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 Hamilton
Vaultra Storage
Pricing
Call or visit our website for pricing.
Services offered
- Personal and business storage
- Vehicle Storage
- Climate controlled storage units
- U-Haul truck rental
- Moving and packing supplies
- Secure electronic gate entry system
- IP cameras with motion sensors for safety
- Indoor storage units
Why Vaultra Storage is recommended by our expert
Vaultra Storage is a company currently operating in Ontario and Alberta, while rapidly expanding across Canada. The safety of their units is one of their priorities. With the help of secured gates, 24/7 video recording, customized codes for access, climate control units and security lighting, they make sure your belongings are safe at all times. Their customer service is also a top priority. They strive to provide a convenient and friendly experience; you can easily access your account online or use their live chat if you have any questions. Their phone reservation hours are also open as late as 10pm to give flexibility to your busy schedule. Finally, they are a 100% Canadian owned and operated company who believe in giving back to the community by working with non-profit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity to give back to people in need.
Local office
274 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6N6
Ancaster Mini Storage
Pricing
- 4’x 8′ rates start at $165
- 5’x 10′ rates start at $195
- 10’x 10′ rates start at $265
- 20 x 20 rates start at $ 750
They also offer sizes including 8’x20′ and 10’x20′ with prices available upon request.
Services offered
- Self storage services
- Packing supplies
- Moving supplies
- U-haul trucks & Trailers rentals
Why Ancaster Mini Storage is recommended by our expert
Located in the Ancaster Business Park, Ancaster Mini Storage have been providing self-storage rentals for over 30 years, just minutes away from Hamilton. They offer a variety of storage unit sizes, ranging from 4′ x 8′ to 20′ x 20′, all with a height of 8 feet approx. The 4′ x 8′ unit is ideal for apartments with small furniture items, while the 20′ x 20′ unit is perfect for accommodating furnishings from a four or five-bedroom home and is even spacious enough to fit two cars.
Additionally, they provide U-Haul truck and trailer rentals, along with a wide range of moving supplies such as moving boxes, packing paper, tape dispensers, bubble wrap, stretch wrap, newsprint, wardrobe boxes, and more.
Local office
1235 Osprey Drive Ancaster, Ontario L9G-4V5
BigSteelBox
Pricing
8′ x 7′ – $99 +tax 10′ x 8′ – $139 +tax 20′ x 8′ – $159 +tax 40′ x 8′ – $209 +tax *If you store your container at their location there will be an on-site storage fee ranging from $29-$49/month at most locations.
Services offered
- Storage delivered to your home
- Load and unload once
- Very secure – containers are weather and rodent-proof and equipped with steel Lock Box
- All locations backed by a Canadian Call Center
Why BigSteelBox is recommended by our expert
BigSteelBox is a Canadian-owned and operated storage company that makes moving and storage feel better! They rent and sell portable storage containers in 8′, 10′, 20′ and 40′ for storage at your home or at one of their secure locations. BigSteelBoxes are actually shipping containers so they are weather and rodent-proof, and come equipped with a steel Lock Box to protect your padlock from bolt cutters. Their service is extremely convenient because they bring the storage to you, so you only have to load and unload your items once. From their storage facility in Mississauga, ON, they’re able to provide portable storage unit rentals and sales to residential and business customers in Mississauga, Milton, Brampton, Etobicoke, Milton, Oakville, Toronto and surrounding area. Whether you need secure storage at home or on the job site, BigSteelBox can help. Plus, you get AIR MILES® Reward Miles™ for the purchase or monthly rental payments of a moving and storage container.
Local office
2403 Stanfield Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 1R6
Clutter
Pricing
Available on demand
Services offered
- Storage services
- Moving services
- Packing services
Why Clutter is recommended by our expert
Clutter is a moving and storage company putting forward transparency and technology that offers premium moving and storage services. They have over 52,000 satisfied customers nationwide, hence their recognition as one of the most trusted and experienced moving companies. They also carry out delivery services, including packing, unpacking, and shipping. Clutter provides its services to make people’s lives convenient so customers can experience more of what they love while their properties are secured and moved safely. They are focused on leveraging technology to make your move or storage experience as efficient as possible. They offer a Smart Storage service that is climate controlled, accessed and monitored only by trained Clutter professionals, has a photo inventory of all of your items, and provides customers with on-demand pickups and deliveries.
Local office
1218 S Service Rd W, Oakville, ON L6L 5T7, CA
Apple Self Storage
Pricing
- 5×5 – $81 per 4 weeks
- 5×10 – $130 per 4 weeks
- 10×10 – $216 per 4 weeks
- 10×15 – $279 per 4 weeks
- 10×20 – $329 per 4 weeks
*Check out website for ongoing specials!
Services offered
- Indoor and outdoor drive-up units
- 24-hour surveillance
- Packing and moving supplies available
- Mailboxes for rent
- Large loading bays
- Office Rentals
- Individually alarmed units
- Complimentary carts and dollies
Why Apple Self Storage is recommended by our expert
Apple Self Storage offers a great selection of affordable storage options in the Hamilton area. Each of their units comes with 24/hour access, alongside a great range of security arrangements, ensuring that your possessions are safe and easily accessible while they are in storage. This combined with their exceptional customer service, knowledgeable staff, good online reputation, and great prices, makes Apple Self Storage a great place to find storage solutions near Hamilton.
Local office
701 Third Line Oakville, ON L6L 4B1
Frequently asked questions
- The cost of storage units depends on the type of storage unit, size required and the location. It can cost a few dollars per month to store specific things and hundreds of dollars per month to store an entire apartment in a climate-controlled unit. If you need to store all your belongings for a month until your new home is ready, you should budget between 150$ 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’
