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 Vancouver
NationWide Self Storage
Pricing
- 5 x 5 – Sky Lockers – Starting at $49 / month +Get 1st Month FREE + 50% Off Next 3 Months!
- 5 x 5 – Small – Starting at $99 / month + Get 1st Month FREE + 50% Off Next 3 Months!
- 5 x 10 – Small – Starting at $209 / month + Get 1st Month FREE + 50% Off Next 3 Months!
- 10 x 10 – Medium – Starting at $335 / month + Get 1st Month FREE + 50% Off Next 3 Months!
- 10 x 11.5 – starting at $359/month + Get 1st Month FREE + 50% Off Next 3 Months!
- 10 x 15 – starting at $448/month + Get 50% OFF First 3 Months
Services offered
- Climate-controlled storage units
- State-of-the-art security monitoring via a smartphone app
- Keyless lockers via an app on your phone
- Enhanced security monitoring via an app on your phone
- Easily share access to your locker via an app on your phone
- Open Mon – Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Sat-Sun. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Online payments
- Free Shaw Go Wifi
- Dollies & Carts available
- Moving Supplies available
- Drive-in Loading Bay
- Free Online Reservations
- Proudly Canadian-Owned
Why NationWide Self Storage is recommended by our expert
NationWide Self Storage Pender is home to Vancouver’s newest and most secure self-storage facility. Along with great deals, enjoy high-tech blue-tooth access to the facility, elevators and your locker from your smartphone. No more codes and keys! Share, monitor and revoke access with family, friends, or employees in real time from your phone.
Beyond security and convenience, customer satisfaction is at the heart of their business, demonstrated by the excellent 5-Star Google Ratings. Conveniently located at 1223 E. Pender St, with easy access to East Hastings Street, Clark Drive and Hwy. #1. The facility is situated a mere 5 minutes from Downtown Vancouver, making it one of the closest self-storage facilities to the downtown core. Whether you need to store your personal items or expand your business, they offer a wide range of unit sizes to meet your needs.
Local office
1223 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1W7
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
- Drive-Up and Interior Units
- Dock High Loading Bay With Hydraulic Lift
- Elevator Access
- Drive Up Access
- Moving Carts
- Climate Controlled
- Easy Access from Knight Street Bridge
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
1311 East Kent Ave N, Vancouver, BC V5X 4T6
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 Langley, BC, they’re able to provide portable storage unit rentals and sales to residential and business customers in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and the entire Lower Mainland. Whether you need secure storage at home or on the job site, BigSteelBox can help.
Local office
20142 Logan Avenue, Langley City, BC, V3A 4L6
Sentinel Storage
Pricing
- 5×5 – $160 + taxes
- 10×10 – $374 + taxes
Services offered
- Heated
- Indoor
- Drive Up Garage
- Alarmed
- Outdoor Parking
- RV and Car Storage Options
Why Sentinel Storage is recommended by our expert
Sentinel Storage operates a range of different storage facilities across the entire of Canada. Their units are fairly expensive but come equipped with the modern features that you would expect to find in a high-class storage facility. They have earnt a good online reputation, shown by their 4.5 rating on Google, making Sentinel Storage a good choice for people who want a storage locker in a modern storage facility.
Local office
8866 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 3V8
Griffin Self-Storage
Pricing
- 5×5 – $179 + taxes
Services offered
- Video Surveillance
- Individually Alarmed Lockers
- Climate Controlled
- 24HR Access Available
- Business Centre Services
- Moving Supplies Available
- Car Storage Units
Why Griffin Self-Storage is recommended by our expert
Griffin Self Storage offers a state-of-the-art storage facility in the North Vancouver area. It offers a plethora of great amenities that are bound to appeal to individual customers and businesses alike, including a modern business center, video surveillance and individually alarmed lockers for your peace of mind. Which when combined with their excellent online reputation and reasonable prices, makes Griffin Storage a good choice for your storage needs.
Local office
200 – 901 Third Street West, North Vancouver B.C. V7P 3P9
Frequently asked questions
- The cost of storage units depends on the type of storage unit, size required and the location. It can cost a few dollars per month to store specific things and hundreds of dollars per month to store an entire apartment in a climate-controlled unit. If you need to store all your belongings for a month until your new home is ready, you should budget between 150$ 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’
