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, 44 other Providence moving companies, and 43 moving companies in Rhode Island.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 5.95 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 revolutionized the moving and storage industry in 1998 by pioneering the concept of portable storage containers. With nearly 25 years in business, they are industry leaders for long-distance moves, providing flexibility and control throughout the moving process. PODS offers multiple container sizes and a comprehensive moving experience, including built-in storage, adjustable scheduling, and contactless service. They also provide moving supplies, connections to trusted local labor providers, and car shipping services. Their operations are not just at a national level, but also cater to local requirements such as those of movers in Providence, RI. The company has over 3,000 associates across the U.S. and Canada and operates in 46 states and six provinces, with international services in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Our Research
- Analyzed 80 total reviews
- Reviewed 2 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 238 data points pertaining to the above
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 | 7.76 | ↓ -6.6% | 29 | 10 | 74.4% | |
| Punctuality | 7.97 | ↓ -0.1% | 13 | 3 | 81.3% | |
| Affordability | 4.54 | ↓ -40.0% | 5 | 9 | 35.7% | |
| Communication | 6.23 | ↓ -16.1% | 19 | 17 | 52.8% | |
| Stick to Prices | 3.13 | ↓ -47.5% | 3 | 12 | 20.0% | |
| Speed | 5.50 | ↓ -34.8% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | |
| Friendliness | 9.08 | ↑ 4.0% | 28 | 2 | 93.3% | |
| Will Hire Again | 7.06 | ↓ -12.3% | 30 | 15 | 66.7% | |
| Professionalism | 7.12 | ↓ -12.9% | 13 | 6 | 68.4% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.20 | ↓ -70.6% | 0 | 14 | 0.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 5.86 | ↓ -26.1% | 4 | 5 | 44.4% |
Recent PODS Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 7.76/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 7.97/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 4.54/10
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Communication - 6.23/10
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 - 3.13/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 5.50/10
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 - 9.08/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 7.06/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.12/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 1.20/10
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 - 5.86/10
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
- Storage On-Site
- Packing & Loading Assistance
- Moving Supplies
- Car Shipping
- Moving and Storage Supplies
- Packing and Loading Support
- Move In Services
Licenses
State & federal license information
Rhode Island Moving License
Status: Active (last checked: 6/24/22)Rhode Island Moving License Information
- License Number: 2525
- License Status: Active
- Date Issued: -
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of PODS Moving & Storage's customer reviews:
Average Cost
$857.00
based on 4 historical data points
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Contact PODS Moving & Storage
- 185 Compass Cir, North Kingstown, RI, 02852
- (877) 770-7637
- https://www.pods.com/locations/united-states/rhode-island/all-of-rhode-island
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How we ranked the top Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Rhode Island:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 43 companies that offer moving services in the Rhode Island area.
From these 43 companies, we analyzed a total of 8,836 reviews dating all the way back to February 2007.
We also reviewed a total of 5 state and federal moving licenses from these 43 companies and 162 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~8,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 23,005 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 3,545 Providence 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 Rhode Island 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?
