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SpareBox Storage

Self-storage facility in Amarillo, Texas

Google rating

4.6

Ratings counted

374

Are 1 or 2 star

8.6%Above typical

The rating breakdown

32 of the 374 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for SpareBox Storage are one or two star.

Against other listings in Amarillo

This company8.6%
Typical listing in Amarillo5.7%

2.8 percentage points higher than the middle of the 15 listings in Amarillo we can publish a rate for.

Google’s published star breakdown

Distribution of star ratings as published by Google
RatingDistributionCountShare
5 star
30681.8%
4 star
267.0%
3 star
102.7%
2 star
61.6%
1 star
267.0%

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%
7,048
5–10%
1,993
10–20%
1,265
20%+
454

The marker is SpareBox Storage at 8.6%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.

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 SpareBox Storage, counted by matching the words they used.

  • Items missing or never delivered3 · 12%
  • Damage to belongings2 · 8%
  • Crew conduct2 · 8%
  • Price rose after the quote1 · 4%

Counted across the 25 one and two star reviews we have read for SpareBox 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

1-star Google reviewJosh P.2 months ago
Way overcharged me because I went inside and talked to a person instead of going online was charged almost triple. I never want stepped foot into the storage building that I rented on a Friday evening found out Monday morning that my job was not moving me so I went and talked to them in person on Tuesday. I was informed that there would be a $25 processing fee which I agreed to, but that I would get a refund and that they would call me later that afternoon with the details after never hearing from them for a…
Reply from the business

Thank you, Josh, for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your experience and the issues you faced with the charges and refund process. Please reach out to our call center at [phone removed] so we can try our best to resolve this issue in whichever way we can.

1-star Google reviewKevin J.3 years ago
I got an email while I am overseas for work that said they would not renew lease and I have 24 hours to move everything or it will be sold. Now I’m scrambling to find a moving company to store at a relitives garage. Customer service is not helpful. They said they can’t help and manager just said good luck and hung up on me. This in unethical never had this many issues before this lously company took over. The reason for non renewal is condition of belongings in unit and vehicle has a flat tire.
Reply from the business

Kevin Jeffrey, I am sorry you have not enjoyed our service and facilities. We at SpareBox Storage strive to provide the best experience for our customers, but it's clear we missed the mark.

2-star Google reviewBig K.5 years ago
Didn’t have any issues with them before they got bought out. I’m an otr truck driver so it has been a nice secure place to park my vehicle when I’m gone. All has changed since the switch over my vehicle has been broken into twice which makes me wonder if it was someone inside a staff or another tenant or it’s not as secure as before and easy access for a thug to break in. At least they informed me about the break in. Sounds like they need to update their security system as no cameras in the area where my units at
1-star Google reviewRuben A.4 years ago
Never use this people for storage, they're an out of town company that when you have a problem you have to through their rude answering service, if they don't feel like messing with you, they'll just hang up on you, cause you'll never get the same person to answer. Also.... I haven't been with them a full year and already going through the second price increase. Never again!!!!!
Reply from the business

Ruben, We're sorry to hear your experience with us was less than ideal! This is not in line with our level of customer service, and we want to make it right. It is standard for rates to increase with the demand of the market, and we are constantly striving to offer competitive prices.

1-star Google reviewBartholomew U.5 years ago
Have been renting here since before Sparebox bought the place out. Recently, they changed the locks on all of my units - When I called, the polite and professional customer service agents explained that there have been no problems with my bill payments, so they couldn't explain the lock change. One of my units was relocked with a combination lock, so they were able to text me the combination. However, the others were locked with keyed locks, so they needed to get a "remote manager" to call me back.
Reply from the business

Hi Bartholomew, This is not the level of service we strive to provide our customers, and for that we are truly sorry for your negative experience. We'd be happy to reach out to help you in any way we can.

1-star Google reviewSarah L.a year ago
If I could give less that 1 I would. We paid for a 10x10 but it was 10x7.5. Walked in to this rectangular room that you can touch the walls when strectching your arms. Measured it with a measuring tape and all the customer service agent would only say "I see in my system you have a 10x10." I told the agent that we measured and if it was 10x10 it would be square and not a rectangle. The agent put us on hold 6 times and came back to say the exact same thing.
Reply from the business

Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the unit size and the service you received. Please reach out to our call center at [phone removed], and we will try our best to resolve this issue in whichever way we can.

1-star Google reviewLuisa P.5 years ago
Do not store your items here. I got a storage unit here before they changed to Sparebox. I got a climate controlled unit for my items, THAT ARE NOW WARPED. Came to find out the elevator isn’t working and the AC unit underneath the stairs isn’t working either, yet, they aren’t sure WHY there’s an AC unit there. I have 7 month old and some heavy furniture I needed to store on a hot day.
1-star Google reviewRobin J.Edited 6 months ago
KC was AWFUL!!!!!! She wouldn't listen to anything we had to say. I asked OVER & OVER WHO cut my lock off!!!!! It had to be the Storage Place. Nothing was taken. I asked her to look at the camera footage to see who cut it off but she refused to help me. The put their lock on it to "protect" my stuff but MY lock should have NEVER been messed with!!!!!!!!!!!! I put a $12 Lock on there and it's just nothing for them to trash it!!!!! They don't lose anything!! It's not their money!!!!! NEVER NEVER NEVER AGAIN!!!!!
Reply from the business

Thank you, Robin, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that KC made your experience quick and easy with clear explanations. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again at SpareBox Storage!

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 courteous72 · 27%
  • Worked hard and fast39 · 14%
  • Kept in touch5 · 2%
  • Turned up when they said2 · <1%

Counted across the 271 four and five star reviews we have read for SpareBox Storage. A review can mention more than one thing.

In their own words

5-star Google reviewKirk P.Edited a year ago
Chelsie was very helpful and straight to the point answering my questions. She was able to provide me the information I needed quick and was able to help me move to a new unit that had what I needed. She also was pleasant to talk too and was incredibly polite when she heard my child in the background and patient with me dealing with an upset child. Hats off to her! 👏
Reply from the business

Kirk, thanks for giving Shanice a shoutout! Thank you for your patience with our kiosk, and I am glad to hear she was able to provide the support you needed. - Jenna from SpareBox Storage

5-star Google reviewHeather P.3 years ago
Sonia was great! Sparebox is usually really easy to navigate, but their system is having a problem registering new accounts online so that you can pay online. Customer service was very easy to reach, Sonia was great! She was very nice & extremely helpful. She helped me set up automated payments, waived the $8 fee since I was unable to pay online. And she offered to send me a text later today if their systems reset. Thank you Sonia!
Reply from the business

Heather, thanks for giving Sonia a shoutout! Glad to hear she was able to provide the support you needed while navigating a technical difficulty. Please reach back out if you have any further questions. - Jenna from SpareBox Storage

5-star Google reviewAndrea G.a year ago
Miguel was fabulous in helping me promptly and efficiently. Greatly appreciated.
Reply from the business

Thank you, Andrea, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Miguel provided you with prompt and efficient service. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're glad to have been able to assist you.

5-star Google reviewMiChelle J.3 years ago
Vanessa was the agent I spoke with on my last day at Spare Box. She was very professional and also helpful. She looked up my storage unit number for me because I had forgotten it. So many agents at places we deal with now days are so rude and not helpful at all you feel like throwing your phone across the room when the call is finished! No her. She was very polite, helpful and kind. I noticed all of the people I have had dealings with at Spare Box to be of the same mind set.
Reply from the business

MiChelle, thank you for sharing your positive experience with our company! Glad to hear Vanessa was able to make your move out process smooth and pleasant. Hope you consider us for any of your future storage needs. - Jenna from SpareBox Storage

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.

  • polite staff21
  • helpfulness12
  • fee6
  • clear explanations4
  • storage unit rental4
  • kiosk3
  • covered spots2
  • automated payments2
  • phone support2
  • informative staff2

What the company says about itself

Taken from SpareBox 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.

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Before you hire SpareBox Storage

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