Simplified Storage Review
Looking to hire Simplified Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Simplified Storage, 25 other Brainerd moving companies, and 300 moving companies in Minnesota.
Simplified Storage has an overall score of 8.52 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Fabulous score and places it in the top 76.69% of all movers in Minnesota and the top 75.19% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 229 movers in Minnesota.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 8.52 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Quality
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Simplified Storage is a moving company based in the Brainerd Lakes Area, offering portable storage and moving services using high-quality shipping containers, also known as pods. These containers provide an extremely secure and weatherproof storage solution, featuring all-steel construction, high locking gear, secure lock boxes, and multiple vents for airflow. The company offers a range of container options, including 20-foot standard and double door sizes. Simplified Storage is committed to outstanding customer service and provides tailored moving and storage solutions for residential, construction, and commercial needs. Their portable storage rental service area covers numerous locations in Minnesota, including Nisswa, Brainerd, Baxter, and more.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Simplified 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 | 9.05 | ↑ 9.0% | 20 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Punctuality | 8.62 | ↑ 8.0% | 6 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Affordability | 7.78 | ↑ 2.7% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Communication | 9.01 | ↑ 21.2% | 12 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Speed | 8.29 | ↓ -1.8% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Friendliness | 9.05 | ↑ 3.6% | 10 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 8.99 | ↑ 11.7% | 21 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Professionalism | 8.61 | ↑ 5.4% | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 8.05 | ↑ 1.6% | 3 | 0 | 100.0% |
Recent Simplified Storage Reviews
Quality - 9.05/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 8.62/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 7.78/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 9.01/10
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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Speed - 8.29/10
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 - 9.05/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 8.99/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 8.61/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Precision & Care - 8.05/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Simplified Storage
- Portable Storage
- Moving and storage solution
- Residential storage
- Construction storage
- Commercial storage
- Cheap storage rental
- Local storage rental
- Long-distance storage rental
- Cross-country storage rental
- Storage for small items
Licenses
State & federal license information
Minnesota Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 4/29/25)Minnesota Moving License Information
- License Number: 382981
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: 7/18/19
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Not Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 1/10/25)- USDOT: 3155694
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
1
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
1
Registered Drivers
1/05/20
Most Recent USDOT Update
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Annual Interstate Miles
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Contact Simplified Storage
- Brainerd, MN, 56401
- (218) 833-2242
- https://simplifiedstoragemn.com/
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How we ranked the top Minnesota movers
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 Minnesota.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Minnesota:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 300 companies that offer moving services in the Minnesota area.
From these 300 companies, we analyzed a total of 34,932 reviews dating all the way back to August 2008.
We also reviewed a total of 125 state and federal moving licenses from these 300 companies and 930 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~34,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 90,616 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 14,753 Brainerd 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 Minnesota 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?
