Collegeboxes, a division of U-Haul, was founded in 1999 at Duke University by students and has since served thousands of students nationwide with their moving requirements. The company specializes in full-service storage and shipping catering specifically to the needs of students and schools. Their services include in-room pickup and delivery for students needing items shipped or stored. Along with reducing campus congestion on move-in day and decreasing mailroom shipments, they also focus on sustainability, using reusable moving boxes and making efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. Collegeboxes' mission is to provide a seamless moving experience for students, amidst a bevy of trusted Washington DC, DC relocation experts.
Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Capitol Hill
About Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Capitol Hill
Moving Services
- College Moving
- Student Shipping
- Full-service Storage
- In-room pickup and delivery
- Move-in Assistance
- Move-out Assistance
- Reusable Moving Boxes Service
- Sustainability-moving Services
- Reduced CO2 Emissions Service
- Back-to-School Shipment Service
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Customer Reviews of Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Capitol Hill
We analyzed and organized the customer reviews of Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Capitol Hill in Washington DC, DC using our proven 11-point rating system. Our rigorous evaluation process ranks each customer review for Collegeboxes at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Capitol Hill based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience. Here is what customers had to say about their moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“unprofessional rude staff”
“I would give them a zero if I could!”
“they picked up right away and provided a truck expediently”
“I will never return to this location”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“provided a truck on short notice within 2.5 hours”
“changed my pick-up time and had to wait 1.5 hours”
“didn't start on time”
“We were sent on a wild goose chase.”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“I paid 3x the price for another truck”
“booked at usual rates despite last minute”
“Billed $205 instead of advertised $19.95/day.”
“they charge me one-way rates for my in-town move.”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“nonexistent management to discuss problems”
“they were rudely unhelpful and put me on hold”
“lack of customer service”
“no response from the staff despite multiple attempts”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“they lied about the gas tank level”
“they will absolutely try to stick you with some nonsense damage”
“system down and couldn't process payment”
“was told about unexpected $100 charge at the end”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Made moving incredibly time-consuming.”
“workers move slow as hell”
“Not very efficient for customers.”
“speedy service”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“rude staff”
“I've been treated so rudely”
“staff did not take things seriously”
“all staff were friendly”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“would not hire again due to rudeness and unprofessionalism”
“would rather walk than use this service again”
“recommend not using this location”
“would not trust the facility again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“staff conducted themselves poorly”
“refused to answer questions and not attentive”
“staff was irresponsible and negligent”
“crew allowed unclean and unsafe conditions”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“dismissed any chance to resolve a problem”
“refused to address the rodent issue”
“insurer is quibbling over the claim.”
“they didn't attempt to resolve the issue”
11. Precision & Care
Nationwide Average: 8.01/10
Recent Reviews Mention...
“silicate dust covered and damaged my items.”
“things had dangerous mice excrement and pee”
“cockroaches all over and inside my boxes”
“got a stain on my couch”
Great Crew Members
Chris, Robyn, Tiffany | helped with boxes, were very nice and friendly. |
Vincent | Vincent upgraded me for free and worked around my schedule |
Pat C. | Pat's exceptional management reflected well on the staff |
Patrice | Patrice runs a clean operation and is results oriented |
Tiffany | Tiffany was wonderful and gracious |
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?

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