What Type of Storage Unit Do I Need?

The type of storage unit you need at Extra Space Storage depends on several factors, including what you plan to store, how much space you require, the level of access you prefer, and more. Sensitive items benefit from climate-controlled storage, while durable belongings are fine in a standard unit. Drive-up access units are ideal if you'll visit frequently, while indoor units offer an added layer of security. Consider these factors to choose the best unit for your items.

What Are The Different Types of Storage Units?

We offer several different self storage unit types, including:

• Indoor Storage Units: Located within a self storage building, indoor storage provides a secure interior storage space with an extra layer of protection from the elements.

• Drive-Up Storage Units: With drive-up access, you can pull a vehicle into or up next to your exterior storage unit to easily and quickly move large, heavy items in and out.

• Climate-Controlled Storage Units: Climate control typically keeps storage units between 55 and 80 degrees throughout the year to help protect temperature-sensitive items in storage.

• Vehicle Storage Units: Indoor, covered, and outdoor vehicle storage options are available to accommodate car storage, motorcycle storage, boat storage, RV storage, and more.

• Specialty Storage: These units are specifically designed for certain items or storage purposes, such as wine storage or warehouse units for commercial storage.

• First-Floor Access Storage Units: Many indoor self storage locations offer multiple floors of storage units. Storage units on the first floor provide the easiest access.

• Elevator Access Storage Units: If your storage unit is on a floor above the first level of a self storage building, this may be referred to as an elevator or lift access storage unit.

• Extended-Height Storage Units: Though 8' is the standard storage unit height, storage units at select locations offer higher ceilings at 10' to provide more vertical storage space.

• Reduced-Height Storage Units: Most storage units are 8’ tall, but in cities where space is limited, a storage facility may offer reduced-height storage lockers for smaller needs.

• Rolling-Stair Access Storage Units: Another popular option with storage lockers is rolling-stair access. These units are stacked on top of each other and perfect for storing small items.