PODS Moving & Storage
Moving and storage service in Fulton, New York
Its address is in East Syracuse, New York. It appears here because Google returns it for Fulton.
Google rating
4.0
Ratings counted
309
Are 1 or 2 star
22.7%Well above typical
The rating breakdown
70 of the 309 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for PODS Moving & Storage are one or two star.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 213 | 68.9% | |
| 4 star | 19 | 6.1% | |
| 3 star | 7 | 2.3% | |
| 2 star | 13 | 4.2% | |
| 1 star | 57 | 18.4% |
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%.
- 0–5%
- 7,614
- 5–10%
- 2,324
- 10–20%
- 1,521
- 20%+
- 538
The marker is PODS Moving & Storage at 22.7%. 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 PODS Moving & Storage, counted by matching the words they used.
- Price rose after the quote9 · 15%
- Damage to belongings8 · 13%
- Late, delayed or a no-show5 · 8%
- Crew conduct5 · 8%
- Stopped responding4 · 7%
- Items missing or never delivered2 · 3%
- Belongings withheld over payment2 · 3%
- Claim or refund went nowhere2 · 3%
- Booked by one company, moved by another1 · 2%
Counted across the 61 one and two star reviews we have read for PODS Moving & Storage. 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
PODS Claim process is a joke. PODS driver damaged my driveway with the PODS truck. PODS won't process a simple claim under $500. If PODS damages your property just expect you will get the run around and rude claim reps that won't help. They don't answer when you call or return phone messages or emails. My favorite comment from the claims rep (Ashely Miller) was "I represent the office of the executives here at PODS and speak on their behalf.
We're disappointed to see this, Brian. We’ve provided your feedback to the appropriate team to utilize for growth purposes.
HELLO DOES ANYONE WORK AT THE SYRACUSE LOCATION??? PLEASE ANSWER YOU PHONE. Our pods delivery was cancelled from ice 3 days ago. Now we can’t get in touch with ANYONE AT THIS LOCATION to get our pods accessed to clear out (THANKS NOW WE HAVE TO RENT A UHAUL AND LOAD IT OURSELVES THEN DRIVE TO OUR NEW HOUSE AND UNLOAD IT AGAIN BECAUSE APPARENTLY YOU CANT DO YOUR JOB. DONT WORRY ME WITH A SPINAL SURGERY AND MY 70 YEAR OLD PARENTS WILL DO IT ALONE).
We appreciate you reaching out, Emily, and we're disappointed to read you've had this type of experience. We want to be able to have this looked into further so we can clear up any confusion and best assist moving forward. Please email [email removed] with your customer ID.
Move almost turned into a disaster since PODS has restrictions on where they operate and offer services but was able to make it work out in the end. Finally got my pod and when I opened it up it was infested with spiders. It took me a while to try and brush out the spiders, but could only do so much. Finally loaded my stuff and everything was going ok.
Jason, we're disappointed to read you've had this type of experience. We want to be able to have this looked into further. Please email [email removed] with your customer ID so we may best assist.
I used PODS for a long-distance move and, while the moving/storage service itself was generally acceptable, my experience with the post-delivery property damage claim process has been extremely disappointing. (The Leetsdale PA office was the local facility that handled the PA portions of my PODS move.) During delivery and pickup, damage occurred to my property, including lawn and driveway/asphalt edge damage.
We appreciate your feedback, Rebecca. Understanding your experience is important to us. We aim to address concerns regarding the claims process and communication gaps you've faced. Please send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details so we can assist you further.
I ordered pods for my move, they told me I could pack a four bedroom house after I got the pods told me oh it’s only for four bedrooms. After that they picked up the pot didn’t even use it because it was too small it was returned, they took $250 from me then they turned around and took $84 from me then $64 from me, then he went back into my account and stole $54 again today is Sunday, May 1 and they stole $192 We rented A U-Haul Which is due back on today my account is minus -$65 I have no money to pay for my…
Jackie, we're disappointed to read you've had this type of experience. We want to be able to have this looked into further. Please email [email removed] with your customer ID so we may best assist.
Note: this is the 1st review I have ever written for any company for any reason, so consider that before reading! Not at all a good experience, I would exhaust all other options before using PODS for your move. I ordered a single POD to move from one city to another 2 hours away. When I spoke to the customer service agent that took my order initially, she was told that my number one deciding criteria was flexibility in delivery date.
We appreciate you reaching out, Paul, and we're disappointed to read you've had this type of experience. We want to be able to have this looked into further so we can clear up any confusion and best assist moving forward. Please email [email removed] with your customer ID.
Better have your dates and times figured out well in advance because there's no opportunity for last minute changes with PODS. We were moving into our home June 29th so we scheduled for our POD to be dropped off that day. The night before I was emailed that the delivery window was 7-10am. Our closing was scheduled for 10am so I tried to call someone at PODS to change the time but could not get through.
Gloria, we strive to do better than this. Please email [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details so we can learn more about your experience and best assist.
PODS provided misleading information about our container delivery and later denied that those communications ever occurred. After pickup, they changed their story, claimed no delivery timeframe was promised, and stated that no additional phone calls existed—despite key details being communicated verbally. Important warning: If you call PODS, record your own calls. They will deny or “lose” call records and rewrite the narrative to protect themselves.
We appreciate your feedback, Jessica. It’s important to us to understand your experience better. Please send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details so we can investigate this matter thoroughly and work towards a resolution.
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 courteous62 · 38%
- Turned up when they said27 · 16%
- Worked hard and fast15 · 9%
- Kept in touch11 · 7%
- Careful with belongings8 · 5%
- Price matched the quote2 · 1%
Counted across the 164 four and five star reviews we have read for PODS Moving & Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Just completed a move to a new state. Called PODS to move all our remaining bulk items to our new home using a 16 ft container. The PODS drivers at both ends of our move were professional and carefully placed the container where we needed it to be. Each of the customer service agents I spoke with were knowledgable and courteous, making all the scheduling very easy.
We're dedicated to delivering exceptional service, and we're delighted to have met your expectations, Rick! We can't wait to serve you again in the future!
Super-efficient & cost effective. Easy to schedule and accommodating delivery/pick-up times. Great value!
Thanks for the nice review! We're grateful to have been able to serve you, jim!
The purpose of my family using a POD was to pack for a local move at our own pace. It allowed us to come home after work and start putting items in the pod (furniture, boxes, etc.) that was going to our new location. I found the whole process to be quite simple. I initially called the nearest company to reserve a pod and set up delivery. After that initial call, most of the communication was handled through email. The emails were very user friendly and kept me apprised of what I needed to know.
Thanks for the recognition, S.!
Could not recommend more! My husband and I moved across the country and went with pods to ship our belongings. Lynette was our driver and she was an absolute ROCKSTAR! She’s an expert driver who knows her stuff, but more than that she is an incredible person. Kind, empathetic with a positive can-do attitude. Chatting with her was a joy and she made what could have been an extremely stressful experience, seamless.
Thanks for the recognition, Alessandra!
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.
- courteous staff14
- container size10
- scheduling8
- polite driver8
- easy process6
- drop off5
- clear communication4
- reimbursement3
- informative staff2
- pod placement2
- long distance move2
What the company says about itself
Taken from PODS Moving & Storage’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.
- States how long it has tradedsays on their website
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Where else this company appears
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