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Zippy Shell vs PODS

PODS VS. TRADITIONAL MOVING COMPANIES

When you look at us side by side against traditional movers, we offer a combination of flexibility, control, and value they just can’t touch.
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Allied, 2 Men and a Truck and United Don’t Stack Up

PODS vs traditional moving companies

Your life gets turned upside down during a move. That’s why for most people, maintaining a sense of control is key. But that’s not easy when a group of professional movers sweeps into your home and begins packing and loading your belongings with all the tactical efficiency of a S.W.A.T. team. 

Add in their rigid scheduling and inflexible processes of most professional movers, and people can often feel like they’re working for the movers, instead of the other way around. 

With PODS, you’re in control, with things like super-easy scheduling in case your situation changes and built-in storage options if you need them. We can also refer you to local packing and loading professionals, whether you want help loading just the heavy stuff or need assistance packing up everything in your house.
 

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR IF YOU’RE LOOKING AT MOVING COMPANIES 

MUCH HIGHER RISK OF DAMAGE AND LOSS

Traditional movers like Allied, North American and Mayflower often load and unload your stuff multiple times. As a result, they have 10X THE NUMBER OF DAMAGE CLAIMS as we do. They also often mix your stuff with other people’s in order to fill an entire truck, increasing risk of loss. With PODS, you only load and unload your stuff once, minimizing the risk for damage. And since you get your own container, your stuff never gets mixed with anyone else’s. 
 

RIGID TIMELINES AND TIGHT DEADLINES

With PODS, you can take all the time you need to load and unload your container. With traditional, full-service moving companies like Two Men and a Truck and Atlas, your stuff needs to be packed and ready according to their schedule. 
 
PODS Secure storage facilities

Storage can be a hassle

Unlike PODS, your typical moving company isn’t built for moves that require storage. You can incur unexpected fees and be denied access your stuff when it’s in a storage facility. At PODS, we can store your sturdy, steel-framed container at one of our 230 Storage Centres while you’re between homes, and you‘ll always have easy access to your stuff with a simple phone call.  And because your locked container is kept in a Storage Centre that’s closed to the public and locked down overnight, you can feel double secure knowing your container is, too. If you store with a traditional mover, you may not have access at all. 

How PODS Works

Packing and loading assistance

Get It & Load It

We deliver your container -- and there's no need to meet the driver, as PODS is a contactless service. Load your container on your schedule, right in your driveway. If you want help, we can connect you with local packing and loading companies.

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Keep it

At-home storage gives you the flexibility you need, whether you want easy storage just steps away, or you want to take your time packing and loading.

PODS Storage

Store it

If you need temporary storage, we'll pick up your loaded container and bring it to a local PODS Storage Centre, where it will be safe, secure, and easily accessible until you need it again.

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Move it

We've got this, so you don't have to. We'll deliver your container to your new home, whether you're moving across town or across the country.* If you need to ship your car, we can connect you with one of our preferred car shipping providers who will arrange professional services in your area.

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MOVING AND STORAGE THE WAY YOU NEED IT DONE 

Self Moving with Full Service Options

Need help lifting and loading those heavy items? We can refer you to qualified packing and loading professionals.

Support from experts who care

Our Customer Service team is here when you need us. We're available from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. every weekday so we can be with you through every step of your move.
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Huge nationwide network

We go where you’re going. See all of our moving and storage facility locations.
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