charge you double what they quote. No way this company has the rating displayed here, go on any other site and read the complaints, they read like a broken record.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
We chose between PODS and U-Haul specifically because we needed temporary storage while we were closing escrow on the purchase of a house. And we felt that PODS' containers were much sturdier. Although it was a little bit more, they offered a secure place to store the container while it was ready to be delivered to the new location. I did some research online but I had some more question so I ended up booking once I called the 800 number.
We moved from state to state and ordered the 16-foot with storage. We probably needed a container that was a little bit bigger. It would have been so much better if they offered a 21-foot, which U-Haul does. I think the moving trucks were up to 21 feet. Aside from a few little scratches on the exterior, the container was good and clean. We were able to fit in a house plus storage for what my husband had from his prior business.
I really appreciate that the drivers notified me when they were on their way and when they were 30 minutes away. It was really cool. However, I didn't know the date and time of delivery until the date before the pod was delivered. Not specifically with the time, but if they could have let me know the date at least a week out that would have been better. PODS was was safe, secure, quick. I'm very happy with the experience.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
We were in Hurricane Harvey so while we had to do some renovations, we stored some things in our driveway. I got a quote from PODS online which was super easy then I called in. Booking the pod and scheduling the delivery and the pickup were very easy. We had a super nice driver too. He was very pleasant to work with. He called before he came and let us know, and it was definitely within the delivery window. Then we talked a little bit about Harvey because that had been keeping him busy. The 16-foot pod was perfect for us and it was in good condition.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
I was storing and figured that PODS was a better storage company based on my search. I booked their services over the phone and the rep I spoke with was very professional, as well as the guy that came in the dropoff or pickup of the unit. Everything was good and my belongings were in excellent condition during the process. The people were all very nice. I had a great experience with PODS and I would recommend them highly.
Reviewed May 16, 2018
I've used PODS before for moving and storing, and it was fine. We needed both moving and storing services and this is the second time that I've used them. I started in online to book with PODS, but then I called in and finished the booking over the phone. The reps were knowledgeable and they were very friendly and informative. They were able to answer my questions right away. I requested the 16-foot container which was the largest one that PODS had. When the container arrived, it was clean and in good condition, and it looked like it was newly bought. We filled it front to back and it was perfect for our needs. The driver who dropped off the pod unit was very friendly and he talked me through where he was gonna put it and how he had to do it. It was a great experience we had with PODS.
Reviewed May 15, 2018
We should have never disregarded all of the bad reviews we saw on this Company and have learned our lesson the hard way. At their attempt to deliver the POD to our residence, our neighbor's car parked in their own driveway prevented the drop-off. The neighbor was to arrive home in under an hour, but after multiple holds, we were told that they were unwilling to come back later that day or the following morning prior to the movers arriving. We were told that a charge of $109 would be incurred only to see that this morning our bank account was hit with a charge of $301! Two emails have been sent to PODS Customer Service with no responses. This Company is a complete disgrace; I am not sure how they have not been shut down. I do want to mention that UHAUL is the way to go. They came through for us and we are greatly appreciative.
Reviewed May 15, 2018
Moving companies only have trucks and I didn’t want to walk up a ramp because I’m 80 years old. With PODS, I didn’t have to do that. I booked them online which was easy to do and then, they called me. I had to call them back and change the pick-up date because they took longer than what I expected. They said they would be here at a certain time and the guy called before he came. I was having my garage floor redone so, I just had PODS set the 16-foot container in my driveway and moved everything out of my garage. Then, they moved everything back in. It was absolutely full and I’m glad they didn’t have a 12-footer since I was going to get that but they didn’t have one to deliver. It wasn’t that expensive and it was exactly what I needed to do what I had to do.They did a good job and I had a great experience with the whole thing.
Reviewed May 15, 2018
We did a long-distance move and we rented two 16-foot pods as well as an 8-foot pod, then had them delivered 1400 miles away. Initially, I did a little bit of research then one of our neighbors had used PODS when they moved in to our old neighborhood in Minnesota and spoke highly of their experience. That was a pretty good endorsement and that was the thing that really swayed me to go with PODS.
Since it was a long-distance move, I wanted to have some help in getting things lined up and I had questions. I wanted to understand how it worked so I made a call to book the pods. Their reps were real helpful and everybody was very kind. Every question I had was answered without hesitation and it all came true. The PODS corporate culture was really positive. When the pods were delivered, everything was as promised, too. Every four feet of each container had a set of tie-downs and as I loaded them, I layered things in and used the tie-downs, then I went to the next four feet and so on. One of the people I talked to on the phone explained all that to me and it was so easy.
Also, every doggone one of the drivers was courteous, clean, tidy, and was not questionable-looking. They were also well-spoken, so professional, and careful, especially at the delivery. The ground was kinda wet from the spring rain and snow fall and they were very careful not to go off onto the grass and leave divots. They took their time and made sure that the machine stayed a block from our driveway until they set the pods down. That meant a lot to me.
All in all, the whole process was so smooth. We were frantically trying to get things moved and get ourselves relocated and it helped that we got the courtesy call as well as the call 30 minutes to an hour before actual arrival. So, PODS' process was well-orchestrated and I’d be happy to tell anybody who'd ask me how we did it. I would tell them that with PODS, they're not gonna be disappointed by anything.
Reviewed May 15, 2018
I was moving from one house to the next and PODS was able to give me the flexibility I needed, because I had to do the move in two stages. I had to move stuff out of the house I was living in and put that in the storage. Then I did some updating and after I had gotten ready to move to the new house, we had gotten a second container to get the stuff there. I had two drivers in Moraga and then two different guys here in Auburn. They were all very professional and knew what they were doing.
Reviewed May 15, 2018
I have some friends who had used PODS and they had been very happy with the whole setup. I booked a 16-foot PODS container over the phone and the rep was great. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, efficient, and polite. The container was very nice and almost looked brand new. It was clean inside, there were no dents on the outside and the door worked fine. It was enough for the boxes I had since there wasn't any furniture picked up. I moved it from New Haven, Connecticut to Englewood, Florida where I stored it for 10 months and then I was able to move it from there to my final destination which is in Bradenton, Florida. Everything was accessible and easy to get to, and everything was great. Everybody was also really very helpful. My experience was absolutely perfect from day 1 to the final drop-off.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
We had our stuff in storage for eight months, so it was a long period of service. I booked PODS over the phone and interacting with the rep was all good. We used a size 12 container and we probably should have gotten a bigger one, but we were in-between and it worked out fine. The container was in perfect condition. Also, both the driver that dropped it off and the one that picked it up and redelivered it were good.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
Booking a PODS container online was smooth and easy. The representative was on the money and had told me what it would cost me and how it would be delivered. I requested for the smallest size and I put at least one room in it. The container was clean and it looked like it was new. I had pleasant interactions with the driver who picked up and dropped it off. He told me what he needed, particularly spaces needed to drop it off, and everything went smooth. And where I live, it was easy for me to get up and down the steps and have the pod sitting right there. The whole experience was fine and I have no regrets. Also, I'd recommend PODS to a friend.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
We’ve used PODS before for a local move that we needed temporary storage for. We were really happy with the customer service and the quality of the pods that's why we wanted to use PODS again for our move. We rented two pods and had them relocated from New Mexico to Nevada. I booked two 16-foot containers over the phone. The interaction with the rep went very smoothly. Also, the rep and the drivers were very pleasant and professional.
The pods appeared to be somewhat newer. I’ve seen some of the older ones but these ones were immaculate. The move went perfectly. PODS has always been great. I've used United before and my stuff got broken whereas PODS would do just one load and unload and nobody opens my stuff. I would tell others that although PODS might be a little more expensive, it's worth it.
Reviewed May 14, 2018
I needed both moving and storing services. I booked a pod unit with PODS over the phone. I tried to do it online, but the days I needed weren't available, so I had to call them and that was pleasant. I'm glad I called because, even though the online schedule that I wanted was filled up, the rep told me to call every morning if he got that schedule opened. He had it opened in two days and it worked out perfectly.
We got the biggest container that they had, the 16-foot one, but it was still small for our needs. The stuff that we had to store and move was way more than I expected, so I had to still get two more storage units. The pod units that they delivered were in good condition. I was home when the man dropped them off and he put them exactly where I wanted them, and he told me that I had to go online and see how to load them up.
The driver that picked up the pod units was here before I got here, and he checked them out and made sure that everything was okay. Then I considered paying for another month because I needed to have the pod unit filled up, but I couldn’t since it was backed all the way up. Instead of paying for another month, they worked me in so I got the pod unit filled up and I didn’t have to pay extra money. The whole company felt my pain and they made sure they did all they could do for me.
Reviewed May 13, 2018
We were looking for moving and storage services and since PODS does both and we didn't know what kind of timeframe we were looking at on the closing for the house, we thought that they were the best option. I booked everything over the phone and the rep was knowledgeable and helpful. I got two 16-foot containers but I exchanged one for a 12. Both came in good condition. However, I ended up with a little more leftover than I originally thought. The customer service called in a timely manner, kept me up to date on the dates and everything, and made sure that I didn't have any changes that I need to make. Everything then got to me in time. I've already recommended PODS several times.
Reviewed May 13, 2018
PODS was expensive, but it was worth it. We booked them over the phone and had them for two months of storage and moving, and they were very professional. The reps were good and their drivers were very nice. The container was clean and sturdy and we jammed that big container full. It was a wonderful experience and I was very happy.
Reviewed May 13, 2018
PODS' headquarters is close to the house so I went with them for temporary storage as we were renovating the house. I booked them via the internet. The 16-foot box I used was sufficient for what I needed. PODS provided a very good service as well. It was convenient and very practical too. PODS was also very accommodating when I needed to change out the dates for a couple of times and I had to get blankets. And every time I had a conversation with them, they were okay. Both the dropping and picking up drivers were very polite and professional as well.
Reviewed May 13, 2018
PODS was great. I moved and I liked the convenience of using them. They could leave the pod while I loaded it. I only had one bad situation when I was scheduling the container to be picked up. When they were coming to pick it up, I had already made an arrangement for the movers to be there, for PODS to pick it up after my movers left. When I got the call of the timeframe that it was gonna be set, it wasn't the right timeframe. When I called, the lady was really rude to me and told me I didn't have any other choice and to deal with it.
I asked to speak with the manager and she said that's what she was giving me. I kept insisting and she said that she was sorry and I didn't have any other choice, and I don't get to change it. I asked for a manager again and she hung up on me. I was at work so, it was hard to go through that and it was over an hour fight over the phone. I got another representative and they were trying to figure it out. Finally, a manager called me and said, "No problem. We're good." When the driver got there, I told him what happened, and he said that they were never like that. I told him the manager needs to follow up on whoever handled that phone call. Other than that, everything else was great. The manager was amazing and the drivers were polite and very respectful of the stuff. They have very great customer service. I would use them again.
Reviewed May 13, 2018
PODS seemed like it was the easiest one among a couple of other companies I looked at. Dealing with their reps went well, but they didn’t wanna mess up and were overly thorough. They repeated everything 100 times to make sure it was clear so it almost dragged out and they always read back everything I said. The two 16-foot containers seemed fine, but I could’ve used three. I ended up getting U-Haul to get the whole last load with me, which was fine since I needed the stuff sooner. Everything worked smoothly like it was supposed to and I was satisfied with my experience with PODS, though I wished they were a little cheaper.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
I’ve used PODS in the past and it was a good, quick service. We were doing a household renovation and I booked with PODS online. I had a 20 foot container put in my front yard and it was in perfect condition. PODS was very responsive and the driver that picked up the container was very friendly and professional. Our experience was fine and I’d use them again.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
PODS guaranteed they could get here faster than the other company. We booked online and their website navigation was good. And when the actual unit arrived, it was very good too. Overall, PODS was easy to use. We also thought the price was fair and everything went according to our plan. We are satisfied with them.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
We had to transport some cabinets and they needed to be stored before because the house was being renovated so we went with PODS. I looked it up online for sizes but they wouldn’t give me prices so I had to call. The reps were good but when we needed to change something, they couldn't accommodate us. The cabinets were not quite ready to be shipped. There were a few items still not done and we requested for them to come and pick it up the next day but they refused. They said they couldn’t do it for another two weeks. But they were good overall. They went through that horrible winter and nothing was damaged. It was really packed nicely and there was no water leakage or anything like that. I would recommend PODS.
Reviewed May 12, 2018
We were moving from our old place of business to the new place. We had a one-month waiting period, so we kept our things in storage for a month. With PODS, it was convenient to be able to have a container delivered, fill it up, then have it redelivered to a new location without having to empty it. It's not like storing in a storage unit where we have to rent a truck, fill the truck, fill the storage unit, remove the stuff from the storage unit, and fill the truck, so it's less manipulation of our furniture and it saves a step.
At first I booked online with PODS, but I wasn't certain and I preferred to talk to somebody and make sure that all the instructions were clear and we were in the right page. The reps were considerate of my needs and I was able to get understood. We got the biggest container that they had, which is 16' x 16' x 8', and it was in good condition when it was delivered. It was full capacity but it worked. We also had insurance, so I was not concerned.
The reps followed up with me the day prior to delivery and pickup. I had the pod unit delivered at a time that I wasn’t on-site, but my instructions were respected. The pod unit was deposited where we had agreed it would be and it was picked up and delivered in a timely manner The pod unit was supposed to be picked up on an Easter Monday, but the pickup couldn’t happen then, so the driver did it very early on Tuesday. The only thing I can say that went a bit wrong was that I was billed an additional month, but PODS corrected it. I had to call Customer Service to have the excess charge credited and that was taken care of.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
When it was time to deliver my pod to my location The Delivery Agent was very helpful. My driveway was too steep to deliver the pod so they placed it halfway on the sidewalk and half way on the street. The Delivery Agent was concerned about the local municipalities since we were blocking the street. The movers were late so that Delivery Agent actually helps me unload three quarters of the Pod before the movers arrived. He then waited while the movers finished unloading the Pod and took the pot away so that I could avoid a fine from the local municipality. This isn't the kind of service you get every day. I would definitely recommend PODS to anyone.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
My mother's house got flooded last August so we moved what was salvaged out while we remodeled the house. I did a little online research since I wasn't familiar with PODS but I've had friends who used them before so I went with them. I did everything online and the process was simple. You set up an account and put your credit card information in. Then you tell them when, and you can even diagram how the pod is to be positioned and where it's supposed to be positioned. They will then email you with a delivery time.
While we got the 16-foot container and filled it up, it's unfortunate that there wasn't a whole lot to put in it since the 3800 square foot home was much flooded out on the first floor. On the other hand, all the drivers were great. They were professional and courteous. There was a little confusion on the diagramming for the initial delivery but the driver took care of it and got the pod repositioned. All in all, I would recommend PODS. It's simple to use and it's straightforward.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
Don't worry about trying anybody else but PODS. I needed to store all I had for a month and move, and PODS was the most affordable. I got a starting quote online by filling in my information then somebody would call me or I'd call them to finish it off. It would be nice if I could get a quote online without having to call somebody. I'm not great on the phone and doing it online would make my life easy instead of having my number out there and having a bunch of people call Nonetheless, the 16-foot container I got was like brand new. Also, my grandmother said that the driver was nice and did a great job. My truck had broken down so I couldn't move it and when the same driver who dropped the container came to pick it up, he only had a slit to work with. But he ended up getting out with no problems. So, everything was smooth.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
I got PODS to store and move my stuff thinking it would be a simpler thing to do than to transport everything into someplace else. I simply booked the service online and requested for the 16-foot container. And it was great. It was slick, clean as a whistle, put right where we could get to it easily, and we packed it pretty good. Also, I was very happy with both the drivers that came to pick up and drop off the container.
When they picked it up, it was out in the country so it's not exactly an easy place to put something, but the fellow put it in the very best place possible. He was very accommodating. He tried a couple of different things and finally got it to work. And then when they came to deliver it to us, the place is a new construction and our landscaping had not been finished and the driveway had not been paved. But they still did everything. Just with good humor. And truly, I was impressed with the way they treated me. So I have already recommended it to friends who were in a similar situation. And if I were to move again, this is what I'd do.
Reviewed May 11, 2018
We had a lot of stuff and we didn’t have a final address for a little while so we needed PODS' storage option. We booked their biggest container over the phone and that process was great. Everything was easy and explained properly. But we didn't have ample room in the pod so we had to rent a moving truck. Other than that, PODS' drivers were professional and courteous. They made a stressful situation very easy-peasy and in the end, everything worked out.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
I needed a container to store things for a few weeks before we move and chose PODS because we wanna start packing early. I booked their biggest container over the phone and we still need a trailer but our house is pretty big. The rep I spoke with was super helpful and nice. However, the interaction I had with him was extremely lengthy which took 40 minutes. He was talking really slow and there were a ton of questions. It was really frustrating. I have small kids and don't have much time. Other than that, I had an excellent dealing with the drivers that dropped off and picked up the pod. We were super pleased with the experience. PODS was convenient and super helpful.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
My friend had used PODS to move and said it was really great, so we decided to use them too. I booked a pod over the phone and the first person I spoke to was pretty bad, seemed really confused, and kept delaying the conversation. He heard the phone ring on my spot and asked if it was his phone ringing or mine, and it was very weird. However, the next person I spoke to was great. She was very helpful. She offered me deals, gave me all the information I needed, and it all worked out. The 16-foot container was perfect and everyone who delivered and picked it up was really nice. They called before they got here and were able to put it exactly where we needed it to be. They were very friendly too.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
I had used PACK-RAT coming from Boiling Springs to Garner. They let me down because I had a freezer full of food that I had plugged in, in Boiling Springs. They were supposed to pick it up and deliver it so I could plug the freezer back in. Instead, they took it to the yard and said they'd deliver another day. The freezer was 24-cubic feet and full of food so one can imagine how much money that food was worth.
This time around, I needed PODS to drive a 16-foot container off in my yard to North Carolina so we could load it there. I booked the pod online and their website was really user-friendly. The people who dropped the POD were really friendly and considerate. They did everything I asked them to do. They sort of had the pod in the driveway and I asked them to move it over a little bit. They did so and leveled it up. When they dropped it off in North Carolina, their delivery guy was just as friendly. When I got the pod, it was all in good condition. PODS hires the right people. If people don't go with PODS, they're making a mistake.
Reviewed May 10, 2018
Everything was excellent with PODS. I needed a container dropped off and picked up, and they did exactly that. I booked it over the phone then monitored it online. I would use PODS again and recommend them.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
I used PODS for temporary storage for about three days, and it turned out to be a good and real convenient experience. Booking the service online was simple. I just went on there and told them what I needed as far as one or two pods and then the size. And then I scheduled the date and time. However, my schedule changed and I had to make adjustments to my booking but it was difficult for me to figure out how to change my schedule on their webpage. So, I had to call and just do it with them over the phone. And so, that aspect of their web design could be something that they could look at.
I got their largest container which is a 16-ft one, and I could’ve used something that was a couple of feet longer, but it worked out. I was able to fit in there about three rooms. The container I got wasn’t brand new, and it was one of their older models but it suited the purpose. And I had a good experience as well with both the drivers that dropped and took the pods.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
We were remodeling our kitchen and our living room so we needed a month-long storage for our furniture. We found PODS online and they were competitively priced in the local out of Ocala in Florida. We booked the service online, which was very easy, and requested for their biggest container that can fit in the driveway. We ended up with the 16-footer and it was probably overkill, but I'd rather have overkill. The guy that dropped it off was fantastic and he knew exactly how to get it where we wanted it and drove it well. The guy who picked it up wasn’t as creative, but we got it. I've recommended PODS around the area for that kind of thing.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
PODS could do both the moving and the storage for me and using them would be easier than having to load and unload. So, I decided to hire them. I looked online but I ultimately called someone to get my questions answered. I had an issue in understanding the permits that were needed but other than that, everything went really smoothly. I used two different containers, one was from DC to Denver and the other was from Macon, Georgia to Denver. The one that was going out of state was bigger because they didn't use the smaller ones for that. Both pods ended up at the same place at the same time and the drivers were great. They were very willing to work with whatever situation they happened upon when they came to pick up the pods. If there were curves or trees that I was concerned about, they knew how to work around them. All in all, using PODS is the best way if you need to move and store stuff for a while.
Reviewed May 9, 2018
We had to move cross country and my car didn’t work so we used PODS for the convenience. Booking PODS, which I did online, was easy. They have a very friendly and easy to do website and it worked great. We had two of the largest PODS and the containers were in good shape and clean. We used the PODS to store furniture and they transported them to us. The drivers who picked up and dropped the containers were super friendly and did their job very well. PODS is a great thing to do but it's overall expensive.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
PODS canceled my reservation the day of delivery. I booked it 3 weeks ahead of time and was issued a window for the unit to be delivered. An hour past the window closed I called and was information PODS could not provide a unit because of the Memphis office management. I did not have enough time to find a replacement.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
I used PODS for moving and storage and it was easier than other moving and storage options because I was allowed to load the POD over a period of time instead of having to load it in one day. I booked it online and the only problem that I ran into was when they called back to confirm that some of the information that they gave me was not complete. I requested for the 16-foot container and it was in good condition. The drivers were very courteous and accommodating as far as where we wanted it and when we wanted it picked up. PODS did a very good job and I was very pleased. I would recommend them.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
I used PODS five years ago when I moved into my new house, so when I remodeled the house, I called them again. I got the form online first and then booked a pod over the phone. It was so easy. The lady on the other line got all my information, explained to me the dimensions and how and when to drop it, and in one call, everything was set up and ready to go. I got a nice and clean 8-by-16 pod that was a bit skinny but 16-feet long, and I used it for three months. The inconvenience was when it was driven to and dropped at the driveway, the driveway wasn't wide enough, not only for the container but also for the size of the equipment. Also, the driver never dropped it in the place I wanted. Next time, they need to tell the old people that come out with this kind of appointment to drop it, that they need to have this and that dimensions. Other than that, everything was okay.
Reviewed May 8, 2018
I booked PODS over the phone for a move and the experience with them was absolutely terrific. I love them. If I ever move again or anyone I know, they are the only way to go.
Reviewed May 7, 2018
I got a recommendation for PODS and we thought it might be a good option since I had two weeks to get moved out of the house before we closed. I'm a duty military and I was moving from off-base to on-base. I was gonna use PODS to help move my stuff myself. I went online and then I called as well. I made the final say on everything through the phone. Everything was as advertised. The pod itself was fine when I got it. However, the military ended up covering the move so I had the pod for about a week and then I returned it because I didn't need it. Since I didn't have it for more than a week, they gave me my money back, which I really appreciated. Overall, I had a good experience with PODS. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed May 7, 2018
We rented a storage unit before I moved from my old place to our new place. I booked PODS online and their process was straightforward. I requested for a decent sized container and it was big enough for all my needs. The container was fine although I could tell that part of the outside had been used before as there were some dings. The driver was very good and my experience was what I expected it to be.
Reviewed May 7, 2018
I needed PODS' service for moving. I've used them before and I had good luck with them. I looked things up online then I called them over the phone and booked the service. I requested an 18-foot container and it was what I needed for that time. The dealing I had with their driver was good, both at the drop-off and the pick-up. I would recommend PODS and tell my friends that my move worked out fine.
Reviewed May 7, 2018
I used the storage service from PODS. I went online to get a quote, and then I called to sign up and get it going. The reps were very helpful and recommended me the size I needed for what house size I had. They were very friendly and knowledgeable as well. I had to change my pick-up date and they made it really easy. They gave me an extension for an extra last day that I didn’t use. They were also very nice on the phone. They said if I have any questions, I could just give them a call.
I had the 16 foot container and it was clean inside. It wasn’t beat up but you could tell it had been used. I could’ve used a bigger one because there were a few little things I couldn’t get in it, but other than that, it wasn’t too bad. PODS transported the container from one state to another. I like the convenience of the container being put in my driveway and my ability to take my time to load it. PODS brought the container to my house when they said they were going to. They also came and got it when they said they were going to. And you don’t have to be there when they drop the container off. You load it when you need to.
The cost was pretty comparable to having to move everything to a rental truck then to the storage, or have a moving company move you. It wasn’t cheap, but it was way more convenient and it worked out great for me. I had to pay the longer I had it, but I didn’t feel stressed about having to get it done in a certain time since I could just take my time. PODS even has very good references online on how to load it and how to make sure you weigh it just to be sure it’s correct. It was overall a good experience and I would use them again for sure. I’ve also recommended them to other people.
Reviewed May 6, 2018
PODS gave me the option to have my stuff on the premises of my new house. It was very easy to get a quick quote and book the pod online. The 16-foot container was the perfect size and it worked just right. But I didn't know how watertight it was, so I opened it numerous times to make sure that it was not leaking, but everything was perfectly fine. Their drivers were very friendly and pleasant people to be around. They delivered the pod to my old house and then they would pass it up and moved it to the new house and left it there until we finished the new house. And then, they came and picked it up when we had it emptied out. And if I needed a service like that again, I would give PODS a call.
Reviewed May 6, 2018
I was doing a bit of remodeling in the house and redoing some floors. I needed to put some furniture and stuff in a storage onsite for a couple of months until I got what I needed done. I was looking at PODS and seeing if they were in our town. I didn’t wanna have to haul it toward them. I wanted something definitely onsite. I called PODS and they were very helpful, efficient and I loved the way the whole process works so, I went with them. I got a normal-sized container which was perfect. I fitted everything I could get in there and it was slam-full when I was done. I like the design of it where the top is clear where I could see in as long as the sun was shining.
The drivers were very friendly, professional and they made sure that I put the container in the place where I needed it. They called me before they showed up like I asked them to and they let me know when they were gonna be there because I live in a rural area and it was hard to find my place. On the other hand, I didn’t like the prorate where if went one day over the month, I'd get charged for the whole month instead of prorating it at the end. It kept me on my toes and made sure I had to get it done, unloaded and ready to pick up in time. I thought that there would have been a bit more flexibility on the time. I could recommend at least cut that month in half where you could get out of it within a two-week deal instead of waiting a whole month. Other than that, I had a really good experience with PODS.
Reviewed May 6, 2018
We used a middle-sized container from PODS a year and a half ago when we moved into the house and didn’t know where we were gonna put some of the stuff. And we kept the container for another month until we found a home. The second time we used PODS was last December for five months of storage because we were remodeling the kitchen and we had to move everything out of the kitchen and the living room. We stored them in a full-size container and we had more than adequate space so I could move around in it if I needed something. However, the containers looked cheesy and I was surprised that they were just plywood with plastic on the outside. But both times, they were weatherproof and there was nothing else I could ask for. The drivers were great, very professional, helpful and answered my questions. I had a positive experience with PODS and they were priced competitively too.
Reviewed May 6, 2018
I booked PODS' service over the phone and the rep was very professional, polite and attentive. Plus I liked their price. I requested for the biggest container and my husband was the one who received it and loaded it. It suited all my needs.
Reviewed May 5, 2018
I booked PODS by phone and the rep was very good. I needed storage and I got what I needed. I got the size 16 container and it was in good, clean condition. But I keep getting emails for follow-ups, and that's one reason to never go to PODS again. I like my business to be done and I don’t need follow-ups. But overall I'd recommend them.
Reviewed May 5, 2018
We used PODS about eight years ago when we moved from New York to Florida. It was perfect and it worked out great. Then we moved from Florida to Arizona and we used them again. We booked the pod online and we also spoke with their rep. Their service was great. We got the 16-foot container and we thought that we were gonna have enough room but we didn't. We ended up leaving something behind but it wasn't a big deal.
PODS is the best. When we had someone come to our house and give us an estimate to have a truck and drive it out here, it cost twice as much as what we paid PODS. So, their price was so much better. Then there was an issue when we weren’t able to move into our house right away after we got here. So we had to store our stuff on the pod. If we had gotten a truck to drive us here, we would have had to have our things unloaded into storage somewhere, then load them back up again in the truck and unload them here at the house, which would have cost us a fortune. So, I was thrilled with PODS and using them has worked out the best for us.
Reviewed May 5, 2018
I used PODS to move and had them drop off a pod, rented it for two months and had them move it to my new location. I got two of the biggest containers and they were clean. The move was significantly cheaper than Cubeit and it went great.
Reviewed May 5, 2018
We were moving from Illinois to Florida and got PODS seeing that their customer service was the absolute best. They're very accommodating. I started booking the pod online, and then I called them and had them bring two containers as we were packing two houses up. They were supposed to bring both of the containers to Florida, and I ended up changing it. So, they brought one one day and one the next day, and they were completely fine with that. They dropped them off and picked them up in a timely manner. They were awesome. It was a very stressful, last-minute move. We came down here in the beginning of March, my boyfriend had a job interview and he got the job. We had to move within 30 days. I would recommend them to anybody and everybody. Their customer service is the best customer service I've ever had to deal with. They're all very friendly people and I would hire them again if I need to.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
We hired PODS to house our belongings short term while repairs were being done to our home. We were told that the pod would be in a climate controlled warehouse. We purchased the content protection insurance. We requested they return our pod to our driveway after 2 1/2 months. We discovered water in the pod. It ruined our Sleep Number mattress, several boxes of books - moldy, some clothes - moldy. Contacted PODS to report the claim. End result - they could not determine how water got in therefore they would not cover it. The "contents protection insurance" is so filled with loopholes. They don't cover mold and water damage? How did this even happen? DO NOT use this company!
Reviewed May 4, 2018
We had the PODS unit at our house for nine months, and then they picked up and moved it to our new location. The driver was on time, knowledgeable, respectful and very easy to work with. He called ahead of time before the scheduled pick-up and gave us an hour to 45-minute notice before he arrived. He was very punctual. We got the size 12 container and it was great. It was absolutely clean. It was a great experience.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
PODS was lower to the ground, easier to move into, and they would leave it at my location. I booked them over the phone and their reps were pleasant, answered all the questions, and left me without any wondering. I got everything roughly I needed online. The 16-footer container I rented was clean and was just as I expected it, though I wished it was bigger. I loaded the unit up, and then they moved it to my current location and I stored it for several months and got it unloaded.
I used online to have them pick it up and their site was easy to understand. I just moved the mouse around, clicked, and we were done. Both drivers were very courteous and nice, and they were on time. I put some stuff close to the container and I took my forklift and shoved it over a little bit so we can give it to the driver. PODS was very customer-oriented and pleasant, and our experience had been very good.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I had a wonderful experience with PODS and I highly recommend their service. There were about three neighbors of mine who have recently moved or are in the process of remodeling that have also rented PODS and we’re all very happy with it. Every aspect of their service is superb, the cost, the ease of doing it, bringing it and taking it away. I had bought another home and it wasn’t ready to have us move in yet because we were having it remodeled so I only moved temporarily and the ability to get into the pod if I had to was also a nice feature. Their website is very good as well.
I just turned 69 years old and I don’t do moving very well anymore so we looked at a storage area which meant we had to load it, bring it down, put it in, pick it up and all that transportation crossed back and forth. However it was much easier to have the pod delivered right to the house. I booked with PODS over the phone and my interactions with their representative were great. I had a 16-foot pod and he said that it’s $109 for deliver. He followed up and made sure that I got everything that I needed. Then the reminders that they were coming were very helpful. The container was very clean, very sturdy, nice and white and bright. The size was perfect for my needs. We loaded it with the help of some friends. And then it was picked up and then it was in a safe, secure place. I didn’t need to worry about it. I called and had it redelivered at our convenience. The ease of the service is amazing.
The only thing I would have done differently is when we loaded things. My furniture is pine which is a very soft wood and we put them towards the outside so when the furniture shifted a little bit, I got a few little dents in the furniture. However it didn’t have anything to do with the construction of the pod or the way that it was handled. They should remind people that they do need furniture blankets to cover their furniture when it’s in there. It’s not that anything is gonna get on their furniture, but things shift. It’s a container so they wanna protect things. Also load it the way you’re going to unload it.
The interactions I had with the drivers who dropped off and picked up my containers were both very good. They were very polite and they called when they were about 15 minutes out to let us know that they were coming. They arrived on time and were very courteous. The neighbors all came out because we just love the machine that picks up, puts down and moves things around. The lifting mechanism was amazing and they had one guy who was gonna do all this so we were fascinated with it. We unloaded and had everything in the house in 45 minutes. Someone did follow-up to make sure everything was okay and if they got there on time. I was happy as a clam and I couldn’t ask for anything better.
Reviewed May 4, 2018
I had a wonderful experience with PODS. I was having a home built and needed somewhere to store my stuff. I’m single and didn’t have a lot of people to help me move and I went with PODS for the convenience. I booked a pod online and it was easy. I received a phone call and an email for confirmation, and the people were courteous. I had two 16-foot containers that were clean. The one driver that brought and picked them up was very friendly. I’ve already recommended PODS.
Reviewed May 3, 2018
I would have given them 0 if I could have! First they were supposed to deliver early morning, they didn't, I finally got the pod at 10. 2nd - the largest pod supposedly holds 4 rms, nope not even close. You would be lucky to get three rooms in, I only had a 1 bedroom condo to move! And I couldn't get a coffee table and my bed in. 3rd. They charged me 353. for this plus one month of storage at their facility in Melbourne FL. 4th I went to set up the delivery for my new place in Homosassa (2 hrs) due west of here. I would have to pay a delivery charge of 199.00, ok, fine, and then I would have to pay a transfer fee from their storage facility in Melbourne to the storage facility in Ocala (4 hrs north of here) of 689!
Now this quote of 689 is different from the quote of 618 in less than an hour. Remember the 353. Storage fee that I already had paid, now they wanted me to pay an additional 23. for the month of storage, something that she still never explained. So now I've rented a truck, hired more movers, have to drive back across the state, and they still charged me another 106.99 because they stated that because I didn't keep my stuff in their facility long enough, I have to pay another fee for the original delivery. I feel this is a scam in the moving business and these ppl are highly unethical. They are not recommended at all, a simple move has cost me hundreds more than if I just rented a truck from U-haul!
Reviewed May 3, 2018
We were moving from one house down the street to another house. We booked with PODS over the phone and had an excellent interaction with the rep. We requested for the 25 foot container which was perfect for our needs. It was at its purest when we got it but the door was very hard to shut as it was bent. I was able to close it eventually, but not totally. The driver was very nice both times when he went and picked up the pod and when he served it. Everything about working with PODS was excellent except for the return which was terrible. We couldn’t find the number and my wife talked to someone before we finally got PODS to come pick up the container. It took several days for them to pick it up but when I ordered it, it was fine.
Reviewed May 3, 2018
I'm moving cross-country so I needed some containers from PODS. PODS was convenient for us. We could pack it at our own speed and put things in so that we could assure that they would arrive safely. We didn't have to wait on a driver to pick it up and deliver it across the country. We booked online and was able to speak to the reps. They were great. We had questions and we made some changes to our scheduled appointment and delivery and pick up days and they were easily changed through the reps. Also, the size of the container was perfect. The drivers were also professional, very courteous, respectful of my property and knew exactly what they were doing. They did what they were supposed to do.
Reviewed May 3, 2018
We relocated and needed storing services. We had already moved and we couldn't do a lot of consolidating. There was work that still needed to be done to my home where I reside now. I did not want to take the things that I had to another location or have these on hand and have everything be cluttered. We could have storage onsite with PODS and it seemed better or safer to have the pod unit there. This way, I could take out anything that I needed and put it where it needed to be. So, we got in touch with PODS and the reps were very informative and efficient when we booked the pod unit. We requested a 10' x 10' container.
When it arrived, the container was in good shape. We also purchased one of their keys and locks for the storage unit and then made everything more secure, and I felt more secure. But the only thing that I didn't care for was that the older gentleman that delivered the pod unit didn't exactly put it where I requested and he gave me a bit of a hard time, but maybe he just didn't understand. Other than that, everything was great and I would recommend PODS.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
I did some shopping around and I heard good things about PODS. I prefer to do things over the phone but after I got everything set up and I had a password, then I did everything pretty much online. There are times when the website is very difficult to use when you want a specific answer. But when you call the service number, they always give you an answer. They're very helpful when you call them, though sometimes you have to wait a long time if they're busy. We moved to a very rural place 17 miles from the nearest city and then a good hour from any place that PODS would come from, and it had very sandy soil. There were very specific things that I needed the driver to know so that they didn't get stuck and there was no way to answer that other than through a person.
There were two moves within 10 months of each other. We got the largest container and it was adequate for our needs. The first container going out was one they said was older and it had wood strut in it. Comparing it to the newer one 10 months later, the older one was much better because with the wooden strut, they had put screws in the ceiling. My husband's really good with tying ropes and we made webs between the section, but with the newer one, you couldn't do that. You couldn't go up to the ceiling. Also, the older one was easier to use and it seemed more substantial. The newer one had dents in it and I actually had to get the person to tell me to stand on the handle and jump on it to get it to go down and I didn't want to do that. It was truly the only way to get the door down.
All of the drivers were wonderful. They were super people and they handled the move very well. The two people that handled it on sandy soil were amazing. They were very careful and they did a very good job. Also, both managers in Tucson and Savannah made personal contact with me and they were very helpful. In Tucson, I didn't have a phase where they could lower the pod onto the property, so I had to go and get it with a rental truck. But there was nobody in that big facility, and I had to call the service center and then they sent somebody. Overall I was pleased with both moves and PODS handled my things beautifully. I'd recommend them.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
I needed moving and storage services and I chose PODS because of the convenience and flexibility of the situation I was in. Initially, I booked the pod over the phone, but I booked an additional pod later online. Everything about the online part was great but the response time on their website was very lagging. I requested for three 16 x 8 x 8 containers, although I originally started with two 16 x 8 x 8. I packed one of them too much, so I had to distribute it to another pod. It would have been nice to have a better education on how to pack the pod prior to packing. But the containers were all clean and well-kept.
I have nothing but good things to say about PODS. I had a complicated move with multiple logistics and PODS was awesome. I had a great experience. All of the drivers were amazing. They all contacted me prior and gave me perfect estimation times of arrival. I have already recommended PODS to other people in my organization that had to move.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
I needed storage and moving services, and PODS had competitive prices and services. But in the end, I chose them for their solid metal container. The containers from other companies were a combination of wood and cloth. The U-Haul one was a little bit more fabricated and I was concerned about it 'cause my stuff is heavy. Since this was gonna store more of my valuable stuff, I wanted it to be entirely metal or relatively close to metal. PODS’ container looked very clean and professional. It looked like my stuff would be safe in there.
Their website was one that you could understand, and I had great ease of use. I started the inquiry online then someone contacted me and the rest of the transaction was by phone. The guy had worked for the company for a while and was very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and he tried to tell me what would happen, how it would happen and what my best options were. So I found the telephone experience to be valuable. It’s different talking to someone about a product or a service you’re not familiar with than trying to read about it online. So the phone contact was better for me.
The 16-foot container was just a little bit smaller. I rented an 8-foot U-Haul and used about 4 feet of that so I needed a 20-foot container but the 16 was the right size for fitting in the driveway and it did get most of my stuff. Both drivers who dropped the container off and picked it up were very knowledgeable and pleasant. My driveway had a little bit of an angle and the first guy was very skillful. it. It was a little bit of a spectacle. He was also informative. He explained what he was doing and how he was doing it.
I moved a four-bedroom house in this 16-foot pod and I had it stocked floor to ceiling, wall to wall. There wasn’t another inch of space in the pod and I did my best to tie things down but I was worried about things shifting inside. When the pod arrived, nothing had shifted or broken. The guy who delivered it did a great job then three days later, he picked up the pod. I knew he was coming so I was waiting for him and when he showed up, I thanked him. I had a great experience with PODS and I would recommend them. I also used one of the three moving helper services that they recommended to help unload the pod. They moved my stuff up the stairs and put the heavy stuff. They did a great job too.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
The house we’re selling was in Connecticut and I'm here in Pittsburgh. I needed a storage so I booked PODS online and they followed up with me over the phone. I had no idea what it was gonna be all about but doing it long distance I had no choice. The guy I dealt with asked me what I needed to put in it and I explained everything. He said that I had the right size of the container. I was scared that the pod wasn't gonna fit in the driveway because it's lined with the Belgian block, like stone on the edges. He went on Google Earth for me, looked and said that it looked fine and it was. He was fantastic and there was plenty of room. The container got delivered and it was in perfect condition and spotless. Then, we had to get our own lock.
The driver called to tell me that he was coming to get the container. What I thought was really nice was when the guy was dropping the pod off, he had some little, thin branches that hanging over the driveway. He had clipped them and he called me to tell me that he broke a couple of branches. I said that I was happy to have free tree trimming and I said "Thank you." He could have just left but what he did was so nice. I didn't need to rent a truck to lock the stuff to a storage unit. I was able to keep it in a pod while we did painting. And then we were able to unload everything out of the pod. I would highly recommend PODS to anyone else.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
The representative was very helpful when I initially booked with PODS over the phone. Then I made the arrangements for the pick-up and delivery service online. I showed the driver where to put the container then he backed right in there and put in down. I got a 16-footer storage container for two or three rooms. But there was no furniture. It was all boxes and equipment. The container was excellent and clean. It looked like it was well-maintained and solid. There were no water leaks either. I had it for a month before moving in. Then we had it moved to the new home and we had it for another twenty-some days after that. PODS has a well-known name and if I had to do it all over again, I’d use them again.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
I had a great experience with PODS. I booked them online and over the phone for on-site pickup and storage, as well as drop-off. I got their biggest container and they were timely. I would recommend them to a friend.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
I had to have PODS store my belongings for a while. They had a storage facility which was advertised as climate-controlled and this meant a lot to me because my living room furniture was a bit expensive. I booked them through their 1800 number and speaking with their rep was great. Everybody was really nice and helpful. They asked me what I had to store in order to decide whatever I needed. I ended up getting the largest container. It was adequate for what I needed and I felt satisfied once all my things were in there. I was impressed with their drivers too. They were super good, knew what they were doing and were in and out in a matter of minutes.
They stored my things in Grand Rapids. At one time, I was a bit confused about my payments and didn't think I was getting charged, so I talked to them and they assured me that my pod was not lost. I was a nervous wreck, but everything turned out okay. I would recommend PODS over anybody else because it's so convenient. All you have to do is walk out the door and get what you need. You can also take whatever time you need to unload and load it and be done with it.
Reviewed May 1, 2018
There was a minor flood in my house and initially, I got an insurance-paid, large storage pod. Then since the work could not be completed within the time the insurance was done with their efforts, I rented a smaller pod on my own. Both pods were excellent. My interactions with the PODS reps on the telephone were excellent. Also, the gentleman that delivered the second smaller pod was very generous with his time. The pod came delivered backwards and he managed to turn the whole thing around in a small space and put it the way I needed it. I would tell a friend to go for PODS.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
PODS is a great service. I was in the midst of moving. I sold my house and needed to store some things until I bought a new house six months later. I got a decent-sized container from PODS where I could fit a bed, a couch and other things. I also had a climate controlled storage unit where I did like beds, but I utliized my pod for furniture and bigger things because the luxury of simply having them delivered right to my door was a nice action, instead of having to repack things and move them. I couldn't pass that up. The reps were great, very easy to talk to, easy to understand and everything got set up. When I got my pod delivered, it was supposed to come with a lock, but it did not. I got charged for a lock and I called and told them that I didn't receive a lock. The charge was taken right off like so, that's great.
The drivers were nice, too. At both times, they gave me a heads up on maneuvering the pod into the driveway. I appreciate them for letting me know and not simply doing it. Also, it was about 7:00 AM and I was down to the wire trying to get the stuff in the pod. The guy was already picking it up and he helped me with the strap so, that was really nice.
On the other hand, the misconception that I had up to prior to utilizing PODS was that they had to store the unit on their property. When I found out that they did not have to do that, that's when it became ultimately that there was no reason why I would not do it. I would recommend to PODS to include that in their advertising. Other than that, I was telling one of my customers about PODS the other day that it was the best thing I did. She is moving somewhere far and for PODS to deliver the pods there, it's cheaper than for her to get a moving vehicle. I would recommend PODS to anybody.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
I was doing a cross-country move, so I searched online for a company and went with PODS for the name recognition. I booked over the phone, got the smallest container and their team was efficient. I also referred a friend to them then he used them and that was good.
Reviewed April 30, 2018
I needed services for moving and I thought I’d try something different. I kept seeing PODS around and it was a very elegant solution to what I was hoping to achieve. Instead of renting a U-Haul and having to drive that cross country, PODS did that for me and I just drove a car and it worked out all right. The representative I dealt with was very helpful and knowledgeable. They were quite thorough and I was very impressed by that. The sizing of the container was good for what I was looking for and it was very adequate.
I had a very good experience with their drivers as well. They were quite attentive and exercised a lot of care with my blinds. However, as awesome as it was, the PODZILLA does not fit everywhere else and there was a limitation to what we can do with that, especially if the loading dock wasn’t as high as I'd want it to be. Other than that, the experience was perfect.
Reviewed April 29, 2018
Having moved more than 20 times without breaking a glass. I thought I'd give myself a break and use PODS...huge mistake. They destroyed my furniture and blamed it on my packing... I will never trust another franchise...private movers only.
Reviewed April 29, 2018
I chose PODS because of convenience. I then got a quote online and confirmed it over the phone. The 16-foot container I got was clean. Everything was smooth. I didn't have any complaints. And while I had a good interaction with the driver, I had a problem when they dropped the container. However, they quickly brought another truck and managed to fix the problem midday. It wasn't a big deal since it wasn't a pickup. Other than that, everything was good. I was billed as planned.
Reviewed April 29, 2018
I had a wonderful experience with PODS. I was remodeling and pulling up all the floors, so we had to move the furniture in our driveway. I called Mobile Mini and they were so expensive. I told them I didn’t want to buy the pod. I just wanted to rent it, so they hung up. I compared and knew that PODS had a good reputation, so I went with them. They were very good and followed up quickly via email. When they gave me this wide time frame which didn’t work for me, I called and the rep tightened it up for me which I really appreciated. He and the construction people came all at the same time and the guy delivering the pod stood back and let me do my thing first before taking over. Everything was great. From the gentleman on the phone, to the gentleman that brought the pod there and the gentleman that picked it up, it was perfect. I highly recommend PODS.
Reviewed April 29, 2018
I was moving from Virginia to New Mexico but I was pressed for dates and everybody else wanted a two-week lead time. I called PODS and they dropped the pod when I wanted it, picked it up when I needed it and then delivered it when I wanted it at the other end. The driver was great too. I moved into a three-bedroom house and I’ve basically filled out two rooms and a kitchen. But I’m in the military and I had a lot of stuff. I brought all my stuff and some sports stuff, then my family is bringing the rest.
When I was booking the 16-foot container, I started online and then I did it over the phone. I used PODS for one-day storage and for moving. The inside of the container was perfect. The outside was a little bumped and banged up but that was okay ‘cause there were no leaks. But the cost was a little bit high because I ended up having to buy labor. I booked PODS' suggested people. I would tell others to try and get them down on the price. But I paid for convenience and I got exactly what I wanted so I didn’t mind. I also got charged $2100 twice but PODS refunded it.
Reviewed April 29, 2018
We had a pod for moving as we were building a house so we used the pod while the house is being built. I liked that PODS was gonna be on temperature controlled place and it could be dropped off at our house when we're ready to pack and unpack it. I started booking the pod online and I finished it on the phone. PODS website could have been a little more user-friendly. I wasn't able to schedule the drop off when I was ready to get my stuff back online. I couldn't figure it out so that was why I called. I had questions and then when I had to drop it off, I had questions too because our house didn't have an address and I needed to make sure that it was gonna go to the right place. Their representatives were very helpful.
The container I requested was the middle one and it was in good condition. PODS customer service scheduled the pickup for two days after they originally dropped it off. We weren't around and they picked it up. When the driver dropped it off, I was around and that they were very helpful. And when I dropped it off at our new house, we asked them to put it in a different place than what I requested and they were helpful with that as well. Everything was good. PODS was great overall and I would recommend it to somebody else.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
My son and daughter-in-law used PODS when they moved and they were very happy so I used them too. I was moving to Michigan but PODS does not deliver there. I was going to use another moving company but their pod was much smaller so I booked with PODS online instead. When I got around the booking I called and they were very helpful and courteous. They brought the 12 footer pod and it was perfect, clean and in great shape. I filled it up and they got it out of the house while I listed the house. They moved it to their storage and brought it back for the movers to move it.
The driver was very friendly, very helpful and excellent and moving the container was the coolest thing. They put the pod exactly where I wanted it with a mechanism they used. It was just great. I like PODS. They came when they said they were gonna come and I didn't have to be there. The payment was easy too. They had my credit card number and charged it. It's an easy way to do stuff. I would have used them for a lot more if they're able to service my area.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
We wanted to pack up and move some of our things ourselves when we moved. So we then got a container from PODS delivered because they were familiar to us from other friends who had used them and they had worked wonderfully for them. I called to book the container and the lady I spoke to was an older gal, which suited me since I'm older and we hit it off. The 16-foot container came in good condition. It was delivered by PODZILLA and I stood out there and watched the whole time. I was fascinated with the technology. The container could have been a bit smaller but we were happy with it. We were able to bungee everything down and cover it so it wouldn’t be running around while we’d be driving.
I had three drivers and they were great. They were very polite and very efficient. It was a great experience. Also, I had the container for several days. They told me that if they delivered it in the morning and we got it emptied, they would come back and pick it up that afternoon. That worked perfectly for us because we're moving into a community of senior citizens and they don’t like you to have things out overnight. I would absolutely recommend PODS. They're the way to go. If you wanna do some of this yourself, be sure you got your things packed and stored the right way, then you don’t have to worry.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
PODS was a good solution for us. We needed to move part of our stuff and it’s complicated. I called PODS and talked to somebody to arrange everything, and the rep was very helpful and she was great. The 16-foot container itself was fine and clean inside. It was raining the day we unloaded it and the corners were getting a little wet. And nothing got damaged by any stretch of the imagination, but the container needed a little extra caulking.
The driver for the original empty pod drop off was awesome. He was very nice and we had fun chatting. I was sick when it got picked up and then when it got delivered to our new house in New York, I wasn’t there. But everybody seemed to be fine and I didn’t have to do any follow-up. PODS served what we needed and did what we needed it to do, and everything went great. They gave me time to load it up on my schedule, and then it got delivered in a week, and we unloaded it lickety-split before the end of the month.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
We were trying to move four people at the same time and there's a period where some of us were out of town so we needed to keep the container for three days or so to accommodate everyone's schedule. I booked online a 16-foot pod because we could keep it for 30 days without incurring additional charges. Everything was well executed and it worked for us. Everything was well stored. I'd definitely recommend them and I would be happy to.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
PODS' web portal was so easy to use for booking. I requested for the larger size of container that they have and it was perfect for my moving and storage needs. It also looked great and was very clean when it came. The drivers were great too. They explained to us what was going on with the whole process and we even got to watch them do it which was fun. We went through the standard of having them drop it off and then pick it up later at the new address. Everything worked as expected. PODS is very reliable and I've already recommended them to a couple of people.
Reviewed April 27, 2018
I needed a container for moving and PODS was the best option for me to use at my leisure. It was also flexible. I booked my pod over the phone and the rep who helped me was delightful. I had some hiccups and PODS worked with me well on the closing of my house. The dates and things changed and they were able to keep it within my one-month rental agreement. Everything worked out great. The container I requested was the big one and it was the correct size for my needs. It was clean, shiny and relatively new when I received it. The driver who dropped my container asked me where I wanted it and it happened without a hitch. I had a good experience and it worked for me. PODS is a good outfit and I’d use them again if I need it.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
PODS is the storage company I've heard of the most, and having them bring the container to my house was a big help. I booked online and it was straightforward. The container was a little dusty but it was in good shape. The drivers dropped it off and picked up while we were out working or in the morning, and it was delivered right where I wanted it. I scheduled the pickup and it all went pretty smoothly. I'd tell others that it's a good idea to go ahead and use PODS.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
We rented a storage unit from PODS to stay on our property and the experience was great. I started booking a pod online and ended up talking to somebody. The rep was personable and incredibly helpful, and we had a lovely conversation. When we got the 16-foot container, it was absolutely clean. We put everything we wanted in and although we didn’t have a lot of extra space, it was a perfect fit. The container suited its purpose and was sturdy as well. Also, talking to the driver was fine. In fact, he thought the instructions I gave for where I thought the unit would be placed wouldn’t work well, and so we had a conversation and agreed on a different strategy. I would highly recommend them PODS.
Reviewed April 26, 2018
I have seen PODS in my neighborhood frequently. I liked the name brand and the logo on the pods themselves. We did the booking over the phone, and the representatives were excellent. We had two units delivered to our house to our house, and then they were picked up. Then they were picked up from the nearest environmental storage, and then redelivered. The whole process took about three months.
We got the 16 foot pod which was in my driveway, and the 12 was on the street. The only problem I had was not a PODS problem, but according to the city where I live, the pods were only allowed to be on the street for a certain number of days. We had an ice storm around that time which kind of delayed it so I got a warning notice. I made sure that when I had the pods redelivered and the movers unpack them, that I was mindful of that time limit. I live in a kind of a cul-de-sac and my driveway has about a 30-degree incline and the drivers were excellent.
However, we had difficulty selecting movers and the people to pack the pods, and we were referred by another company. We were given several choices and unfortunately, I chose the wrong choice. And it was unfortunately based on price and it weren’t a pleasant outcome. Getting the movers in and getting the pods delivered was being done at -2 degrees and with three inches of water in the house so we didn’t expect miracles. I wish PODS had given us some recommendations for local movers to choose from. Other than that, I would tell friends that PODS is dependable and they follow through. We were always notified throughout the process when the pods were coming and the scheduling was accurate and on time. From a confident standpoint, I would definitely use them again.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
It turned out that the truck sank in the mud and there was nowhere to leave the POD. But the company refunded all my money without me even requesting a refund and the representative was always courteous and professional. I am moving to an apartment and eventually buying a house in a couple of years. I wouldn't hesitate to use PODS to move from the apartment to the next house. I think they treated me fairly.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
I booked PODS over the phone to be used for both storing and moving. They're convenient and they had good reviews too. Everything was fine and normal with my interactions with the reps and drivers whom I dealt with. The container was good as expected. Overall, it was a pretty straightforward experience. I would use PODS again and if my friends would ask about them, I would tell to go for it.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
PODS is a great company. I booked them for moving and their reps were perfect. I requested a 7 x 7 container and it was the ideal size that I needed. Also it looked almost brand new. I've recommended them to others. PODS is a great way to go.
Reviewed April 25, 2018
One of my partner's co-workers has friends who used PODS before. I used PODS for the convenience that they just put the container in your place. The storage was to hold my belongings for a couple of months because I relocated from a state. I booked over the phone with a rep and it was excellent. They were very experienced and very knowledgeable. They were very patient with me and explained everything I needed to know. They asked me what I was planning to put in the container and they suggested the large container which was the correct size to meet my needs.
Then I needed another container besides the first one and a small one. But I only got the large one and I didn't get any small one. Still, the container was excellent and the driver who picked it up was a very nice person. I called PODS again after the container was picked up to make sure that everything was done and nothing else was needed. As a whole, I experienced a very good customer service from the first call to the end.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
With PODS, we could pack at home and into a container and it would be stored in a climate-controlled warehouse as opposed to having a moving company come, move it into a warehouse, move it back into a truck, and bringing it back out to the house. I booked PODS online and in about a half hour, they said I could have one in about three weeks because this happened during hurricane Harvey. Then, I got a phone call about 35 minutes later from the local company here in Corpus Christi saying they just happen to have one available and would I like them to bring it up. I answered yes so that afternoon, I had the pod and we started packing. We had to do a lot of work before we packed stuff but we got it all done. They came and took it to the warehouse and it stayed there until we were ready for it.
We got the 12-foot pod which was the one that was available. We had one room upstairs that was not damaged and whatever we couldn't put in the pod, I was gonna move up there. But it worked out and we didn't have to. We were able to send everything from the first floor in that pod. Also, it was nice and clean and when we got the 24 blankets that came with it. We had to clean some of the furniture because it had been damaged. We let it sit for about a week just to make sure that we weren't gonna have another problem, we put it into the pod, and they took it away. The drivers were all very professional, nice, and helpful. I was very pleased with them all and I have recommended PODS.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
I had a positive experience with PODS. We were moving from one house to another house, but we were storing stuff in the meantime. I looked online and there was no other good option but PODS. I also had a talk with one of my coworkers and they used PODS in the past and they loved it. So, that was a big selling point as well. I called the first rep and then we talked it over. And then I called back again because I wasn’t sure initially that I would use PODS. I had a good experience with the person on the phone. Thereafter, I used the website and the chat feature. Their website was easy to navigate and I had no issues with pod positioning, the length of time. The container was clean and it was good for me. I was able to touch base with the driver. They called me and I would call them back. And I had the same driver for both the pick-up and the drop-off. They were very friendly and the price was neat as well. So, it worked out really good.
Reviewed April 24, 2018
I have used PODS when I moved previously. I booked them again and this time, I went online and logged into my account. I got one of the bigger containers for moving and storage. When their reps placed my pod in the wrong direction, I called them and asked if they could come back and turn the pod. Talking to them was wonderful. The drivers who came out to pick up the pod were very responsive, quick and pleasant too. PODS is just top-notch all the way around. Both times I've used them, I had no problems. I had a great experience with them online, through the phone conversations, and even customer support during billing. It was very easy and self-explanatory.
Reviewed April 23, 2018
I've used PODS twice over the last 10 years and I used it for storing my furniture when I was moving. I preferred that I could control where my furniture was and no one else could get access to it. I've heard horror stories through other moving companies with theft and exchanging lower grade furniture if it's not stated just right, and I've had friends who had personal experiences like that with large moving companies. I booked my pods over the phone and I had a good dealing with their rep. There was clear communication. They gave me the pricing and I got what I asked for. The dates and the times were perfect. I requested a 12 and a 16 footer container. They were very clean and in great condition. Their drivers were very accommodating and courteous. They put it exactly where and how we wanted them. The pickup and delivery were on time and then the pricing was reasonable. Everything went well and I would recommend PODS.
Reviewed April 23, 2018
We were moving from Florida back to Ohio and we didn't want to rent a truck and go through all of that. ABF had a similar type of deal, but I researched PODS on the internet and they had glowing endorsements. I called and talked to their reps, and everybody was upbeat. I'm retired now and I've got a bad disposition, and their people were at least friendly and helpful on the face of it. We got the biggest pod that they had, and though I wish I had a bigger one, it fitted our needs. It was also clean and neat. The guys that both delivered it to our home in Florida and picked it up there were kids compared to me and they were wonderful to deal with. You tell them what you want and they jump through hoops to get it done for you.
We had a little bit of a problem once we got to Ohio. The pod was supposed to be delivered on a particular date and the thing fell through with the house. It was just a matter of timing. I called them up and told them, "Please don't deliver it on this date. There's not gonna be anybody there." And the guy that I talked to said, "That's no problem. You're already paid up 'till the end of the month so let us know when you want it." Everything that they told me they were gonna do, they did. I couldn't give PODS anything but a thumbs up.
Reviewed April 23, 2018
I used PODS for storage. I was more familiar with them than other companies since I hear about them more than other providers in terms of marketing so I went their route. I booked two containers over the phone and the experience was great. Then I made a change online. Both came in good condition. I called in again to extend the date and the experience was the same. Very helpful.
Reviewed April 22, 2018
We were doing a job a little far away and we needed to store our equipment so we got PODS. I chose them because they had a reasonable price. I booked online and their guys helped me edit my booking on the phone. Their website was pretty easy. Their driver gave me a call to let me know that they were on their way.
Reviewed April 22, 2018
Booking PODS online was easy. We requested a pod to be in the alley of our old house. That alley was tight but the man from PODS was so patient. He got the pod on the crooked side so that whoever came in after him could get it out easier. It was great and there wasn’t any other way he could’ve done it. I got to move boxes in whenever I could and it was nice to be able to have something like that because I didn’t want to rent a storage unit. The pod was just big enough and it was everything I thought it would be. I had my own lock and it was easy to lock it up at night. I knew all my stuff was secure. Also, the delivery guys were extremely nice and polite. They came on time, delivered it, picked it up and took it to the new house which was only about six miles from our old house. It was a neat experience. I will always use PODS.
Reviewed April 22, 2018
I had an extremely awesome experience with PODS. I've been using them and I needed their service for moving and storing at the same time. Another company suggested them and I'm glad I used PODS 'cause it was on-time and very convenient. As opposed to me tick tacking and going to another property, PODS went straight into my parking stall and I was able to pack and move into it.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
I needed moving and storage services and I chose PODS because I've used them a couple of years ago. I booked online and got a follow-up call and email. The online booking experience was fine. I requested for the 16-foot container and it was clean. The drivers were fine and friendly. We live in a gated community so I had to call them in and they notified me when they were coming to pick up the pod. I would recommend PODS.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
PODS does climate-controlled storage and moves to the new locations. We got one 12-foot and four 16-foot containers from them which came fairly clean, undamaged and in pretty good shape. The driver was very good and pleasant too. I'd recommend PODS to friends.
Reviewed April 21, 2018
I was moving from one house to another and the other house was not going to be ready right away, so I needed to put things in a storage place at just one time. And then a friend told me about PODS and it was a great solution. I booked with them online and it was easy to figure out. I always do all the stuff online. I had a question, so I called them, and they told me I’d change my schedule because it was something I could do online, so they did it for me right away.
I got a 12-ft container and it was clean, durable and in a very great condition. Both drivers were also very nice. My container was going to be delivered around 7 AM and so the driver called me very early but my phone wasn’t on. So, when I found out his message, I had to rush to call and tell him to wait because I had to tell him where to put the container. That was the second time it was delivered and he said, "No. We already delivered here." But I told him to wait for me because I had to tell him exactly where to put it. So he waited for me and when I got there, of course he put it on the wrong side because he didn't know. But he just moved it and everything was great.
But I have a little thing with PODS when I got my bill. The storage took 30 days but they charged me extra. And the statement, "Storage in our location" in their website wasn't clear. I really thought that the storage period starts after they pick up the container from the driveway and put it in their storage. They said no, and it starts from the time they deliver the container. But I said to them that the container was in my driveway for three days, so it wasn’t in the storage. So their count for storage days was 31 days. They charged me extra storage for one day. But we were able to figure it out and they refunded me that money. So, everything was good.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
I needed moving services from PODS. I saw their advertisement on television and it looked like they fitted what I needed. The representatives were very professional and I'm well-satisfied with them. I initially booked with PODS on the phone. I asked for their largest container and it was big enough for all of my things. Everything was perfect. It was fine, clean, and ready to go. Everybody that I dealt with there, including the drivers, were very professional and nice. I was very satisfied with PODS.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
When I moved across the country the first time, I swore I'd never do that again by myself. We went online and compared all the choices that we had. I reached out through the website, got the number and called. PODS had a good price and also, the size of the pod and the delivery time were what we needed. I went back and set up the account online. Everything was done verbally over the phone. Once all that was done and settled, I went online and set up my log-in and my account. I would be able to see everything from there. The reps were very good, helpful and explained everything very well. When I had questions, they were able to answer them in a concise way so I could understand it.
We got a container that was like two or three bedrooms. It was very clean and didn't smell so I was okay with putting my stuff in it. At one-point, I was saying to my husband we needed to order another one and see how fast they could get it here because there's no way it's all going to fit, but we had some amazing puzzle people. And there's always a bit of room at the end that's got odd spaces and they were able to get it all in.
With the dispatch, there was a bit of confusion as to where I wanted it dropped off and they went to the wrong place. The guy called me and said he didn't see anybody because I had told him that I would be there and so, he called and I said it was the wrong place. I gave him the address again. Nevertheless, the drivers were very good and were very professional. We have never seen them how they got the PODS off the truck so I was videotaping it on my phone so my kids could see how it works. It was a neat thing to see. The guy was very understanding, jovial and we had a good interaction.
We had to use a storage center for climate control which PODS doesn't offer. After they dropped the pod off at the final destination and we unloaded, they came back, picked it up quickly. The drop off was really good. I told some people who were talking about moving and storing that if they want to do it themselves, PODS did a great job for me and I didn't have any problems with them.
Reviewed April 20, 2018
We hired PODS during our move because of their service over the phone. I booked over the phone and I spoke with three or four different people and they were excellent. I got a 16-footer container and it was right to the edge. There was no extra room there but it was clean. And the drivers were all excellent. Everyone seems to be professional and the timing of it was terrific. The whole experience was very satisfying.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
I booked PODS over the phone for their moving and storage services. The rep was professional and courteous, and it was good talking to him. The customer support was there. I requested a 16-foot container and it was clean and in good shape when I got it. The drivers dropped it off at one house and then delivered to the other house and picked it up. Everything went well. They did what they said they were gonna do and it was a good experience. It's really convenient with PODS because you won't need to load and unload at a storage unit since everything would be brought right to your door. I'd do it again.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
I needed storage services and PODS was a name I had heard before so I started looking. I checked on pricing and I had heard that they were reliable. I booked online and it was very easy to do. All I did was log on to the website, register my information, and decide what size of the pod I wanted. I got an email saying that they had received my order and everything was on schedule. I requested for the 16-footer and it was in good condition. There were no dents on it and it was great. We weren’t home when they delivered it but the guy who delivered the container called in advance and let us know they were coming and gave us instruction how much room they would need. So, it was all set and ready for them to drop the pod. The same thing when they picked it up, we were ready for them to come and get it and store it for us, so everything worked really smoothly.
When we had the pod dropped to unload, the customer service reps were very professional about it. The driver was really nice and very accommodating. We were just moving in and there was a tree that was hanging over the driveway where we were trying to put the pod in. He had to do a bit of creative maneuvering, but he got it in there without damaging the tree or the pod. He did a great job and I was impressed.
Reviewed April 19, 2018
We’ve used PODS before and had a really good experience. We went with them again and booked over the phone because for what we were trying to do, the online booking would not allow us to actually complete the process. Both people I spoke to were very knowledgeable about the PODS’ process and what had to be done. They even reminded us that at the place we were moving to, there’s a law in place about how long you can have a pod sitting on the street.
We got two 16-foot pods and they are two different types. One of our pods was the older timber frame type and the other one was the newer metal frame type. There were good features in both of them. The metal frame one is really nice, but the tie down positions are different because of the way the framing is set up. I like the old tied down position better.
The driver was an artist. He was great. There was a dumpster enclosure at one end of the parking lot in Chicago where we moved from. It was difficult to maneuver in and out but he managed to get the pod close to where wanted it, although not exactly. I figured we just have to live with that, but he said to hang on. Then he used the truck itself to hold the pod into place sideways, in a way that I didn’t even know they could do. He said that the metal plate on top of the PODZILLA frame is used to push it, which was cool. He got it exactly where I wanted it to be despite it being complicated. And he maneuvered it around all the parked cars. It was very artistically done.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
I booked with PODS online and it was easy. I had two of the big pods. I said that’s what I needed but they said I needed another one, so we had to get a 7-foot container as well. When the containers were unloaded at the house, I was impressed because a guy was sweeping them out. I had brand-new furniture in my kitchen, my dining room, and my living room, and I had a wardrobe. I told them over and over that wardrobe was heavy. But it was so scratched and damaged, and so were my nightstands. My wardrobe was awful and needs to be totally refinished. I had a substantial hole punched in my new leather chair too. I had a new bunk bed and a whole chunk of wood is gone. My furniture was so destroyed.
I filed a complaint and after I filled out the stupid form and sent them about 15 pictures, they mostly said, “You can get $250.” I still can’t find all of my stuff and I had to watch it stolen. It was the people that loaded it but I didn’t report that. I know I’m not going to get any money back and $250 is nothing with all the damage but my hope is that PODS will document that and not hire those two guys again. For some reason, they had to take the pods to the pod place in Garland and put my stuff into different containers. So, it could also be the people that unloaded my stuff and put them into the pods in Garland. I don’t have a problem with PODS but I think it was with the hired helpers. And I also said I need three guys and they only sent two. Still, PODS did everything they said they were going to do. My stuff was picked up and delivered when they said.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
I hired PODS for moving and storage. I started booking online and I couldn’t really get my questions all answered so I ended up calling. The persons I talked to over the phone were very helpful and the container I got was big and clean. Plus the driver was very pleasant. We had a container dropped off and picked up and then dropped off again and picked up. So all those four times, we weren’t always around when they came but they always called and let us know that they were coming. Everything was good. They didn’t have any problems. I would recommend them. Plus they were very reasonable price-wise.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
I used PODS a long time ago. More recently, I booked them over the phone for a moving service. My whole experience with the PODS representative was good and everything was perfect. The driver was great too. I’d tell a friend to give PODS a call and that it's good.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
I booked PODS over the phone and their rep was a little pushy but okay. I liked their price and I requested for the largest container they had. I had more stuff that I can put in but it was good. The container was clean. Also, their drivers were excellent. They put the container right where I wanted without a problem. Last month though, I find out that I was charged again for some unknown reason and I had called and they said they'd get back to me. The problem was taken care of but I don’t know why they started charging me again. There was no feedback on that.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
I've used PODS for moving and storage. I got their big sized container and I received it in good condition. It was clean and sturdy. The driver who picked up my container was on time. He was great. Thereafter, I called them to reschedule the delivery because I had to keep it in storage for a while.
Reviewed April 17, 2018
The PODS rep was very nice and helpful. I was moving from California to Idaho and we got the 7-foot container which was a perfect fit for everything that we needed. When we had to get back to PODS because the apartment complex would not let the pod stay as long as we wanted it to, they went out of their way for us to accommodate the apartment complex. The drivers were very sweet and nice. They always called and let us know where they were at and showed up when they said they would. Nothing really got broken. Everything was perfect and I would recommend this company.
Reviewed April 16, 2018
I needed storage services so I called PODS. I went with them because the pod could come to me and I could fill it up and then they could take it away. The people who I talked to were very accommodating. Also, the guy who owns or runs it and then the man that dropped them off were very nice. I had to go out a few times and anytime that I needed to get something out of the pod, they would bring and get it right away. They were very thoughtful in which way the door should open so it'd be easier for me to work. PODS was convenient. I would also love to use them for moving but they're so expensive. Still, the storage was a no-brainer if you got a lot of stuff.
Reviewed April 16, 2018
I was going through a divorce and I haven’t found a place to stay yet. Using PODS for the storage was convenient because I didn’t know where I was going to be living. Moreover, they gave me a free pick-up and delivery, which was good. I booked over the phone first and the rep was good. Then I was able to make adjustments online. The one that came and picked the pod up was really nice, very thorough, and knowledgeable. The one that dropped it off and put the pod in the driveway with my stuff was also very knowledgeable.
It was that time of the year where it was all soggy. My grass was torn up on one side, but there was snow on the ground and I didn’t see. Now that the snow is off, I noticed that there are tire prints in the grass. The driver told me that was going to happen and he used those grates that keep the tires from digging in. He also told me to make sure I told the other driver to use it too. The driver that dropped the pod off used it because it was so messy and the driveway was so little. They couldn’t get down really close because of the tree. Both of the guys that I met were very concerned about that and made sure they didn’t do any damage to the tree.
My bank card didn’t go through. I didn’t know I went over the mileage and I received a call from customer service telling me that I owe $53. They had tried to take the money out of my card, but they weren’t able to. That caught me off guard, but it might have been me. I asked her to send me an email and she was good at getting the issue resolved. I’m hoping I would never have to move again, but if I do, I’m sure I’ll probably use PODS again.
Reviewed April 15, 2018
I rented the biggest POD to store stuff when I moved twice. It was sturdy, clean and handy. I booked it up online, but I was also talking to somebody. Then, they gave me the local number because they picked up from my area. Their reps were very, very good on the phone. Overall, my experience has been very good.
Reviewed April 15, 2018
I needed storing and moving services and to do what we wanted to do, there weren’t many options. We're a bookstore and we had a special event that was not in the store. It was in a square in the city and we had to receive the books inside the pod because there were a ton of them. We've used PODS before and had a good experience with them in the past. They have good rates. The PODS people moved the pod to the square for the event and then back to the store, so we can reconcile. Then we emptied the pod, and then they shipped it back. The event had weird hours, so we booked the pods online a little, then we had to talk to somebody to confirm and go through the channels because we were not in the normal timeframe with deliveries.
The representatives were okay but not great. We got multiple answers from different people. We were promised things in February which didn't happen. They promised us that moving would be at certain times. Then the day before the event, they said that they never promised anything and that they’ve never done it before. But they’ve done it 10 years in a row, so they were completely lying. The guy that did it that time was the same guy that has done it every time and after a whole bunch of issues, he said to our face that they’ve never done it before, so we were very unhappy about that. PODS backed the guy and they said that they don’t make promises even though they made a promise. They always have made a promise. Maybe we were a special instance, but they said that they don’t do what they always do. We called the CEO and he went in over their heads and got it done. We shouldn’t have had to do that.
We used a large container that filled up a parking space. Their containers are all in good condition and what we had was a new one. The drivers were good overall, except the owner-operator, the local guy that dispatches, who was giving us the attitude that time. But he came around at the end and he was nice about it. But he was making claims that weren't true and making promises and then breaking them. It was a lot of work to get it done and it was dramatic because we had an event that weekend. We had to call the city of Savannah and get special permits at midnight the day before because they changed everything. It was inconvenient for a lot of people.
The owner-operator called and he said that he was going to do it for us that time. He sounded like he was being forced to do it. He could’ve just done it. We had to complain so much, but he was okay in the end though. Unfortunately, we're going to use them again because no one else does it. We called several other places, but they don’t move. They just drop off to store and they don’t pick up the things when they're full.
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