Looking for affordable and professional self-storage in your area? Here’s how we can help. Entrusting our precious belongings to a self-storage company that we don’t know can be a stressful experience. This is compounded by the labyrinth that is the internet, where many companies have flashy websites offering the world at affordable prices. However, good marketing and web design do not necessarily mean that they offer the best storage solutions in your area.
At MovingWaldo, we want to help demystify the world of self-storage. In this handy guide, we have gathered all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ve chosen the best self-storage companies in your area, based on the services they offer, online customer reviews, and the quality of their equipment and services.
MovingWaldo’s list of the 5 best storage units in Montréal
StorageMart
Pricing
Prices and availability for 5×5, 5X10, 10X10, 10X15, 10X20, and all unit sizes available on their website, or call them 24/7 to speak to a storage expert.
Services offered
- Heated Units
- Moving Carts
- Dock-High Loading Bays
- Elevator Access
- Vehicle storage options
Why StorageMart is recommended by our expert
With approximately 225 locations in three countries, StorageMart began with a single store in Columbia, MO and is now the largest privately-owned, family-operated storage company in the world. Dedicated to providing clean, well-lit storage units, and friendly customer service, StorageMart is led by the Burnam family, which has been in the storage industry for four generations. Through the “Store it Forward” charitable giving program, StorageMart gives back to the many communities it calls home. For more information, please visit: www.storage-mart.com.
Local office
255 Shannon St, Montreal, Quebec H3C 2J6, Canada
Montreal Mini Storage
Pricing
Prices vary depending on the availability of storage units. You can visit the Entreposage Montreal Mini-Storage website to discover the price of each unit.
Services offered
- Secure 24-hour access
- Controlled temperature
- Packaging supplies available
- Indoor unloading
- Office rentals
- Outdoor parking
- Freight elevator
- Carts available
- Manager on site *Note that the services available may vary from one facility to another.
Why Montreal Mini Storage is recommended by our expert
Entreposage Montreal Mini-Storage operates numerous storage facilities across the island of Montreal, so no matter where you are located, you will be able to find a branch near you. Each of their branches offer a wide variety of services, such as temperature control, and interior docks, they also offer several unit sizes to be able to meet all your storage needs. They also place great importance on the security of your property. Indeed, thanks to a centralized surveillance system, surveillance cameras, an electronic access system, and even more, they ensure that your goods are always safe. Finally, in addition to offering affordable prices, they also have promotions that allow you to save even more!
Local office
2250 Boul Maisonneuve, Montreal, QC H1W 3K7
Stor-Wel
Pricing
Available on demand
Services offered
- Storage
- Archive storage
- Packaging material Onsite business center Store and shipping Miniature storage services Shelving
Why Stor-Wel is recommended by our expert
Stor-Wel Mini-Entrepôt is a self-storage facility that offers a high-tech approach to storage. Using technologies, including door alarms, hidden surveillance cameras and multi-gate access system to monitor who visits the building, they make sure that your belonging are always safely stored, whether it is for short, or a long-term rental. They also offer additional services to storage, such as packaging supply, mailbox rentals and even international courier services.
Local office
7977 17e Ave, Montréal, QC H1Z 3R2
PODS
Pricing
- Local moves typically range between $599 to $899.
- Long-distance moves typically range from $1,499 to $3,999.
Services offered
- Local and long-distance moves
- Interprovincial moves
- Commercial and office moves
- Packing supplies
- Packing and unpacking
- Storage
Why PODS is recommended by our expert
Unlike other companies on our list, PODS provides moving and storage container services. As an industry pioneer and leader since 1998, PODS offers residential and commercial moving and storage services with contactless delivery and pick-up across a vast service network that spans North America, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
A PODS portable container is delivered to you, allowing you to load it on your schedule. You can keep it in your driveway for 24/7 access, store it at one of their secure indoor facilities, or have it moved to your new home. Click on the website button to get a discount on your moving and storage container by using the promo code WALDO.
Local office
3035 Rue Hochelaga, Montréal, QC H1W 1G1
U-Haul
Pricing
Available on demand
Services offered
- Indoor/Outdoor Storage
- U-Box portable storage units
- Individual secure spaces
- 24 hour video surveillance
- Air-conditioned/heated control
- Moving truck/van rental
- Packing and moving equipment
- Full service available (delivery, packing, moving, storage)
- Insurance options
Why U-Haul is recommended by our expert
U-Haul Moving and Storage provides units with a host of different amenities at good prices. Each of the units in their facility come with individual alarms, 24/7 video surveillance, electronically controlled access and much, much more, ensuring that your possessions are safe and secure when you store with U Haul. This combined with their good online reputation and being a leader in the storage industry ensures that they are a good choice for people seeking storage units.
Local office
5286 Chem. de la Côte-Saint-Paul, Montréal, QC H4C 1X1
Frequently asked questions
- The cost of storage units depends on the type of storage unit, size required and the location. It can cost a few dollars per month to store specific things and hundreds of dollars per month to store an entire apartment in a climate-controlled unit. If you need to store all your belongings for a month until your new home is ready, you should budget between 150$ to 500$ for a 3-bedroom apartment. Cost of storage per item per month: *These are only approximate prices. Prices may vary depending on many factors.
- A bike: 10$ per month
- A set of tires: 15$ per month
- A couch: 30-40$ per month
- 4 appliances: 100$ per month
- If your new home is not quite ready and you need to store your belongings for a period of time, there are different options for you. Some companies will offer to pick up your belongings at your current location, then bring it to your new home only when it is ready. They will charge you storage costs on a monthly basis until they deliver your belongings to your new residence. The benefit of this solution is that most of these companies will charge you for a single move. If you decide to rent a self-storage unit, you may have to pay to get your belongings there, then hire movers again to bring it to your new home.
- There are many things to consider in the selection of a storage unit, including:
- Size: do you need a large storage unit or only to store a specific item?
- Temperature control: will your items get damaged due to high or low temperatures?
- Location: does it need to be close to your home?
- Access: do you need 24h access? Most storage units don’t have 24h access.
- Frequency: how often will you visit the unit?
- Security: are your items so valuable they need to be watched 24/7?
- Insurance: do you need insurance for your items?
- If you have a home insurance policy, you are likely to be insured for your belongings kept in a storage unit. This said, the insurance might only cover your belongings in the storage unit for 90 days, after which you would need a separate insurance. Insurance for storage units can usually be purchased with the company itself.
- Having access to your belongings always will depend on the storage unit company. Some self-storage units have 24/7 access, while others have late business hours.
- Items prohibited in a storage unit usually include:
- Anything inflammable or explosive
- Firearms, weapons, or ammunition
- Perishable food
- Plants
- Animals of any kind
- If it doesn’t feel right, it is probably wrong!
- The size of the storage unit you will need will depend on the number of things you have to put in storage. Based on the average content of a household, here’s the storage unit size you’ll need:
Size of home Storage unit size needed Less than 500 sq. ft. 5’ X 10’ 500 sq. ft. 10’ X 10’ 800 sq. ft. 10’ X 15’ 1000-1200 sq. ft. 10’ X 20’ 1600 sq. ft. 10’ X 25’ 2000-3000 sq. ft. 10’ X 30’ Over 3000 sq. ft. Over 10’ X 30’
