1-800-PACK-RAT® Reviews
We were on a very tight schedule and had let them know in advance. They gave us a time of between 11:00 am - 12 noon for arrival. I had scheduled the helpers to arrive at 1:00. We called at 1:00 and tey said they had a flat and had to go to another twon to pick up a truck bu would be there at 2:00. They didn't show up until 5:30. We had to cancel the helpers and reschedule them for two days later, which put us behind our schedule. They should have called in advance to let us know there was a problem. Very upsetting.
Pick-up & delivery of the container was right on time. Calling into speak with customer service was very frustrating on a couple of occasions...the service rep would start quoting & explaining charges that didn't apply to my move. Had they actually read or looked at my account before diving down the rabbit hole...much time would have been saved!
Overall it was an okay experience, But after scheduling my container in advance, it never showed up and they told me it was never scheduled. That was extremely stressful, given that the closing of my sold home was happening only 2 days later. Thankfully they were able to resolve the issue. When it arrived at our new home, it looked like it had been shaken a lot, and there was some damage, despite strapping things down prett well, but I expected that with such a long distance move. Customer service was very helpful, and I might use them again because it's a little more cost effective than similar options.
The Pack Rat people have been nothing but true professionals from start to finish (almost). When we needed an extra container there was no problem, 3rd container. We were just a little short, but was sent the 18 foot container for the same price of a smaller unit (just to be safe). Getting access to our first container was great, the guys at the warehouse were wonderful, had our container out and ready for us when we got there.
Overall, PackRat was super helpful with our move. We filled two containers, one with newer side swinging doors and another with an older overhead roller door. If you get the overhead roller door, be careful not to fill so full that things move and block the door opening area. That happened to us, but the manager in charge came out to help us get it "unstuck" -- he climbed in through a 1 1/2 foot space at the bottom and got everything moved!
The unit is very well built and clean. Herschel, the driver, called first thing in the morning to give me an estimate of deliver time. He called again when he was an hour away. Herschel was very friendly, professional and helpful. He answered all my questions and made sure the unit was exactly were I wanted he. Thank you Herschel!!
The drivers were all great on both ends. However they were a day late picking up our containers due to a truck breaking down. We planned to wait until they were picked up to make sure they were not overweight and thus got delayed in leaving. We did not want to drive to Texas from Ohio and find out we needed to come back and unload if they were overweight limit so we had to stick around. They did still make it to our new home on time.
Pack Rat was awesome. We needed to store all our stuff between leaving our rented apartment and closing on a condo. We got a 16x8x8 pod for our 2 bedroom apt and fit everything in with room to spare. The pod drop off and pick up went smoothly every time with a phone call before arrival and I didn't even have to be there for pick up which was very convenient. Everyone I dealt with on the phone or in person was so kind and helpful I would definitely recommend Pack Rat for any pod/storage needs.
The drivers that placed and picked up the containers were great. The only issue I had was time! When you call the center to set up the time, they will ask you are your drop off times during the DAY flexible? Don't say yes!, my unit was not dropped off until 10p. The call centers response was "you did say anytime". So be specific!