Spaceways Storage By The Box
Slyfield Industrial Estate, Westfield Rd, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford GU1 1SB, United Kingdom
4.1
262 reviews
8 comments
7C7J+4P Guildford, UK
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Monday: 8–17
Tuesday: 8–17
Wedneasday: 8–17
Thursday: 8–17
Friday: 8–17
Saturday: 9–15
Sunday: Close
Tuesday: 8–17
Wedneasday: 8–17
Thursday: 8–17
Friday: 8–17
Saturday: 9–15
Sunday: Close
P.S. Their drivers are particularly nice and helpful!
Very much recommended!
Firstly, drivers are always late for the scheduled collection time. I waited a couple of hours past my collection slot for the driver to arrive. The most shocking and ironic thing was the driver has the audacity to ask me to scan a QR code for a 5 star positive review!
Secondly, this company overcharged for the amount of items I stored. I tried to call them but the staff could not help and asked me to wait for a call back. Unsurprisingly, no one called back and I had to follow up the next day. This matter was not solved after 10 days, I had to chase them up over 5 times. Additionally, I did not know there was an early pick up fee (£15) which did not alert me upon the checkout window when I placed the order. At the end, they charged me for £55.20 but the right amount should be £53 according to what they have requested on the phone. From what I have already experienced, I did not want to claim the extra £2.20 as they may take another week to solve the problem. They are very unprofessional and irresponsible throughout the process.
Thirdly, I paid all the storage fee before I booked for the re-delivery slot. After I collected my items, 2 weeks later, they suddenly charged me for another £72.90 for no apparent reason and without notice. The most ridiculous thing is they took the money from my different payment card, not the card I added to my Spaceways account. I have never added this card to the account or added it as direct debit which is entirely threatening my privacy now. I called Spaceways but the staff said he does not know what to do, and may need to ask the other department. I suggested if he could connect me to the other department directly but he rejected due to the reason that it may take too long to call the other department. The only thing I can do is WAIT AGAIN.
I am writing this to warn others and to avoid this company if possible. If you are moving, hiring a van would definitely be more cost efficient.
The customer service is always there to duly answer the calls and patiently cater to your queries and requests, extremely warm and helpful.
My delivery/collection guys Calum and Joe were extremely patient, warm and friendly. Both of them would inform me about their arrival 15-30 mins prior and overall provided a quick and excellent service with the heavy boxes from the start till the end.
Would highly recommend this storage facility especially for students!
- during lock-down the pick-up came within a couple days since booking the service;
- everything happened super quick and I did not have to think about my boxes until I needed them back;
- collection also happened super quick and all my items were in the condition I sent them. They were delivered to my new address so I did not need to worry about transport either.
Would use again if I need temporary storage.