BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER

Rentals - Equipment, Moving Companies

About us

Bloomington Rental is a company that has been in business since 1968. We rent anything from small drills to large bounce houses for the kids. We have a fleet of Bobcats with many attachments to suit your needs. WE also have party equipment including a dunk tank, popcorn machines, canopies, and a large stock of tables and chairs. If you have any questions on rates or what exactly we have just give us a call and we will be more than willing to help.

Business highlights

57 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard

Reviews

3.46 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
50%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.8
value
3.5
professionalism
3.5
responsiveness
3.5
punctuality
3.8
Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews

CHAD D.
02/2013
1.0
equipment rentals
  + -1 more
Horrible experience. Please see my review from June 2009 in regard to renting a Roc Vac. Thankfully this company is out of business and no longer treating customer poorly. The owners response to my review about not being able to treat customers poorly if one wants to stay in business is true. Obviously Bloomington Rental didnt treat customers with respect and value them or it wouldnt have went out of business. I hope this company is out of business permanently and never starts up again. The owners and employees should never be allowed to deal with the public again. I hope they move far away from the Twin Cities.
Description of Work: Rented a Roc VAC to remove rock from yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$200

David S.
07/2012
4.0
equipment rentals
  + -1 more
Overall great experience. Will us them again without any reservations.
Description of Work: Called to find out if they had a wheelbarrow & concrete bull float. Phone person was nice & said they had them in stock & gave me a price. Picked up the items, used them & returned them without a hassle. Office / Shop folks real nice & friendly. Will drive to Bloomington & use them over Crown rental in Burnsville anytime.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$27

Brandon P.
05/2012
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
I had an appointment with Uhaul and they called 3 hours to cancel. I was able to order the moving from from Bloomington rental that same day.
Description of Work: I rented a Penske moving truck from them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CHAD D.
08/2009
1.0
equipment rentals
  + -1 more
Absolute horrible customer service. This place could care less about your business and doesnt value the customer at all. When you walk in the place forget about a hello or how may I help you. Your lucky if they even acknowledge you. They act like there doing you a favor just being open. Roc Vac ran okay, but nozzle was broke and I was told I had to use it the way it was with duct tape on end even though it wouldnt fit on attachment. When I brought issue to their attention, guy I spoke with became argumentive and accused me of taking duct tape off. Machine wasnt property cleaned out when I picked up and I needed to clean it after only a few hours of use. Returned machine in clean working condition and was charged a damage waiver fee even though no damage on machine. I was told this was a standard maintenance fee. I consider it a hidden charge and another way to get more money out of the customer unexpectedly. Wrote complaint letter to manager and never received a phone call or response back. I will never rent from this place again and will drive any where I need to for future rental needs to not ever have to deal with this place again.
Description of Work: Rented a Roc Vac to remove rock from my yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$200

Response from BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER
1. If customer is not greeted, employee will be reprimanded. 2. Not knowing how to use equipment, is not the company's fault. 3 Same machine has been rented out by other clients, zero problems. 4. Expecting refund for lack of knowledge of machinery is unheard of. 5. The customer is always asked if they know how to use machine before they leave the yard. If not they will be shown. 6. Damage waiver fee is charged for all equipment. It is a standard fee for rental companies. 7. As always there is two sides to a story. As a business one does not intentionally screw a customer if and wants to stay in business. Complaints about people who work hard for a living and trying keep a job in this economy should be thought through a little better. 8. Repeat number 7.

SCOTT H.
12/2007
5.0
equipment rentals
  + -1 more
See above?
Description of Work: In the recent snow storm, my snow blower stopped working. I borrowed my neighbor's snow blower and sucked up one of my dog's toys into it - so I broke that one too. I went to BRC to get a trailer to bring both machines in. They removed the dog toy from neighbor's snow blower and fixed my snow blower - all within about two hours!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

SCOTT H.
09/2007
5.0
moving companies
  + -1 more
These guys are GREAT!!! and I do not say that often. I recently moved from a house in Bloomington to a new house very close by in Bloomington and needed some equipment (truck, a trailer etc...) so I went there. Right after I moved we got hit with the really bad storms in the S Metro so I had to go back for more stuff (chainsaws, trailers, a log splitter). Anyway, I have to say that EVERY time I have gone there they have been incredibly nice, helpful and totally focused on meeting my needs. Even the morning after the storms we had brought down trees and power lines all over the area and BRC was pummeled with people needing equipment - they STILL were as kind and efficient as can be. I would like to say that even if you live 50 miles away, it is worth the trip and I mean that.
Description of Work: BRC rents all sorts of equipment. I have used them many times recently. I am continually surprised by the guys in the yard. I picked up a trailer today and after I paid and was heading back to my car the guy met me to say that he had hooked up the trailer and that the four

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

    Contact information

    9349 BRYANT AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55420

    WWW.BLOOMINGTONRENTALCENTER.COM

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Licensing

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    Service Categories

    Rentals - Equipment,
    Moving Companies

    FAQ

    BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER is currently rated 3.4 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard
    Yes, BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER offers free project estimates.
    No, BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER offers emergency services.
    No, BLOOMINGTON RENTAL CENTER does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    9349 BRYANT AVE S, Minneapolis, MN 55420

    WWW.BLOOMINGTONRENTALCENTER.COM

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM