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Self Storage

Simply put, self-storage units are compartments where you can store the stuff that won’t fit in your house, apartment or place of business. 

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What is Self Storage?

Self-storage has the advantage of being affordable and convenient, giving residential and commercial guests additional options for storing their possessions rather than relocating, selling or discarding their excess.

Most traditional self-storage facilities are single-story buildings where guests can drive right up to the door of their units. Newer facilities are often constructed in multi-story buildings, where access is gained through a common loading area. Some facilities offer a mix of both types of storage.

Whether the storage unit is an outside drive-up unit or inside a building, entry is typically restricted to tenants only by having a personalized PIN. Tenants most often access their individual units via a roll-up metal door. The guest also provides his or her own lock and the facility’s workers do not have access to the unit.

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Resources to help you

  • How Self Storage Works

    If you’ve never rented self storage before, we’re here to help.

  • Making a Reservation

    Once you’ve found the right storage unit you can lock in your price by making a free reservation.

  • Moving In

    Here’s what you need to know to make the process as smooth as possible.

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Storage Features & Amentities

Thoughtful Features

Access to our properties is electronically controlled by personalized PINs, most buildings are fenced, and our interior and exterior spaces are well-lit, all to provide additional peace of mind.

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Cleanliness

Let your storage experience begin with a clean storage unit at Store Space. We keep our stores and amenities clean, too, just for you.  

Customer Service

At Store Space, we strive to provide you with the best self-storage experience possible. Our team members understand the needs of our guests and offer compassionate support throughout the rental process. 

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Speed-e-Rent

Speed-e-Rent lets you complete your rental process online in just minutes. Sign your Rental Agreement, get Tenant Protection, even enroll in our free AutoPay service, then skip the counter and go right to your unit on move-in day — it's that quick and easy!

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Billing

  • AutoPay available
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Pay online, in-store or by phone
  • Rent due on 1st of each month

Access

  • Computer-controlled gate access
  • Customized PIN
  • Extended daily gate hours
  • Your lock, your key

Administrative

  • Call center open late daily
  • Free no-obligation reservations
  • No security deposit required
  • Sign up for text alerts

Moving

  • Designated unloading areas
  • Large doorways
  • Spacious elevators
  • Wide driveway aisles

Self Storage FAQs

Yes, it's against state and federal laws to live in a storage unit, not to mention dangerous!

You can be in your storage unit for a short period of time, such as performing inventory for a business, unloading belongings, or even searching for a specific item, but time in your storage unit should be limited. Please check your Rental Agreement for additional details. 

Yes, storing clothes is a common use for a storage unit. For short-term storage, cardboard boxes should suffice, but for long-term storage, consider a sturdy, airtight plastic bin. 

For the most part, no. You may occasionally find one, but they are not the standard.

For your convenience, bills are due on the first of each month. Take advantage of our free AutoPay automatic billing service and never miss a payment! 

Many storage facilities offer gated outdoor parking options specifically for cars and other vehicles. Sometimes, large indoor spots can be used for car storage, but check with your local store manager and consult your Rental Agreement for details. 

What Can Self Storage Be Used For? 

Self-storage can be used by almost anyone to store almost everything. Here are some of the many reasons that our guests choose Store Space. 


Personal Storage 

Many guests choose to store a wide range of personal belongings, from seasonal clothes and decorations, to extra furniture, baby clothes and many more items that hold memories and value. Just as there are many things to store, there are also many reasons to rent a storage unit. 

Moving

Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, coordinating move-ins and move-outs can be challenging. Avoid the stress simply by moving items to a storage unit instead of racking up costly storage fees from a moving company. Then, when the commotion settles down, unload your storage unit—on your schedule.  

Decluttering

Just because you’re decluttering doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything. It’s OK to hang onto things that hold memories, or personal value, even if you don’t want them cluttering up your home all the time. This is especially true of seasonal décor and similar items that might not “spark joy” all year round but take on special meaning near the holidays. 

Downsizing

When it’s time to move into a smaller place, don’t fret about deciding which items can stay and which items need to be recycled or thrown away. Get a storage unit for all the things you’re undecided about, so you needn’t worry about trying to replace something later. This is especially helpful if you have adult-age children who might not be in a place to take back all their stuff. 

Life events

Self-storage makes a great temporary solution to help families deal with everything from a new addition to the family to divorce, even the passing of a loved one. If it’s something that holds value, but doesn’t have a place right now, store it until you’ve got a place for it or until you can make other arrangements. 


Business Storage

Successful businesses of all types have discovered that renting storage is a cost-effective alternative to relocating for the purpose of gaining additional square footage. This holds true for professional offices, retailers, contractors, manufacturing businesses and all types of commercial ventures, to name a few. 


Inventory

A storage unit is a great place for seasonal inventory that would otherwise fill up the backroom of a brick-and-mortar shop. 

Document storage

Since many professional offices are required to keep paperwork for a fixed period of time, a storage unit can serve as an effective repository for files that would otherwise crowd office space. 

Warehousing needs

Storage units can serve as ad hoc warehouses for manufacturing businesses as they ramp up production. 

Equipment storage

Businesses focused on seasonal items, like holiday lights for example, can benefit greatly from storage. Contractors, such as landscapers and arborists, might store equipment they need only a few times a year. 

Other usage

Real estate agents and stagers store furniture in between showings. Crafters store their product rather than keeping it on the kitchen table. Collectors and resellers store larger collections until they can comb through it. Sales reps keep sample product and sales materials close at hand.  


Vehicle Storage (select locations) 

Cars, RVs, Trucks, Boats 

Many storage facilities offer onsite vehicle storage options. These are often outdoors, behind the main gate. This type of vehicle storage is often a great alternative to storing an extra car, RV, or boat in your driveway or on the street, especially in locations with nosy HOAs and strict city ordinances. Check online inventory or with the store manager to see if your local Store Space offers vehicle storage options. 



What Should You NOT Put in a Storage Unit?

Of course, not everything can be placed in a storage unit. The main ones are easy to remember since they all start with the letter “f”: 


  • Food
  • Fuel
  • Furs
  • Firearms

State and local laws may prohibit the storage of other items as well, so if you’re unsure, it’s best to check with your local store manager. 


How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need?

How big of a storage unit you’ll need to rent largely depends on how much you plan to store. Storage units are typically grouped into small, medium and large, with many different sizes and shapes from 25 square feet top 300 square feet or larger!

As a rule of thumb, a small unit (5x10 in most cases) can often take a small piece of furniture or two, plus boxes and bins. One to two rooms of furniture and belongings can generally fit within 100 sq. ft, which equates to a 10x10 storage unit. A 10x20 storage unit can be used for a three-bedroom house!

Keep in mind that many storage units are quite tall on the inside, so effective stacking is key to getting the most into your unit. 

Storage units come in many shapes and sizes, and our storage professionals are skilled at helping you pick the right-sized storage unit. Just call your local store or contact our Care Center at 833-786-7366. 

How Much is a Storage Unit?

Storage units are a cost-effective alternative to relocation for many residential and commercial guests. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the price of a storage unit, including the size of the unit, its location, plus available amenities and features. At Store Space, we shop the competition to ensure that our rates are competitive in the marketplace and we always offer valuable move-in promotions to lower your out-of-pocket expenses. 


Ready to Rent

To rent a storage unit online, use our search feature to find the Store Space nearest you. Then, simply click on the storage unit you want. Take advantage of our free, no-obligation reservations to lock in your unit. 

To save time on move-in day, complete your rental online so you don’t have to stop at the counter. It takes just a few clicks to set up AutoPay, our free automatic billing service, so you never have to worry about missing a payment. 

You’re all set! Thank you for being a valued guest of Store Space!

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Drive-up Storage, The Original Self Storage Solution

Imagine two guys a half-century ago, sitting around, enjoying an iced tea, solving life’s problems. First guy says, “man, my house is getting crowded.”
Second guy asks, “what about your basement?”
“That’s where I’m building that rec room. Don’t want to mess up that dark walnut paneling we just put up either.”
“Well, why don’t you just put your extra stuff in your garage?”
“Can’t. It’s full, too. Can’t even get the car in there. Boxes on top of boxes.”
“Sounds like you need …”
At the same time: “Another garage!”
“I bet a bunch of people could use an extra garage.”
And that was pretty much the birth of drive-up storage.

 

Drive-Up Storage Access: Convenience That Doesn’t Go Out of Style

The first self-storage facilities were little more than some low cinder-block buildings with a roof and corrugated metal roll-up doors. The driveways around the facility were wide enough to drive a moving truck down. The novel idea was that someone could rent one of these storage units, put their own lock on it for exclusive access, and visit it pretty much whenever they wanted to.

Since then, the industry has added a lot of features and amenities to storage facilities, making more sizes, adding climate-controlled storage units, computer-controlled gate access, perimeter fencing, video cameras and so on.

Even with all the advancements in technology and expanded offerings, drive-up storage is still a very convenient storage solution, and one of the main types of storage units you can expect to find at many storage facilities. Some might have climate control, others might even be inside of a larger building. Sizes range from that of a small units the size of a closet (for just a few important things) up to large storage units bigger than a garage (for everything out of a house or business) or medium room-sized units that are great for several rooms of furniture, personal belongings and more!

 

Drive-up Self Storage Locations Near Me

So, how does one rent a drive-up storage unit?

Back in the day, you couldn’t turn to the internet to search for outdoor self-storage near me. If you needed a drive-up access storage unit, you would have to see a sign on a facility, remember their name, and then look them up in the phone book when you got home.

It’s gotten a lot faster to find all the storage facilities in an area. Just start by searching your phone or computer for something like drive-up storage unit near me or even just storage near me.

Or, use our storage location finder to find the closest Store Space location.  

 

How It Works

Here is a step-by-step guide to renting a drive-up access storage from Store Space.

There are a couple of ways to rent an outdoor drive-up self-storage unit, and we’ll get to all of them, so since you’re already here on the internet, we’ll start there.

  1. Just enter your city, state or ZIP into our storage location finder.
  2. Scroll to pick the location nearest you. Pro tip: If there are several locations nearby, simply click the buttons on the map nearest your location.
  3. Scroll to see a sampling of the available units. Drive-up units will be labeled as such.
  4. Click NEXT when you see the one you want. Or, click “See all units at this location” for available inventory.
  5. Make your free, no-obligation reservation to lock in your online rate and move-in date. Pro tip: Click the text box to get reminders about your unit.
  6. After making a reservation, you have the option to complete your rental online. Here’s why that’s your best option:
    • Best online rates
    • Takes just minutes, and includes your Rental Agreement
    • Won’t have to stop in the office on move-in day
    • Expanded move-in hours

It's that easy to rent drive up storage. Now you're ready to move in.

Other ways to rent

Of course, you can always rent these ground-level storage units in person or by phone with help from one of our exceptional storage specialists, just by calling the store or 833-786-7366. They will guide you through the rental process, asking questions about what you plan to store to help you get the storage unit that best suits your needs. If you’re at the store during office hours, you can also get a tour and pick up moving and packing supplies!

How to access your storage unit

Being on the ground level makes drive-up access storage very convenient, especially for people who need to get to their storage unit on a more frequent basis.

If you’ve completed your rental online, you have a lot more freedom on move-in day. You’ll get a text message with your gate access code (it’s a unique PIN you enter, like at an ATM), and you can skip the store and go right to your unit. Most of our locations are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., so you don’t need to wait for the store manager.  (If you do need to complete your Rental Agreement, most store offices are open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon. to Sat.)

Your rental confirmation will have your unit number on it—these are prominently displayed on the buildings, so you shouldn’t have any issues finding YOUR storage unit.

Now you’re driving, you see your storage unit and you drive your car, truck or van RIGHT UP NEXT TO THE DOOR. How convenient is that?

Roll up the door, unload your stuff, roll the door down, put your lock on it, drive home.

Pro tip: Read our blog for tips and tricks to properly organize your storage unit.

How to manage your storage account online

Want to know the easiest way to manage your storage account online? Make sure you sign up for AutoPay when you’re filling out your Rental Agreement. Our free, automatic billing service just deducts your storage costs from your chosen account each month, so you never have to worry about missing a payment again.

Of course, you can always log in to your account on our website for access to things like billing history, preferences and so on. You can even access our online QuickPay feature with just your phone number and ZIP code.

Tour A Unit

Benefits of touring a drive-up storage unit

When you tour a unit, you can see how easy it is to get to your storage unit. You can also experience how big a storage unit really is. Did you know that the ceilings are often up to 9 ft. tall?

What to look for during a storage unit tour

Start by checking to ensure that the storage facility is clean. Look for important features, like intact fences, video cameras, doors that roll up, gates that work, and so on.

How to schedule a tour at our drive-up storage facility

You can schedule a tour for storage units with drive-up access by calling the store manager. Or, just drop by during office hours (hours are posted on our store pages online).

Pricing

Store Space offers transparent pricing options for drive-up self-storage. Just look on our store pages and you’ll see our low, online rates and current move-in offers.

There are several factors that influence the cost of a drive-up storage unit: The location of the facility, the size of the storage unit you’re renting, any additional features, such as climate control, that the unit might have, and so on.

How to find the best pricing for your storage needs

To find the best pricing, we recommend Store Space. Admittedly, we might be biased, but we know our great move-in deals and low web rates for new customers are competitive, and when you combine that with our month-to-month rentals, you’ve got a great deal!

Start with our storage location finder for the store nearest you!

FAQs

Q: What does drive up mean in storage?

A: Drive-up storage units are ground-floor units, usually in an outdoor facility, you can drive your car or truck right up to, making unloading a snap!

Q: What will a 10x15 storage unit hold?

A: A 10x15 storage unit is almost the size of a one-car garage, and can hold approximately three rooms’ worth of personal belongings, like boxes and bins, plus furniture and more.

Q: What is the most common type of storage unit?

A: The 10x10 is the most common type of storage unit. These can be found in drive-up, climate-controlled, and hybrid storage locations.

Q: What are the benefits of a drive-up storage unit?

A: In addition to the main benefit of simply having a place to store items out of the way of daily life, drive-up storage has the added benefit of convenient access and car-side loading and unloading.


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