First Time Storage User

Are you looking to rent your first storage unit but need help figuring out how to start? Trunk Space Storage has all the helpful information and resources you’ll need to confidently begin your self storage experience.

Why Do I Need Self-Storage?

People need additional space for various reasons, and at Trunk Space Storage, every storage solution is customized to each customer’s specific needs. Below are some of the most common situations that can create a need for storage solutions.

• Personal storage. Whether you’re renovating your living space, moving to a new home, or dealing with holiday decorations spilling out of the attic, personal storage units can help you find the additional space your home needs.
• Business storage. If you’re outgrowing your office or home workspace, renting business storage is an ideal solution for a range of professionals and entrepreneurs, whether expanding your company or starting a small business.
• Military storage. For service members and their families prone to frequent relocation and long-term storage needs, storage units provide a secure space to keep belongings, vehicles, and whatever else you may need to place in military storage.
• Student storage. Are you a college student looking for somewhere to stash furniture in between semesters and leases? Student storage is an affordable, reliable way to reclaim space in downsized collegiate living.

Storage Unit Types

Depending on your unique storage needs, you may want a specific kind of storage unit to satisfy them best. At Trunk Space Storage, we offer a variety of unit types to ensure you can find a solution that makes you feel happy and confident. 

• Drive-up units. These storage units are accessible from the outside via convenient driveways for easy loading and unloading directly into your unit from your car or truck, saving you from trips to and from the parking lot.
• Indoor units. If you’d like another barrier between your storage and the outdoors, indoor units are available in various sizes and are housed entirely inside our storage facilities.
• Climate-controlled units. To help limit the impact that prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can have on your storage, Trunk Space Storage offers climate-controlled storage solutions. These specially designed storage units maintain a consistent temperature range year-round, keeping your belongings comfortable regardless of outside weather.

Our units vary from small storage lockers to large units that can fit an entire room. Check out our unit size guide if you need help visualizing how much space you’ll need for your things.

What Should I Put in a Storage Unit?

Thanks to our range of unit sizes and types, Trunk Space Storage is well suited to safeguard belongings of all varieties, from holiday decorations to office furniture. Below are some of the most commonly stored items in our facilities.

• Appliances and electronics
• Furniture
• Seasonal decorations, clothing, and equipment
• Documents, records, and books
• Inventory

What Can’t I Put in a Storage Unit?

Trunk Space Storage abides by state and federal regulations and business codes regarding what cannot be stored with us for your safety and that of others. Please see your rental agreement for the full list of items that cannot be put into your storage unit. The following items are prohibited in our facilities.

• Food. You cannot store food of any kind, including canned foods, perishable foods, and pet food, in our facility. Storing consumable alcohol is also prohibited.
• Illicit items. Weapons, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property are never allowed to be kept in your storage unit.
• Combustible/flamable materials. To avoid the risk of fire, you cannot store combustible items like fireworks, fuel tanks, and fertilizer. Toxic material is also prohibited.
• Living things. Plants and animals cannot live in storage units, and neither can humans.

Self-Storage Features and Amenities

Trunk Space Storage units are equipped with high-quality services and security features to help you have the best experience possible. Here are some of the amenities that set us apart.

• 24/7 security cameras. All our facilities are outfitted with 24-hour video cameras to help give you peace of mind that Trunk Space Storage has eyes on your storage.
• Moving and packing supplies. If you’re concerned about navigating your home improvement store, you can conveniently purchase packing supplies on-site at Trunk Space Storage, including tape, boxes, packing materials, and more. We also provide carts and dollies for you to borrow free of charge. See our storage and packing tips for advice on how to pack your storage unit efficiently.
• Gated electronic access. All Trunk Space Storage locations, indoor and outdoor, are fully fenced, with access granted through your PIN at the entrance to our facility.
• Delivery acceptance. Would your business benefit from sending inventory and packages straight to storage? Some of our facilities offer delivery acceptance services, including freight deliveries, to help lighten your load.
• Month-to-month rentals. At Trunk Space Storage, we’ll never tie you down to a long-term lease. We rent our units month-to-month so you can have control over your storage solution should your needs change.

For more information on the amenities offered at a location near you, feel free to contact us. 

Renting Your Self-Storage Unit

Are you ready to rent your unit? Trunk Space Storage strives to make your rental process accessible and hassle-free, walking you through every step of the storage journey. There are a few ways to rent your storage space, including:

• Online. Find a unit you like at a facility near you and complete your rental process online from the comfort of your home.
• Over the phone. If you’d like to speak with a facility manager before signing your lease, give us a call.
• In person. Would you like to visit your unit in person prior to putting pen to paper? Come by your nearest facility to rent with us in person.

Are you still wrestling with unanswered questions? Browse our FAQ page for more information, and don’t hesitate to contact us.