FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Self storage is a way to provide people with extra space they need to store a variety of items. There are many reasons why people need to use self storage. A move to a new home or or a renovation usually requires extra space while moving belongings to a new location. Additionally, a variety of life events require the need for extra space, such as adding a new member to the family, a divorce, death, or starting a new business. Needing extra space isn’t always pleasant, but renting a storage unit can make the situation easier.
You can store a broad range of items in your storage unit. Furniture, off-season clothing, household items, vehicles, and business inventory are all common items that are stored in our facility. However, there are a few items that are not appropriate to store in your storage unit such as hazardous or toxic materials, illegal drugs, food, or flammable liquids.
Believe it or not, it happens to the best of us. The first thing you need to do is contact us so we can check availability of other sizes. If the size you want to change to is available, we will move you to the correct size and you would just pay the difference in the price of the new unit.
No. All rental agreements are month to month and automatically renew on the 1st day of each month. There is no minimum time you must stay .
Rent is due on the first day of each month. A late fee will be imposed if its paid after 3pm on the 5th day of the month.
As long as your account is paid and up-to-date, you may visit your storage unit as often as you like.
We require a valid photo ID to rent a storage unit.
Insurance is not required but is strongly recommended. We do not carry insurance on the customer’s contents. Many home owners policies will cover items stored in storage units, but its best to check with your insurance company.
Non-climate controlled units are like storing things in your garage. The temperature inside the unit changes with the outside temperature. Climate controlled units are more like storing things inside your home. Our climate controlled units are inside a building and are heated and air conditioned.
No, We don’t advertise one price then add mandatory insurance or an administration fee when you show up to rent a unit. The price we advertise is the price you pay. Sales tax is additional as required by Ohio law.
We have a well lit facility in a low crime neighborhood with state of the art video cameras recording 24/7 and monitored from a remote location. Some facilities will hang a couple fake cameras and signs to make you feel secure. Always ask to see video of the facility if you have doubts. We will be more than happy to show the customer our camera video.
All of our units are drive up accessible with large drives which can easily handle u-hauls, trucks and trailers.
Yes, we only operate in one town and visit our facility on a daily basis, with very few exceptions. We are not some large operator that cannot possibly visit all our locations daily. If you are looking to rent storage take a drive around the facility. Check for lights that don’t work, trash laying around, signs of break-ins, smashed doors or building corners, look for cameras, and mouse bait stations. While maintenance items do arise from time to time we strive to make all repairs as fast as possible and have an active preventive maintenance schedule.