Local Student Storage Reviews 81

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We just had our items collected today and fingers crossed everything will be okay. Harry in the office is responsive, however, the collection was a bit stressful because the message they send you that... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend LSS, they're really reliable and hassle-free. Their booking system for collection/drop-off is simple, and the team is reliable and kind. I used them twice, once just for storage a... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The experience I had with local student storage was a mixed bag. On the one hand they were mindful enough to provide an extra box, which I needed, and communications were mostly swift and efficient. H... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was really nervous when I first signed up because I had never done this before. However, right from the beginning with a really easy-to-follow website, LSS was really helpful. It's the small things... See more

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'We are a student-led storage company that was set up with the aim of providing an affordable & personable service for students that either aren't able or don't want to take all of their belongings home over the Summer months. We provide boxes for you to pack your items into, we then return to collect your items, store them over the Summer and return them right to your door when you get back to university!'


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LSS has had my back in a pinch numerous…

LSS has had my back in a pinch numerous times. They are incredibly prompt and efficient with scheduling and arrival. Each time, my things were carefully packed and received in great condition. Most recently, Harry helped me and he was nothing short of professional, personable, and attentive. He packed my belongings to be shipped back to the U.S. and was kind enough to send pictures of items that would be unnecessary or heavy. He went above and beyond in offering to donate those items since I cannot. Cannot recommend LSS more for any St. Andrews students (or beyond!) Cheers :)

4 May 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend this company enough

I cannot recommend this company enough! Extremely professional, friendly, reliable and efficient.
I have used them for several years and they have packed for us ,stored safely our belongings and shipped some of our more expensive items to London.
It is a company that definitely makes everything stress free!
Thank you .
Mrs Dejahang

24 April 2023
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thanks Natalie
Appreciate the kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless from start to finish!

I was very impressed with the service provided by Local Student Storage. Flawless from start to finish- would highly recommend. They are very attentive to emails, provide realistic timings and most importantly; every item was taken care of to a professional standard. One item in particular, they allowed me to store (which most storage companies wouldn't) was my intercooler for my 1994 Porsche 911.

13 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Never been able to store my tennis and rowing gear so easily. Highly recommend, I spoke with the founder himself and he was extremely kind and understanding and worked extraordinary hours to facilitate my request. I fully recommend this service to any student and / or faculty member.

20 December 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LSS was so convenient and affordable

LSS was so convenient and affordable! The staff was friendly and accommodating I felt very comfortable leaving my belongings with them over the summer.

8 September 2022
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Thanks, Shaun!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Found the website and booking very easy to use when booking for my daughter, and they accommodated a couple of oversized items including a piano. All her belongings were returned as they were collected.

4 September 2022
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Thank you Mr Taylor!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best storage company in St Andrews

Best storage company in St Andrews - super helpful on the end of the phone when I needed my boxes delivered earlier than my arranged delivery date and super helpful guys delivering them. Thanks so much for your help!

3 September 2022
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Thank you for the kind review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend

My daughters collection was a day late with the result she had already flown home. They left items behind in her accommodation and had to do a return trip. Delivery now also a day late, so far….. so have a daughter in a flat with no beddings utensils and minimal clothing. No e-mail thé day before on either occasions as promised and only an email on day stating they would be late. Have been unable to contact them by telephone on both occasions collection and delivery. Also no reply to messenger message. Communication terrible and service terrible only redeeming feature is the easy to use website.

Harry was very apologetic, agreed my complaint was justified and promised to work on communication issues, he also agreed to the refund requested. They ensured my daughter had her boxes the next morning before she had to leave for an appointment. However when checking the delivery 4 boxes were missing. another apologetic email and text promising to locate the boxes that day and get them delivered ASAP. One full working day later not even and update received to say they have located the boxes. Once again feeling disappointed, let down and now angry

2 September 2022
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Hi Linda,
Very sorry to read your review. Whilst items were left initially on collection, these items were never described on the initial order in the notes which meant that the team did not know to collect them - I would note that the team did all they could to return ASAP and collect the other items which they then did free of charge. We apologise that we were unable to deliver the items on the exact day, but we tried to communicate that issues on the day meant that we had to rearrange, which we did at the earliest time possible. We try to be as responsive as possible on email - your messenger message was not replied to as we followed up with you via email at the exact same time. I do note your issue with the phone - our business phone number has been having issues and I fully take responsibility for this; not being able to speak to us by phone is a big issue and I'm actively looking to change this. Equally we didn't manage to return all the items at the one time (sadly due to the fact that the items were collected on different days due to the issue noted above) but we promised to tell you as soon as the team returned to the warehouse after their day's work to check for the remaining items - two members of staff communicated with you on that day to confirm those items would be with you first thing the next morning. However, I do not dispute that this should not have occurred in the first place and with that in mind I accept a relatively poor review. Nonetheless it seems that, for an affordable price, we collected, stored and returned your items, albeit returning them one day after the day you preferred. We will work to improve this - 95% of our deliveries are on time but sometimes extenuating circumstances mean that this isn't possible and we fall short.
All the best,
Harry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Excellent communication and follow-through. Harry and his team were honest and flexible with our changing schedule.
We asked for delivery to be in Edinburgh and the storage arrived 2 minutes after we did. Thank you!

26 February 2022
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thank you, Anne! Our pleasure :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used them for the first time

Used them for the first time, great website which allowed me to change all details about my booking with the touch of a button. Very friendly customer service, and items collected at the exact right time!

25 February 2022
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thanks for the feedback, Kirken!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service. Not customer centred at all. Communication last minute. Delivered in the end but most stressful time. Did give discount however but didn't make up for 2 days of complete stress.
Thank you for your response. I suggest it would improve your service if you could given some idea of time don't expect it to be precise but waiting between 12.30 and 18.00hrs was a bit much.

27 November 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Hi Sandra, I am incredibly disappointed to read this review - our service offers collections/returns which we state happen between 2pm and 6pm. Unfortunately we are unable to give precise times for our jobs (to the exact hour) but we do have tracking software which provides multiple updates (1 the day before, 3 on the day) about the time the items will be collected. Despite the above, we provided a discount as we arrived after the time you asked for (despite us not being able to promise an exact time unless agreed beforehand or selected through our new website), and we were attentive to your many emails, replying soon after each and liaising with our drivers for you. We were also attentive to your requests to package the items and send photos of this. I believe this was an instance of unrealistic expectations for what is an affordable and simple storage service that has only had positive reviews.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service!

Excellent service! Costs are reasonable and the luggage was collected and delivered (in Durham) on the scheduled dates. In fact, two days before the delivery date, we asked if the luggage could be delivered the very next day, and the response was "No problem"!

We had also overestimated the number of cartons that would be required, and the refund process was painless -- the person collecting the luggage reported the number of cartons returned (with a copy of the notification to me), and we got the refund a few days later.

The quote and booking system is simple and straightforward, with just one set of prices, and no separate or hidden charges.

Customer service is also brilliant -- very quick response to all queries, whether by email or web chat.

Will definitely use this service again at the end of this academic year!

11 October 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thank you for the kind review! So glad that you found the service useful :)
Harry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

The packing service was excellent and the staff were very friendly and easy to communicate with.

4 July 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thank you, Sunesha!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to the team…

Thanks to the team at local student storage. Really helpful from start to finish

22 June 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thank you Greg!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second time using their service

Second time using their service!
Harry was very helpful with my requests that was not found on the website and his replies were prompt. Very friendly and helpful.

22 June 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Glad to be of service!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Feedback

The driver who came to pack my stuff was very helpful. He took care of everything! And Harry was of immense help too! His responses were very quick and he helped clear all my doubts and understood my points too. Would recommend (a bit pricey though)

22 June 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thank you Kainaat, I shall pass on your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best storage in St Andrews

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Local Student Storage! My friends recommended them to me and I've always had a pleasant experience with them.

Everyone is always so helpful and friendly.

22 June 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thanks for the kind review :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and efficient service

Great experience that was efficient whilst reasonably priced. Will definitely use again in the future!

21 June 2021
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Reply from Local Student Storage

Thanks Dillon!

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