Porta-Stor is a family-owned and operated portable storage company that has been serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, CA, and Los Angeles counties since 1975. They offer various storage container sizes and provide clean, secure, and economical storage solutions for commercial facilities, construction sites, retail stores, and residential homes, among other applications. Their affordable monthly rental rates come with no hidden fees, sales tax, setup costs, or fuel surcharges. Porta-Stor stands out with their commitment to excellent customer service, offering free delivery, removal, and pipe racking systems for organizational purposes.
Porta-Stor
Very Good
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Moving Services
- Delivery of Portable Storage Container
- Removal of Portable Storage Container
- Pipe Racks / Shelving assemblies available FREE of charge
- Relocation of Storage Container (relocation fee applies)
- InHouse Storage (Located in Ventura, lot rent applies)
USDOT Interstate LicenseIf you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.
If you’re moving across state lines, you likely need to hire a moving company with a VALID USDOT license. This licensing information comes from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and applies to a moving company's ability to perform a long distance INTERstate move (for example: from California to Texas). If your move crosses state lines within the same commercial zone, or metropolitan area (for example: DC to Alexandria, VA), it is generally not considered an interstate move and a moving company may not need an "Active" license from FMCSA to perform this type of move. INTRAstate moves (within the same state or city) are regulated by state and local jurisdictions and licensing requirements vary according to locale.Not Authorized
for Interstate Moves
Last Checked: 12/20/24*Note: this license information has not been manually verified. Please confirm all license information at https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/CompanySnapshot.aspx
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Summarized Review of Porta-Stor
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1. Quality
8.94/10
Nationwide Average: 8.44/10
Porta-Stor consistently impresses with its outstanding customer service, competitive pricing, and professional, punctual service, earning high praise from virtually all customers.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Bernice made the entire experience outstanding”
“Perfect service”
“Courteous and easy to work with.”
2. Punctuality
8.68/10
Nationwide Average: 8.07/10
Porta-Stor consistently demonstrates exceptional timeliness, with their drivers, deliveries, and pickups always being on schedule, corroborated by reliable reminder calls and immediate service responses.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Matt showed up right on time”
“The driver showed up on time”
“Matt showed up right on time”
3. Affordability
9.41/10
Nationwide Average: 7.69/10
Porta-Stor is highly praised for providing exceptional value for money, offering the lowest monthly rentals and being substantially more affordable than competitors.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“felt they had reasonable rates”
“Prices are the best”
“prices are phenomenal”
4. Communication
8.39/10
Nationwide Average: 7.53/10
Porta-Stor overwhelmingly excels, showcased by their staff's friendliness, responsiveness, and ability to effectively answer questions, though a few instances of less satisfactory experiences were noted.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“Bernice was very communicative”
“Office staff and driver were responsive.”
“Bernice was responsive and understanding”
5. Stick to Prices
8.11/10
Nationwide Average: 5.99/10
Porta-Stor consistently charges exactly as quoted, with no extra fees for delivery or pickup, and no issues with pricing.
Recent Reviews Mention...
“no charges for delivery or pick-up mentioned”
“Charged exactly what they quoted”
“no additional delivery or removal fees”
Great Crew Members
| Matt | Matt discussed exactly where I wanted the box, great guy |
| Bernice | Bernice was very communicative and helpful |
| Matt | Matt's attention to detail and professionalism deserved praise |
| Bernice,Matt | Bernice was helpful, Matt managed delivery well |
| Berenice | made the experience smooth and handled obstacles well |
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