Save your time and money with PODS Moving & Storage, a hybrid solution that offers you flexibility and control over your move. Whether you're moving locally or long-distance, PODS offers multiple solutions to get you moved without all the stress and anxiety while keeping your relocation budget-friendly. PODS has locations across the United States including several in the Bay Area. If you're looking for Salinas, CA movers, it provides the same high standards and quality services with solutions to accommodate residential and commercial customers. If you need some extra help, the PODS personal moving and storage team can recommend trusted local packing and loading crews that are reliable and backed by strong reputations.
PODS Moving & Storage
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The Great Guys Moving Rating Index (GGMRI) is an impartial score of the best movers in a city.About PODS Moving & Storage
Additional Cities Served: Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Watsonville, Seaside, Monterey, Marina, GreenfieldShow More >
Moving Services
- Local Moving
- Long-Distance Moving
- Storage Services
- Packing & Loading Assistance
- Moving Supplies
- Car Shipping
- Commercial Moving
- Storage On-Site
- Contents Protection
- Moving and Storage Supplies
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Customer Reviews of PODS Moving & Storage
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of PODS Moving & Storage in Salinas, CA using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for PODS Moving & Storage based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
6.94/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“fabulous overall experience”
“More expensive but good balance between cost and convenience”
“great experience all around”
“service was not satisfactory”
2. Punctuality
5.56/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“shipping was delayed”
“delivery was timely”
“drivers were always timely”
“delivered 3 days late”
3. Affordability
5.53/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Expensive but easier than alternatives”
“price was more affordable than expected”
“good model for moving stuff affordably”
“not affordable due to hidden charges”
4. Communication
5.06/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“communication was poor”
“Company's communication was excellent”
“Great customer service”
“didn't explain charges well”
5. Stick to Prices
4.23/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“hidden charges suggest price was not as quoted”
“no hidden costs, no additional fees”
“get an initial quote and changing the POD was not a problem”
“Cancelled and messed up the account”
6. Speed
6.55/10
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“delivered 3 days late”
“were on our way in no time”
“quick and easy process”
“had to move to alternate storage then to PODs”
7. Friendliness
7.96/10
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“professional, friendly drivers/operators”
“drivers are very rude”
“interactions with the drivers were positive”
“Friendly and communicative staff”
8. Will Hire Again
5.67/10
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would definitely hire PODs again”
“highly recommend and would use again”
“would definitely hire again”
“would not hire again due to experience”
9. Professionalism
6.43/10
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“drivers/operators were professional”
“crew was rude and unprofessional”
“Drivers and phone reps displayed professionalism”
“Pods did not provide promised help”
10. Conflict Handling
1.7/10
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“company didn't provide compensation as promised”
“did not provide help after promising to do so”
“offered me a $25 discount for the inconvenience”
“Lost moving date and account was cancelled”
11. Precision & Care
5.84/10
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“driver damaged my driveway”
“our stuff arrived intact”
“None of my things were damaged”
“items transferred wonderfully with very little disruption”
Great Crew Members
| Hector | made the process super easy and was super helpful |
| Jose, Hector | truly excellent service and made move seamless |
| Hector | extremely helpful in Castroville, CA |
| Kevin Thompson | Kevin's incredible customer service turned the experience around |
| Hector | directed me to my POD, was extremely kind and welcoming |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
Dependable Rankings You Can Count On!
Our rankings are data-driven — movers cannot purchase a spot on our list. Here's why you can have confidence in our recommendations:
- No Paid Placements: Every company earns its spot through merit, not payment.
- Extensive Analysis: Evaluated over 24,000 movers across the country for our rankings.
Contact PODS Moving & Storage
10800 Ocean Mist Pkwy B, Castroville, CA, 95012
(877) 770-7637
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