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1-800-PACK-RAT

Moving and storage service in Ashland, Virginia

Google rating

4.7

Ratings counted

531

Are 1 or 2 star

5.8%Around typical

The rating breakdown

31 of the 531 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for 1-800-PACK-RAT are one or two star.

Against other movers in Ashland

This company5.8%
Typical mover in Ashland5.8%

About the same as the middle of the 3 movers in Ashland we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
48591.3%
4 star
91.7%
3 star
61.1%
2 star
20.4%
1 star
295.5%

Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.

Against every mover we can rate
0–5%
7,614
5–10%
2,324
10–20%
1,521
20%+
538

The marker is 1-800-PACK-RAT at 5.8%. The typical mover among the 11,997 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.2%.

Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.

What the complaints say

Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for 1-800-PACK-RAT, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Damage to belongings5 · 17%
  • Items missing or never delivered4 · 14%
  • Late, delayed or a no-show4 · 14%
  • Price rose after the quote2 · 7%
  • Belongings withheld over payment2 · 7%
  • Crew conduct2 · 7%
  • Booked by one company, moved by another1 · 3%
  • Stopped responding1 · 3%

Counted across the 29 one and two star reviews we have read for 1-800-PACK-RAT. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.

In their own words

1-star Google reviewTonya S.2 years ago
Let me start by saying, I have never written a negative review before. I like to extend as much grace to people as I possibly can. With that said, this is the worst experience I have ever had with a company. It started out great. I talked to someone who gave me "great pricing" and the pod was delivered within 2 days. A week after it was delivered, they picked it up for another week and brought it back as I requested.
Reply from the business

Tonya, we deeply apologize for the issues you experienced during your move. Thank you for taking the time to speak with a member of our Resolution Team so that we could discuss the events that transpired during your move and compensation for the issues that occurred.

1-star Google reviewJoshua E.a year ago
I wish 0 stars was an option, because I've honestly never been treated more poorly by a company in my life. Of 3 pods we scheduled online 4 weeks ahead of time, only 1 arrived to the final destination on the scheduled day, with the other 2 arriving on later dates, which was extremely frustrating because this was not communicated to us (online system still showed as originally scheduled) and we had already hired movers to unload the pods on the scheduled delivery date.
Reply from the business

We're truly sorry to hear about your experience, Joshua. We appreciate you taking the time to provide detailed feedback as we are always working to improve. If you would like to speak with us further regarding the issues that occurred during your move, please provide your Order ID and a phone…

1-star Google reviewGoodman H.Edited 3 years ago
We were delivered a container that has a decent size hole in the floor, they taped over it, which made loading and unloading interesting to say the least. When we scheduled it to be picked up and taken to the new place it sat all day long. We called to find out that it could be up to 10pm before it was picked up. What a way to make the new neighbors like you, have a container delivered in the middle of the night. Now we have emptied it and scheduled for it to be picked up on Saturday.
Reply from the business

Goodman, we apologize for the issues you experienced during your move. If you would, please provide your order ID and contact information so that a member of our Resolution Team can look into this and reach out to you directly.

1-star Google reviewBarbara B.a month ago
I am extremely disappointed with my experience and the level of customer service I received from Pack Rat. Before booking, I specifically asked whether an 8-foot container would be large enough to accommodate the contents of my one-bedroom townhouse. The sales representative asked me to describe all of the furniture and belongings I planned to move, and after I provided a detailed list, she confidently assured me that an 8-foot container would be sufficient.
Reply from the business

Thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and frustration you encountered. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to addressing the issues you've raised with our team to improve our service.

1-star Google reviewKelley C.Edited a year ago
They did not deliver the pack rat on the confirmed date, no one called to communicate this, and when I called they kept claiming they “couldn’t get in touch with the facility.” I’ve had to reschedule movers twice (they don’t reimburse for any issues they create, also), and I’m still waiting 2 days later for our stuff even though they said it was “confirmed” to deliver. Horrible communication and business and they’re holding my stuff hostage.
Reply from the business

Kelley, we apologize for the delays and problems this has caused. We are working to resolve your issues and to get your units delivered as quickly as possible.

1-star Google reviewRob D.3 weeks ago
Called for a quote, because it’s 2026 and why wouldn’t I be able to just get a quote online. It took 30 minutes to get an obscene quote of $5000 (I went with a U-Haul truck for $900). But they immediately sold all my data to a data broker and since that phone call I’ve gotten 13 texts and 11 phone calls, all first thing in the morning.
Reply from the business

Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for any inconvenience you encountered during the quote process and any subsequent issues with unwanted communications. We take privacy concerns seriously and are committed to addressing them.

1-star Google reviewChris K.4 years ago
This company is atrocious. I went with them because drop off and delivery dates were available. They did not pick up my container. They marked my account as picked up. They charged me $2000 for the pickup and transportation costs, which is breach of contract, as it has not been transported anywhere. It has been five days and I’m still looking at my container. When you call, all they will do is “attempt to call the local delivery center”, but they literally do not respond to emails or pick up the phone.
Reply from the business

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Chris. We are truly sorry for the issues you experienced and the hardships this caused you. We appreciate you speaking with a team member to go over the problems you have encountered.

1-star Google reviewChristopher W.2 years ago
Order #7725173. Container was delivered on the correct date and picked up for storage without incident or delay on scheduled dates. I have paid those associated charges($520) . The problem is the scheduled re-delivery date(July 28th), was cancelled without my knowledge. It wasn’t delivered the next day either when I had hired movers to meet me. I called the customer service line when I discovered the re-delivery did not take place and was offered a delivery date of 7/31.
Reply from the business

Christopher, we are deeply sorry for the unexpected delays and delivery issues you experienced. We would like to speak with you to gain further insight into the situation. A team member has reached out. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

What satisfied customers point to

The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.

  • Professional and courteous170 · 36%
  • Turned up when they said64 · 14%
  • Kept in touch62 · 13%
  • Worked hard and fast53 · 11%
  • Careful with belongings8 · 2%

Counted across the 470 four and five star reviews we have read for 1-800-PACK-RAT. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewEmerson L.a year ago
Excellent Service - Highly Recommended! I recently had the pleasure of working with Shannon, who delivered a storage container to my residence. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. He arrived on time, was courteous, and handled everything with great professionalism. He made sure the container was placed exactly where I wanted it in my driveway, and it was clear he took great care in ensuring everything was done safely and efficiently.
Reply from the business

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our service and especially with Shannon. It's great to know that his professionalism and attention to detail made your experience smooth and stress-free. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future.

5-star Google reviewTracey S.2 years ago
Shannon kept me informed throughout the entire process. Not only did he verify my address the morning of, he also provided an approximate time and told me that he would call when he was within an hour out from my location. When maneuvering the truck, he was cautious and careful. Afterwards, he took time to address any questions or concerns that I had. Shannon is the most courteous and kind driver we've dealt with and we plan to use this company in the future.
Reply from the business

Hey Tracey, Thank you for the awesome feedback. We are happy to read that our team has been able to provide exceptional service for you. Please reach out to us with any additional questions or comments! See you soon!

5-star Google reviewMark C.a year ago
Wow! We were a little nervous about using a moving service, but let me tell you, PackRat/ZippyShell absolutely blew us away with their professional excellence! They didn't just meet our expectations; they soared past them. The day before our container drop-off, Dmarcus called with crystal-clear instructions that made us feel totally prepared and at ease. He was incredibly patient, answering every single question we threw at him – no matter how small.
Reply from the business

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our moving service! It's wonderful to know that our team, especially Dmarcus, was able to provide you with the excellent service we strive to deliver. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.

5-star Google reviewKade M.a year ago
I just recently completed a cross-country move with 1-800-Pack Rat and it went extremely well! I was a little nervous because of the distance, I moved from LA to Richmond, VA. To start, the Pack Rat team was very accommodating and fought to get me the very best price on my move, lower than any of the other competitors I reached out to. They also were very prompt with the container delivery and I even received a brand new 8ft container.
Reply from the business

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our cross-country moving service! It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your needs and provide a seamless delivery. We're also glad to hear that your items arrived safely and undamaged.

What Google’s own summary highlights

Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.

  • container placement89
  • pack rat52
  • polite staff39
  • easy process11
  • drop off9
  • courteous driver9
  • pod placement9
  • prompt arrival4
  • online ordering2
  • pick up process2

Where else this company appears

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