Customer Reviews for U-Haul Moving & Storage of Northwest Ellsworth

Rating:

5.0

There was barely 1/8 of a tank of gas and my utmost first priority was to find a gas station to put gas into the truck. The biggest concern was I had made the reservation almost 2 weeks prior and reserved it at the Old Town Maine site. But I stopped in on April 10 to make sure everything is all set, and was told no truck was there for me, that no truck had been assigned, and the man behind the counter couldn't help me any. I had to contact corporate and they told me again no truck had been assigned and that the closest truck was 40 miles away from our moving site instead of 1 mile away like I had reserved from the Old Town site. That is not a good way to do business and I was in a panic. This experience may cause me to look at Penske next time I need a vehicle to move. It would also cause me to think twice before recommending UHaul

Rating:

5.0

I don’t see anything needs to be improved

Rating:

5.0

Did not have a truck at the location we wanted. Had to drive 1.5 hours to pick one up. But we were given extra miles and an extra day at no charge.

Rating:

5.0

Staff was always friendly and helpful.

Rating:

5.0

Melissa Bouchard was by far the best service person we have come across in all our U-Haul dealings. She was very professional, nice and the vehicle was spotless. No issues at all.

Rating:

3.0

I booked a van for pickup in Bangor, ME. I got a call from the manager at that location 30 minutes before pickup time. I missed the call. I called U-Haul Bangor after I noticed the missed call, no one answered. I called several times and was told that the vehicle was not available at that location. I had to pick up the vehicle at a different location. It would have been great to get notice of the change in location before I started driving to the original location. I live an hour's drive from Bangor, ME the original pick up location.

Rating:

5.0

Wow! The rental process for a trailer has certainly changed for the better in the last couple of years. Last time I rented a couple of years ago it took nearly 1/2 an hour for the rental location in a nearby town to process my information and validate everything even though I'd already keyed all the information online when I made the reservation. I felt the assumption was that all renters wanted to steal their gear, and everything was viewed with extreme suspicion even though I have been a fair regular U-Haul renter for decades. This time the Ellsworth location had all my information based on my phone number when I called to make the reservation, verified my license and swiped my credit card when I arrived for pick up, and I was on my way in about 5 minutes. Perfect! Thank you U-Haul Ellsworth Bangor Road!

Rating:

5.0

None

Rating:

5.0

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

Rating:

1.0

The Truck was cleaned and swept before it was returned. I returned the vehicle on my way to the airport early in the morning to be ontime. They charged a fee for dropping it while they were closed, then they charged a cleaning fee. Basically they charged for services there was no need to perform. I’ve NEVER been charged a night drop fee and ALWAYS returned my Uhaul after hours. The lady on the phone clearly came across as deceptive insisting I hadn’t cleaned a vehicle that was returned even cleaner than when it was rented. This has only been an issue with this location in Ellsworth Maine. The other locations I’ve returned to in the Hancock County area have NEVER charged any of these fees. I will be filing a complaint against them, as my Uhaul rental history clearly shows that all my rentals have been clean and on time.

Rating:

5.0

Didn't even have to go. Uhaul agent met me at the door and took it from there. Easy peasy.

Rating:

5.0

Thank you. I would rent from you again!

Rating:

4.0

Thank you for being professional.

Rating:

5.0

Excellent promotion for a clean and well-maintained unit. Will definitely spread the word.

Rating:

5.0

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Facilities and equipment clean and well-maintained.

Rating:

5.0

Pam was great she got my trailer hooked up quickly and I was on my way in no time!! Thanks!!

Rating:

5.0

All good

Rating:

5.0

nothing

Rating:

5.0

The difference between the experience at the pickup location compared to the drop off location was day and night. The drop off location's staff were pleasant, helpful and did not ask for our assistance to help do their job.

Rating:

2.0

Several antiques and silver are missing!!! I hope we can get to the bottom of this.

Rating:

5.0

Thank you for the ease of the drop off!

Rating:

4.0

Connex was not on level surface, but it is ok.

Rating:

5.0

Drop off was a breeze: highly recommend.

Rating:

5.0

The staff were super friendly, patient, knowledgeable. Would highly recommend

Rating:

4.0

the person who got my trailer ready for me and the person who checked me in when I was done was very friendly and she knew how the job was to be done. I was very happy with this transaction

Rating:

5.0

Very friendly and even walked me to my storage bay to show it to me.

Rating:

5.0

Great folks, easy location to get to. Very helpful. Thanks.

Rating:

5.0

The office smells strongly of weed. Gas tank said full at pick up but took 6 gallons after driving 21 miles.

Rating:

5.0

Everything went very well, easy process.

Rating:

5.0

The only reason I moved my things out is the monthly unit price is very high. I couldn't afford it anymore. The staff was always courteous and helpful.

Rating:

1.0

My experience was with more than one location in my area. I reserved a car mover for pick up on friday the 9th and I called to see if I could pick it up earlier in that day due to a change in my schedule... did not get a call back in time for me to accomplish the task... I then reserved it for Sunday.... then Saturday evening I received a call saying the mover is not available but that somebody would be contacting me about availability in the surrounding area that never came. I called Sunday morning to follow up... they said that they were suprised that someone had not called me back and would try to call this third party... no call back so I called them back and they stated that they weren't able to get a hold of that third party. I suggested that the Ellsworth store may have one... she said called them and got no answer and that they would be closing in 15 minutes which is not in time for me to drive there to check for myself. Over all a very poor experience

Rating:

5.0

great experience. staff was very knowledgeable and helpful and pleasant to work with.

Rating:

5.0

Excellent customer service!

Rating:

4.0

Staffing was a little thin. Wait time was longer than expected. Agent was wonderful and doing her best to accommodate. She was very nice and really hustling to get everyone taken care of. We thought she did a great job under the circumstances.

Rating:

5.0

The Ellsworth location is very well kept and the woman who greeted and checked our trailer in is very professional and very friendly. thanks!

Rating:

5.0

The office personal has a "can do attitude, very helpful

Rating:

4.0

Not sure how it could’ve been better unless you packed everything n drive☺️. The manger was very helpful n pleasant as well the young lady that checked us back in. Thank you for all the help

Rating:

5.0

We rent every 3 weeks for our soup kitchen and the customer service is amazing. They make it so easy. Thank you!

Rating:

5.0

Self drop off.

Rating:

5.0

All good!

Rating:

4.0

The rental went very smoothly.and the staff was pleasant

Rating:

5.0

Due to poor connectivity in the area the return after hours was very difficult. Thank God the manager was there to help us out. Manager was excellent from check in to check out!

Rating:

5.0

Quick and friendly service. Would rent from this location again.

Rating:

5.0

Same as above.

Rating:

5.0

I was promised a free month’s rent on a storage unit when I moved, but I have to rent for a month before I get a free month. I didn’t know that until I arrived. That’s deceptive advertising and you’re better than that!

Rating:

5.0

Place was really really great! Staff was fantastic!

Rating:

3.0

Dropped off after closed and earlier than it was required, got charged extra for it. This is absurd to be penalized for doing the courteous thing. I had already paid for the truck through to Tuesday morning, and because we dropped it off ahead of requested drop off on Sunday evening no less, Uhaul decides that they should charge me. Explain to me how that makes sense?? I GAVE UHAUL THE OPPORTUNITY TO RENT THE TRUCK OUT AND MAKE MORE OF A PROFIT AND THEY GOT GREEDY.

Rating:

5.0

The current manager (and staff) are a breath of fresh air: helpful, professional and competent. My vehicle was ready as promised and the check-in and check- out process was as easy as possible. Glad to see a welcome change at this location.

Rating:

3.0

The person I dealt with seemed bi-polar and ranted about another customer whose truck ran down. She had a puppy wandering all over the place and went on another rant about how a customer almost let it out. What is she doing bring her puppy into the Uhaul Store in the first place!!!! ???? She acted like we were invading her personal dog kennel. When I got screwed on the charges for dolly and blankets I never received she said she put a ticket in to contest it but basically had a “it’s not my problem” attitude. And she made me feel like I had taken the dolly and blankets I never got and said there were penalties which she charged me for! Get rid of her.

Rating:

5.0

Great service, here.

Rating:

5.0

They’re always so helpful and considerate. It makes it so easy to call and get what I need. Thank you! Cynthia Northrup

Rating:

4.0

Melissa Bouchard, the current manager of this site, inherited a mess when she took over management of the facility from her predecessors several months ago. She quickly got an unmanageable situation under control and provided professional management of what previously had been a very sloppily and poorly run and disorganized location that couldn't get its billing straight and that once locked us out of our unit without cause. Hats off to Melissa Bouchard! for a tough job well done!

Rating:

5.0

Very quick drop-off, great staff!

Rating:

5.0

Keep up the good work.

Rating:

5.0

No suggestions for improvement, everything was great. Crystal and Melissa were efficient and friendly. I got all the information I needed and they answered all my questions. My rental went flawlessly.

Rating:

5.0

Friendly service and convenient location.

Rating:

5.0

I couldn't ask for any changes. Poeple were most accommodating and place was spotless. Equipment well maintained and everything required was on the truck. Everything went great!

Rating:

5.0

Woman I dealt with was very friendly and knowledgeable

Rating:

5.0

We had very good service and quick and easy return of the truck Thank you

Rating:

3.0

The associate helped me, but was not particularly happy about it.

Rating:

5.0

The ladies at the counter were super nice

Rating:

5.0

Mellisa went above and beyond to make our move a success. She came in after hours to make sure we had our storage unit and even brought us a pizza. Made the long day we had feel so much better.

Rating:

5.0

The rep was curious, fast, and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and was honestly one of if not the best uhaul rep I have worked with. To put this in context, I moved using uhaul 13 times in 10 years. Thank you!

Rating:

1.0

Be more professional

Rating:

5.0

The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Rating:

5.0

Our unit was dry in all seasons and no issues with pests. In the winter be prepared for snow build up in front of unit doors.

Rating:

4.0

A little pricey!

Rating:

2.0

Staff was very unprofessional. Manager did not keep cash on hand to refund deposit. Manager talked badly of ex co workers. U-Hauls policy of refunds for leaving early is unacceptable, crediting the remaining days that were pre paid should be policy. Unit leaked all over my belongings, the biggest reason I left. I am unhappy with my property being damaged.

Rating:

5.0

Had no issues with facility or staff. Great experience. Would recommend the Ellsworth ME facility and if we ever need storage again we would go there first.

Rating:

5.0

From start to finish your people were kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. I've never had a better experience Sometimes moving can be a real pain bit I felt at ease with your staff. They should be commended. Thank you. Peggy Theriault.

Rating:

5.0

Really friendly Really professional Highly recommended

Rating:

4.0

Do not send me an email ever again. I don't need to be woken up at 345am ever again. Stop sending me unwanted surveys. if you screw up i will get your number and call you in the dead of night

Rating:

5.0

I can't thank the team here enough for their kindness, professionalism and patience in working with me. At the outset another operation south of them didn't know anything about the first month free included as a bonus to renting a moving truck. This location took care of my needs for a safe space for my things while I was getting settled into my new location. Near the end of the time I needed the space I was very fortunate to have them looking after me because I locked the door open, instead of moving the locking mechanism correctly to locked. Every step in the experience assured me that if/when I need to move next time I will choose this U Haul. Kindly appreciated

Rating:

3.0

Pod was a little lack luster, kinda dirty on the walls was nervous to store electronics as there seemed to be rust and possibly mold in spots as well as webs,however I was lucky to find it when I needed it and am grateful.

Rating:

1.0

I had a self storage container on my property. For two years under the original owners of Self Storage Plus I never had an issue. When U-Haul bought the business, service tanked immediately. When signing up for a U-Haul account so I could pay my bill, U-Haul showed I did not have an active account. Called the local office and left a message that I wanted to pay my bill. It was 3-4 days before anybody contacted me. In the meantime U-Haul charged me a late fee! I decided to reach out to another locally owned storage company, got a rental container almost 4 times the one I had from U-Haul that is only $20 more per month. Then I was told by your regional manager for my area that because I called to terminate my contract before the end of the month I would not get charged for the following month. She told me that she didn't have an exact date that my unit would get picked up. So on the 5th of April the container was still in my yard, and I got an email showing I owed another month of storage PLUS an additional late fee! Although she got the monthly fee and late fee removed, the overall expirience was unnecessary and irritating. Your company will need to give better service if it wishes to retain customers in the Ellsworth Maine area.

Rating:

1.0

The transition from Maine Storage Plus’s to Uhaul has been disturbing to say the least. I’m in Wisconsin, moving to Maine this spring and have a storage unit on Bangor Road in Maine. I paid my March storage fee February 28th, got 3threatening emails, one including a lien fee, two of which were after speaking with a gentleman that assured me it would be taken care of. March 31st when trying to pay April I got another threatening email! I lastly got a call from a Betsy who was incredibly nice and took my April payment. This has been a prime example of corporate disconnect... the machine. If I was in Maine now I would have discontinued Uhaul’s storage facility. I realize there has been a transition in Uhaul acquiring Maine Storage Plus but this didn’t need to happen. It’s not rocket science and crappy stamped out impersonal emails are a total management disconnect! I’m also stuck using your truck moving services again after closing on my house this spring, should be a s-show. Nothing like getting payed the big bucks. Honestly and sincerely Karen Marchese

Rating:

5.0

Matt was excellent!!

Rating:

3.0

Don't ever store cardboard boxes on t he floor. The large unit I rented leaked like a sieve. I had a bed headboard leaning against the wall, and water ran down the wall metal siding and ruined the headboard. Water (and ice) was present at one end of the unit and ruined books and other items that were in u-haul cardboard boxes.