PODS Moving & Storage
Moving and storage service in Romulus, Michigan
Google rating
4.2
Ratings counted
408
Are 1 or 2 star
18.4%Well above typical
The rating breakdown
75 of the 408 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 | 306 | 75.0% | |
| 4 star | 17 | 4.2% | |
| 3 star | 10 | 2.5% | |
| 2 star | 17 | 4.2% | |
| 1 star | 58 | 14.2% |
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 18.4%. 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.
- Late, delayed or a no-show2 · 20%
- Price rose after the quote1 · 10%
Counted across the 10 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
Horrible experience. The Romulus Transit Hub had a person not show up today which apparently empowered the logistics manager to decided that PODs would be taken out of the deliver system and delay the destination delivery. My POD was supposed to be picked up today 6/19 and arrive in Green Bay on 6/27. It is now scheduled for for pick up on Monday 6/23 and arrive in Green Bay on 6/30. It was completely loaded up yesterday with the expectation to have access to the items on 6/27.
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Look into the full breakdown for your quote before you sign up for PODS services BUYER BEWARE!!! THEY USE SHADY BUSINESS PRACTICES AND HAVE MANY “hidden fees” that are not disclosed in the quote. I will never use them again and recommend you take your business elsewhere too.
Thank you for your feedback, Joshua. We take your concerns seriously and would like to understand more about your experience with the quote process. Please send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details. Your insights will help us improve our services.
Unless you have endless flexibility in your life and your move, DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. We paid for their city service to move from Michigan to New York City. Well, on the evening of the day they were supposed to pick up our pod from our Michigan home (within the expected pickup window), they rescheduled it to the next day. The next day rolled around, they rescheduled the service window four times and finally said the pick up needed to be rescheduled again, and they bumped it by an entire WEEK.
We appreciate your feedback, Joanna. We take your experience seriously and would like to understand more about the issues you faced with scheduling. Please send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details so we can address your concerns.
We booked a POD for storage during staging while we were selling our house. We set a pick up date that was a few days before our listing photos. Delivery went smoothly but then the day before they were supposed to pick up the container, they rescheduled via email to a week later. The call center was very kind but they were unable to reschedule the pick up - all they could do was offer a $50 credit and try to reach out to the local office. This is completely unacceptable - I would give zero stars if I could.
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Edit: I emailed the address provided in the company’s reply below and still haven’t heard back. Clearly no real local customer service. I am having a horrible time with pods in southeastern Michigan. My pod was allegedly delivered to my home yesterday and today, with photo evidence, and yet, I still do not have a pod. Corporate doesn’t talk directly to local branches, and I cannot get in contact with local branches either. There is no realtime tracking of the pod so my pod could be in Narnia for all I know.
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I had the worst experience that financially cost me quite a bit of additional money due to me selling my home and only being advised only one 16ft POD was required. It just went from bad to worse. I really regret not using the usual. It took me 3 weeks of calling and an escalations team that ignored every aspect of the negative impact it had upon me. They stated for many different incidents that everything was handled properly. Worst experience I've ever had to deal with in my entire life.
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Not transparent on pricing and moving process to the warehouse instead of my direct address. My initial quote was not the same as what I paid. They didn’t ask for full address only zip to underprice and then they got the full moving address and added the price….! Good service but there are cheaper moving box companies out there.
Hi, Ruth. We’re disappointed to see this. We encourage you to send us an email at [email removed] with your customer ID and additional details so we may best assist.
Spent 5 hours on several phone call. They kept lying to me about the price quote. The quote generated online is fake; to proceed, you must confirm with telephone customer service, at which point you will receive a completely different quote.
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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 courteous7 · 41%
- Turned up when they said4 · 24%
- Worked hard and fast3 · 18%
- Kept in touch1 · 6%
Counted across the 17 four and five star reviews we have read for PODS Moving & Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Moving was super easy with Pods. I was able to pack my previous home without the clutter, and was able to unpack one box at a time. All the drivers were amazing. Harrison, the driver that picked up the pods, was super nice. He ensured that I was satisfied with the service. He arrived early and was super courteous. I highly recommend this for moving if you’re not hiring a moving company to pack and unpack your stuff.
Thanks for the recognition, Jennifer!
Harrison delivered our pod today. Did a fantastic job. Was quick and cautious of our landscaping. We requested to have the pod dropped close to the far right side of our driveway to give chance of using our garage and he was able to do just that with ease. Also didnt mind letting my excited 5 year old watch the whole process and even went through the instructions making sure we knew what to do. Very satisfied!
Thanks for the recognition, Renee!
We just had our first experience using PODS. Harrison was our delivery driver and dropped off our POD with zero issues, and even asked us exactly how we'd like it aligned in our driveway. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and took extra time to explain some great methods to help with packing and securing our belongings. Our experience so far has been excellent! We would use PODS again for future moving needs.
Your positive review means a lot to us, Benjamin! 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!
Harrison was amazing. Great service and nailed getting the pod in just the right space. I have been moving many pods interstate so the pricing is for everything. Pods allow you to be flexible. It allowed me to pack my house and firm of 20 years over two months. Which is really nice rather than having one mover come in all at once.
Thank you for this wonderful review! We put a lot of effort into ensuring every customer leaves satisfied, and we're so pleased to have met your expectations. Thanks again, Margaret!
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.
- pickup17
- ease of use13
- pod placement9
- courteous9
- clear explanations6
- cost effectiveness3
- humorous staff3
- driver communication3
- informative staff2
- on time2
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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