1-800-PACK-RAT® Reviews
Used PackRat for a long distance move from northern VA to NC. Because of closing schedules, we had a 3 week gap between loading in VA and unloading in NC, so the included 1 month of storage was perfect. Two containers delivered on time (at both ends). They were very large and easy to load. Be sure to pack the containers tight and use tie-downs to keep your things secure for travel. The drivers in both DC and NC were very friendly, and they were helpful in getting the containers optimally oriented in the driveway. We chose PackRat because of the large container size and relatively low cost vs. competitors. Would definitely use again.
Dismissive of the size of the load thereby allowing an overload situation by over 4000 lbs. This "oops" basically doubled the cost of the move and quadrupled the stress in the final 24 hrs to closing the sale of my home. Do not use PackRat if anywhere near a full load. A single 26 ft truck would have been my better option at half my final cost to a cross country move. According to the first driver that attempted the pickup, this is not unusual regardless what corporate may say.
This will be the third time we will have used Pack Rat for a move/storage and they have never let us down. The container arrived on time, and left on time. It is always a pleasure working with them. My only comment would be the container we received this last time was a little more rusted and warn than the other two.
The major problem with Pack Rat is they don't put enough stuff in writing for a long distance move. There is no Web site to watch progress. They give you a counselor whom you never hear from again. They bill you without notifying you what you are paying for....yes, they might have told me months ago, but it is hard to remember and the paperwork is not easy to put your hands on. I had an issue that was passed to a "Resolution Manager." He refused to talk to me. The he sent an email from his PackRat account and added Do Not Reply to the subject line. Two of my three containers were rusty. One had holes in it I covered with packing tape. All three had seams visible to the outside air. We didn't have any damage, so perhaps we got lucky. There is one highlight. They pickup and deliver on schedule. The local warehouses are prompt and courteous. They send out professionals who know their business.
