PODS Moving & Storage Review
Looking to hire PODS Moving & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of PODS Moving & Storage, 33 other Elgin moving companies, and 562 moving companies in Illinois.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 3.15 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
PODS Moving & Storage has been in business for nearly 25 years, revolutionizing the moving and storage industry with its portable storage containers. Having a strong presence across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, it services 46 states and 6 provinces from over 245 Storage Center locations. Catering to both residential and business customers, they offer solutions for Elgin, IL moving services, providing both local and long-distance moves. Not limiting to moving, they also offer on-site and off-site storage options and packing and loading assistance. Not just that, they add the cherry on top with services like car shipping and moving supplies, making the moving process easier and more manageable. What sets them apart is their personalized service with flexible and adjustable scheduling, ensuring they're always there when you need them.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between PODS Moving & Storage & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 3.10 | ↓ -62.7% | 9 | 55 | 14.1% | |
| Punctuality | 3.16 | ↓ -60.4% | 9 | 37 | 19.6% | |
| Affordability | 2.55 | ↓ -66.3% | 1 | 14 | 6.7% | |
| Communication | 2.44 | ↓ -67.2% | 8 | 61 | 11.6% | |
| Stick to Prices | 1.34 | ↓ -77.5% | 0 | 22 | 0.0% | |
| Speed | 3.37 | ↓ -60.1% | 1 | 9 | 10.0% | |
| Friendliness | 5.85 | ↓ -33.0% | 8 | 7 | 53.3% | |
| Will Hire Again | 2.80 | ↓ -65.2% | 10 | 66 | 13.2% | |
| Professionalism | 4.11 | ↓ -49.7% | 3 | 11 | 21.4% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.62 | ↓ -60.1% | 2 | 34 | 5.6% | |
| Precision & Care | 4.30 | ↓ -45.8% | 2 | 8 | 20.0% |
Recent PODS Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 3.10/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 3.16/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 2.55/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 2.44/10
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?
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Stick to Prices - 1.34/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 3.37/10
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!
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Friendliness - 5.85/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 2.80/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 4.11/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 1.62/10
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.
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Precision & Care - 4.30/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by PODS Moving & Storage
- Local Moving
- Long-Distance Moving
- Storage Services
- Packing & Loading Assistance
- Moving Supplies
- Car Shipping
- Moving and storage supplies
- Packing and loading support
- Move In Services
- Order packing supplies online
Licenses
We do not currently have license data to display for PODS Moving & Storage
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of PODS Moving & Storage's customer reviews:
3 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 3 reviews
Average Cost
$1,157.00
based on 5 historical data points
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Contact PODS Moving & Storage
- 2794 Spectrum Dr, Elgin, IL, 60124
- (877) 770-7637
- https://www.pods.com/locations/united-states/illinois/chicago
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Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Illinois.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Illinois:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 562 companies that offer moving services in the Illinois area.
From these 562 companies, we analyzed a total of 122,337 reviews dating all the way back to August 2005.
We also reviewed a total of 129 state and federal moving licenses from these 562 companies and 1,825 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~122,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 394,199 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 59,813 Elgin moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Illinois moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
