SELF STORAGE FAQ

Storage facilities, like Extra Space Storage, offer storage space (referred to as a storage unit or storage locker) on a month-to-month basis for you to rent when you need more space. With self storage, you move your belongings in and out and can access your belongings during the facility’s gate hours. When you no longer need the space, you just inform the location and move your belongings out of the storage unit.

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From furniture to vehicles, storage units can be used for a wide range of items. For things that can’t be stored in storage units, the general rule is that anything that is illegal, flammable or combustible, or that will rot can’t be stored.

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A storage unit can be used for all kinds of reasons, from household needs to business needs. A few of the most common reasons for renting self storage at Extra Space Storage include moving to a new home, experiencing a life transition, running a business, or storing a vehicle.

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No. It is against the law to live in a storage unit. This comes down to liability reasons.

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Extra Space Storage is committed to offering business-friendly storage solutions. Our storage units provide convenient, affordable space to store inventory and parts and materials, offer warehouse storage space for businesses with large storage needs, and we have business centers at select locations with office space and amenities like wi-fi available for businesses to operate from our facility.

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Yes! Working vehicles can be stored in storage units. Storage units serve as a secure, safe space for vehicles of all sizes. We also have outdoor storage available for cars, RVs, boats, and more.

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Do storage facilities have cameras? Are there lights? Trusting a storage facility with your things is a big decision. Extra Space Storage takes our responsibility to provide a secure storage space very seriously. All Extra Space Storage locations include a variety of security measures.

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Yes, Extra Space Storage offers storage units with climate control. Climate-controlled storage is a common indoor storage amenity at many self storage facilities across the nation!

Climate-controlled storage typically keeps storage units between temperatures of 55 and 80 degrees year-round. We recommend climate control for anyone storing sensitive items—such as clothing, electronics, furniture, antiques, books, and musical instruments—in areas of the U.S. with seasonal temperature fluctuations, such as hot summers and cold winters.

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Every building at Extra Space Storage is treated for pests and rodents on a regular schedule by nationally recognized pest control experts such as Ecolab, Truly Nolen, and Nova Pest Control.

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Finding an affordable storage unit is easy to do online. Consider the size of the unit, amenities, and watch for discounts and promotions. Extra Space Storage offers monthly storage rentals for a low-price at facilities across the U.S.

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