PODS City Service

PODS city moving and storage

With or without a driveway, PODS has options for your moving and storage needs.
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How PODS works without a driveway: City Service

PODS City Service

We come to you

PODS brings your sturdy, steel-framed portable container on a truck to your location.  The container stays on the truck, so no driveway is needed.

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You load/unload the container

A hydraulic lift, operated by our driver, allows for convenient ramp-free loading. It carries you, your helpers, and your belongings to and from your container.
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We stay with your things while you load/unload

Our drivers stay with your container as you load and unload it. If you want help loading and unloading your container, we can refer you to local packing and loading professionals. 
 
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We worry about the driving

No need to drive a huge rental truck through busy city streets. PODS worries about the driving to your new home or one of our 240+ storage centers.

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Call our dedicated city moving team for your customized moving quote. 
Our set delivery times make it easy to coordinate elevator services and loading assistance. 

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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PODS City Service availability

PODS City Service is currently offered in the following areas. Call us at 877-665-7637 to learn whether PODS City Service is available in your neighborhood.

PODS city moving reviews

Matthew G., NYC

“The city service in NYC was amazing. It made moving out as easy as it could have been.” 

Christopher T., Brooklyn

“The driver who brought the PODS container to me in Brooklyn was the best ever!!!!! Not easy moving into a one way street on a busy Saturday afternoon. He helped move traffic, block off access so I could work more efficiently, and had my back as some New Yorkers are very difficult to deal with. He was professional and courteous and deserves a raise after what we both had to deal with for that hour. He is a keeper when it comes to customer service.” 

John A., NYC

“Friendly customer service. Everyone we dealt with was extremely positive and helpful. We set this up at the last minute and it went incredibly smooth - We have moved A LOT, this was the very best!”
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How city moving works with a driveway

PODS container delivery

PODS delivers a container right to your driveway. You can take your time packing and loading on your schedule. PODS can refer you to local packing and loading companies if you prefer not to do it yourself. If you need to store your loaded container, we’ll pick it up and bring it to a local PODS Storage Center. If you’re ready to move, we’ll deliver your container to your new home, whether you’re moving across town or across the country.

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Moving and storage supplies

Get moving boxes, tape, blankets, bubble film, and any other moving supplies you need delivered to your door.

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Packing and loading support

PODS can match you with trusted, local movers for hire to make loading and unloading easier on moving day.

 

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PODS Car Shipping

Car shipping

Planning a long-distance move but don't want the hassle of a long-distance drive?
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Move In Services

From setting up utilities to finding the best deals on home insurance, take care of your moving to-do list in one simple portal.

 

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Please note

Due to government regulations, PODS drivers cannot assist in carrying your items, but if you need help, we'll be happy to connect you with professional packing and loading companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a driveway for my container?

No, you don't need a driveway to use PODS services. PODS has services to fit your needs whether you have a driveway or not.

How does PODS work when I don't have a driveway?

When you don't have a driveway, options depend on your community's regulations and your particular situation. We can easily deliver and place a container on the street near your home if your local municipality, HOA or property manager allows street placement. A permit may be required and your local government, HOA or community can assist with acquiring it.  If street placement isn't an option, PODS City Service may be the ideal way to go. PODS delivers a portable container on a truck to your location. The container remains on the truck while you load or unload it. PODS takes care of the permits and our driver remains with the container to keep an eye on your belongings.

Does the PODS driver load my container?

Due to government regulations, PODS drivers cannot assist in carrying your items, but if you need help, we'll be happy to connect you with professional packing and loading companies.

How long do I have to load my container?

PODS City Service includes 4 hours for you to load or unload your container. Should you need extra time, additional charges will apply.

What happens if I can't load my container in 4 hours?

If you are unable to load your container in the 4 hours included and require extra time, additional charges will apply.

Do I have to get permits for the PODS truck to park in the street?

No, PODS will look after obtaining the permits for street parking and the driver will stay with the truck while you load or unload it.

Do I have to hold a space for the PODS truck in my street?

No, PODS will look after securing a location for the PODS truck so you are able to load or unload your belongings.

How does it work if City Service is available only in the city I am moving to or from?

PODS services are available in thousands of locations across the country. The way we deliver your container depends on whether you have a driveway or not. If you're moving from a location with no driveway and we are unable to place a container on the street, if available, we'll deliver via City Service, where the container remains on the truck while you load or unload it. If the location you're moving to has a driveway, your container will be placed on the driveway.

Do you have packing & loading assistance to help me?

Yes, if you prefer not to pack and/or load yourself, we can connect you with local packing and loading pros to give you a hand.

How do I load the container when it's on a truck?

The container remains on the truck at all times. Our heavy-duty level, hydraulic lift makes loading and unloading easy with no walking up and down a ramp.  The PODS driver will operate the lift for you.

Do I have to walk up and down a ramp to load the truck?

No, there is no ramp! Our heavy-duty level, hydraulic lift makes loading and unloading easy with no walking up and down a ramp.

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