PODS Moving & Storage
Moving and storage service in Lanham, Maryland
Its address is in Hyattsville, Maryland. It appears here because Google returns it for Lanham.
Google rating
3.8
Ratings counted
434
Are 1 or 2 star
27.0%Well above typical
The rating breakdown
117 of the 434 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 | 260 | 59.9% | |
| 4 star | 35 | 8.1% | |
| 3 star | 22 | 5.1% | |
| 2 star | 21 | 4.8% | |
| 1 star | 96 | 22.1% |
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 27.0%. 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.
- Damage to belongings20 · 21%
- Late, delayed or a no-show15 · 16%
- Items missing or never delivered9 · 9%
- Crew conduct8 · 8%
- Price rose after the quote3 · 3%
- Stopped responding2 · 2%
- Belongings withheld over payment1 · 1%
- Claim or refund went nowhere1 · 1%
Counted across the 96 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
If I could give them zero stars I would. I scheduled a moving container that never showed up. I contacted the company several times and was told that the storage container was on the way, but it was never delivered. The call center then told me they couldn't get a hold of the storage facility or manager, despite calling and emailing them.
Hey, Emily! We can understand your frustrations. We'd be happy to look into this for you. Could you please email us at [email removed] with your customer ID?
Items stored in the PODS (container #118602BX) in front of my house for about 8 weeks were damaged due to water entering the unit. The product failed because the damage occured at the back, right concern of this new container. Several boxes containing coats, household furnishings (recently discovered: intangible keepsakes (my middle, high school & college yearbooks), pictures and books) were damaged and/or destroyed due to water, mildew & mold.
Hello, Lois. We'd like to connect with you to learn more and address your concerns right away. Can you please email [email removed] with your customer ID?
Anthony from Hyattsville did an excellent job for us. He is very skilled at his work. I need to update my review. While I stand by my review of Anthony and was having a good experience with PODS, that changed when i schedule the final pickup for my storage unit. When i request a final pickup for my storage unit I was informed I needed to provide more money for that. I pointed out that the quote i received from PODS already included that pickup charge.
Your positive review means a lot to us, Patricia! We aim to provide top-notch service, and we're happy to know we achieved that with you. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future!
I would not recommend PODS hyattsville to anybody! I moved from Florida to MD and the Florida facility notified me when some one was dropping off the pod as well as pick up. My estimated drop off was scheduled for today between the hours of 8pm-11pm. John arrived at my door at 4pm without notifying me he was on his way. Since my POD was scheduled for a later time, I ran up the street to get a coat due to the recent snow storm. I even made arrangements to have my car moved at 6pm.
Thank you for your feedback. We value your experience and would like to understand more about the situation you encountered. Your concerns are important to us, and we want to ensure we address them appropriately.
The best thing about my PODS experience was when we picked up our items and knew we'd never have to deal with PODS again. AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS!!! We received a damaged container (roof damage noted after we packed) and the only option provided was for us to repack into a new container. After 5+ calls to customer service it was not resolved and we just crossed our fingers and hoped our stuff wouldn't be too damaged. Then the driver refused to deliver the PODS to our new house and the option was a $549 delivery.
We certainly don’t like to see this, Michelle. If you’d like to chat, please email [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details.
Absolutely terrible service. I needed to be present during delivery of the pod to make sure it was in the right spot for my row house driveway. We had an email confirming an 8:45-11:45 delivery. When the storage pod never arrived I called their customer service and the automated system told me the delivery time was 1:00-4:00. I waited to speak with a customer service agent which is located in Florida, that's relevant later.
Hi, Ryan. We're disappointed to see this. We would like the opportunity to look into this further. Please send us an email to [email removed] with your customer ID and any additional details so we may best assist.
AVIOD PODS.AVIOD PODS AVIOD. This company is a joke,I can't believe there still in business. The customer service is the worst.And that facility manager Victor in hyattsville is a complete idiot,who should be fired for dropping pod off at someone else's house and refusing to pick it up the same day 1 hour after dropping it leaving it for day and night blocking driveway of owners.total disregard of respect.There is no management in the entire eastern region either.after failing to drop off on dates 3 weeks in a…
We appreciate your feedback, Johnny. It's important for us to understand the specifics of your experience. Please send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details so we can address your concerns directly and improve our service.
If I could leave 0 stars I would. Everything was smooth sailing to order the PODS and deliver it to our house to fill. Once they picked it up, I waited a few days to call and make sure the PODS had arrived at the storage facility near our drop off zip code. I was assured the PODS had made it to the new storage facility. When it came time to schedule the delivery to our new address, we were informed that the PODS were actually at the initial storage facility over 1,000 miles away.
Hi, Francesca! We’re disappointed to see this. We encourage you to send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID so we may best assist.
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 courteous70 · 38%
- Turned up when they said21 · 12%
- Worked hard and fast16 · 9%
- Kept in touch12 · 7%
- Careful with belongings8 · 4%
- Price matched the quote1 · <1%
Counted across the 182 four and five star reviews we have read for PODS Moving & Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
PODS container service was excellent, though there was some confusion over billing. The PODS recommended Pack & Load Service crew in Brooklyn, NY was not satisfactory. They did not use supplies we had on hand and charged us for others. And they broke three of the four legs on a bedroom dresser. Th Pack & Load Service crew who unloaded the container in Montgomery County, MD were wonderful.
We're dedicated to delivering exceptional service, and we're delighted to have met your expectations, Dennis! We can't wait to serve you again in the future!
5 stars because Riley was great with communicating outside the standard automated emails and when I had questions, he was able to answer and make sure everything went smoothly. The customer service line was not so great as in the middle of a conversation, the agent ended the call. When I reconnect, interestingly the same rep was on the chat but we will can issues as the person was trying to over charge me.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, Christopher. It'll be shared with the appropriate teams to evaluate as we continue to improve the customer experience.
I just received my POD delivery and from the beginning the customer service team has been excellent. They were very knowledgeable, no high pressure sales tactics, exercise patience while I ponder the idea of moving items from a traditional storage facility to one offsite (pick up and store). The driver, Mr. Anthony Diggs, was prompt, helpful and offered great advise on positioning the unit best suited for my use.
Hi, Diana! Thanks for the awesome review! We work hard to meet expectations such as yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon.
Pretty alright, if you get the right agents. The units themselves were fine, did the job and served the purpose. Was glad to remove them fr the front lawn. Pricing was good value and stayed stable.
Hi, there! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. It'll be shared with the appropriate teams to evaluate as we continue to improve the customer experience.
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.
- professional driver48
- driveway navigation25
- pickup23
- container placement17
- kind staff10
- packing tips4
- quote accuracy3
- cross country move3
- fast loading2
- courteous driver2
- ordering process2
- flexible scheduling2
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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“R. Stored Aug. 2024 As we traveled for over 2 years we put our possessions in a PODS contai”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- Advertises 24/7 availabilitysays on their website
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“…in perfectly when on-site and offers 24/7 access to extra inventory, furniture or”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
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