U-Box at U-Haul is part of the U-Haul International company. The company has been in operation since 1945 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. It was founded by Leonard Shoen and Anna Mary Carty Shoen in Ridgefield, Washington. The service area for U-Box at U-Haul is vast, covering both U.S. and Canada extensively. The company is not just a part of U-Haul International, but they are also part of an extended network that serves do-it-yourself movers and their households in Vancouver, WA, providing an extensive range of services. The company offers self-storage units, moving truck and trailer rentals, packing supplies, trailer hitch and wiring installations, and propane refills among other services. Moreover, U-Box at U-Haul offers a unique service of storage containers that can be filled and stored by the company or delivered to the customer across the globe. What sets this company apart is its commitment to serving the specific needs of individual households, whether it's a military move or moving a college student into dorms. The history and growth of U-Box at U-Haul make it one of the most established players in the moving industry.
U-Box at U-Haul
About U-Box at U-Haul
Moving Services
- Self Storage Service
- Moving Labor Service
- International Moving Service
- Packing Supplies Service
- UBox Container Rental
- Trailer Hitch Installation Service
- College Moving Service
- Military Moving Service
- Propane Refill Service
- Temporary Storage Until Movein Day Service
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Summarized Review of U-Box at U-Haul
We've analyzed the customer reviews to provide a summarized snapshot. Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
1. Quality
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
U-Box at U-Haul receives mixed feedback with some customers praising its service and professionalism, while a significant number express dissatisfaction with the quality, efficiency, and customer service.
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“Went much better than I thought it would”
“experience was very negative”
“I give this place five stars”
2. Punctuality
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
U-Box at U-Haul generally struggles with timeliness, as evidenced by customer experiences of significant waits, though there are occasional instances where services are promptly provided.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“had to wait in line even with reservation”
“the movers arrived and the box wasn't ready”
“Waited 1 1/2 hrs at the spot "waiting to be approved"”
3. Affordability
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
U-Box at U-Haul garners mixed reviews with some customers praising its value for money and extreme affordability, while others criticize it for overpricing, unexpected charges, and higher than local rates for services, indicating inconsistency in financial satisfaction among users.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“shipping cost was reduced”
“no compensation or discount offered for the trouble”
“propane was much more expensive than local rates”
4. Communication
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
U-Box at U-Haul receives mixed feedback, with some customers praising the helpful staff and exceptional service, while many others report poor customer experiences, including terrible communication, difficulty reaching support, and insufficient information provided.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“staff is pretty helpful”
“communication was terrible”
“communication was poor, hung up rudely”
5. Stick to Prices
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
U-Box at U-Haul generally falls short, with customers frequently encountering unexpected charges and billing issues.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“shipping cost was reduced once in transit”
“claimed I didn't pay for the reservation.”
“the adapter cost unexpectedly doubled the rental price.”
6. Speed
Nationwide Average: 8.58/10
U-Box at U-Haul has a largely negative reception due to slow service, although there was a single instance where they completed a job much faster than expected.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“got it done much faster than expected”
“Horribly slow. ”
“soooo slow”
7. Friendliness
Nationwide Average: 8.91/10
U-Box at U-Haul generally receives positive feedback for the amiable and professional demeanor of their staff, though there are a few notable exceptions regarding rudeness and lack of customer service skills.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Ashley is doing a great job with her staff”
“staff was rude”
“the workers actually looked like they enjoyed their job”
8. Will Hire Again
Nationwide Average: 8.18/10
U-Box at U-Haul seems to have a largely negative reception with many customers stating they would not hire the service again, though there are notable exceptions where customers express satisfaction and willingness to return.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Went much better than I thought it would”
“will never be back”
“Hoping never to go through uhaul again”
9. Professionalism
Nationwide Average: 8.31/10
U-Box at U-Haul displays a polarized sentiment, with instances of high commendation for individual efforts and professionalism counterbalanced by numerous reports of unprofessional behavior and inadequate customer service.
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“Ashley and Justin are on top of things”
“overall negative experience implies unprofessionalism”
“zero customer service skills”
10. Conflict Handling
Nationwide Average: 4.07/10
U-Box at U-Haul overwhelmingly shows a reluctance to address and rectify customer complaints, despite a few instances of commendable resolution efforts.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no attempt to right the wrong of waiting”
“not willing to make this right”
“Long wait time to fix their problems”
Great Crew Members
Justin, Ashley | both have been praised for effectiveness and care |
Hugh | Hugh was patient, professional and in charge |
Kat | single-handedly forcing a change in opinion |
Kat, Philip | Kat was super sweet and knowledgeable, Philip was accommodating |
Matt | Matt volunteered to help on his day off |
How do we review a moving company?
Imagine the challenge of sifting through and reading every single review a moving company has ever received. Could you spot the fake reviews? Could you formulate a well-rounded analyses, or would you be left relying on a gut feeling?
Our rigorous evaluation process addresses this by meticulously vetting each moving company based on 11 crucial aspects of the moving experience:
- 1. Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
- 2. Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
- 3. Affordability
1 = extremely expensive, 10 = extremely affordable
- 4. Communication
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?
- 5. Stick to Prices
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
- 6. Speed
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!
- 7. Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
- 8. Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
- 9. Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
- 10. Conflict Handling
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.
- 11. Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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