Self-storage is a service where you rent a space outside your home or business to keep your belongings when you need extra room.
Learn how self-storage works at Storage Solutions.
The cost to rent a storage unit depends on the:
Visit our Sizes & Pricing page for current pricing information.
Our contracts are monthly (minimum 28 days). You are welcome to stay for as little as one month or as long as you like – there are no obligations.
No, you do not need to sign a long-term lease. Our contracts are monthly (minimum 28 days).
Yes, you can rent a storage unit, either in-person or online, and access it the same day at Storage Solutions, even if it is outside of our in-person office hours.
No! We offer ONLINE self-storage rentals. In addition to being able to easily rent directly online from our website, you can rent, pay and communicate by text, phone or email! We promise we will look after you quickly & efficiently.
WHEN RENTING ONLINE: Click the 'Pay and Complete Move-In' button once. The system may take a few minutes to process your storage rental. Clicking this button more than once or using your browser's back button to leave this section, may result in your rental not going through or renting the same unit multiple times.
You can rent online, by phone, text or email. If you need help from a person, we ask that you contact us during business hours.
If you want to rent a self-storage unit in the future, please fill out our contact form and we will send you a rental agreement.
When you rent self-storage online, you will receive a Rental Agreement through our eSign email, which will require your electronic signature.
We recommend that all tenants purchase sufficient content’s insurance for their stored items from their insurance company. Storage Solutions does provide up to $5,000 of protection coverage for a storage unit rental at no extra charge to the tenant, however this coverage is not intended to replace a tenant’s own insurance or responsibility for ensuring they have appropriate insurance for the items stored in their storage rental.
Finding your storage unit rental is easy. All unit numbers begin with a CAPITAL letter & are followed by 3 digits. We have corresponding maps at each of our locations, which you can refer to to find your unit. Your unit information is in our Welcome Email.
Every 4 weeks, customers are billed their base rental rate plus HST. They are emailed their receipt.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and E-transfer.
We also offer automatic payment options and the ability to pay online via our website.
If you miss a payment, contact our office to make payment arrangements to get caught up.
You can rent a self-storage unit in just a few minutes from our website and get instant access.
We offer long access hours to both our outdoor self-storage units and indoor heated storage units.
Yes, you can rent storage while moving. It offers many benefits:
We offer a variety of sizes of storage units at our facilities. Sizes do vary by location, so visit our Sizes & Pricing page for full details. You can also virtually tour our various self-storage unit sizes on YouTube.
The storage units offered by Storage Solutions differ by location.
Storage Solutions Milton uses strictly modified shipping containers used for trans-ocean and cross-country shipping. These shipping containers are entirely encased in steel and are strong and weatherproof.
At Storage Solutions Woodstock, in addition to offering the same storage containers as our Milton facility, we also have indoor heated storage units within a building, which are made from aluminum.
At Storage Solutions Ayr, our self-storage facilities are comprised of traditional row buildings with roll up doors.
At Storage Solutions New Hamburg self-storage facility exclusively offers indoor climate-controlled storage units within a building, which are made from aluminum.
At Storage Solutions Fergus, our self-storage facilities are comprised of traditional row buildings with roll up doors as well as modified shipping containers.
That’s a good question! Typically, people underestimate how much space they need. Choosing the right storage unit size isn't just about figuring out how many boxes you have. In addition to the amount of boxes, inventory, furniture, or "stuff" you have, it is critical to consider the following:
Typically, the longer you are planning to store, the more organized your unit/container should be, however it is still best to be organized, even if for a short-term rental.
We recommend that customers plan aisles in their unit for easy access, that they do not pack items right against walls, doors or ceilings, to allow for airflow, and to measure the large, awkward items they have to figure out how they will fit into the storage unit.
To help you figure out what size unit you need, visit our Sizes & Pricing page for a helpful size comparison chart, which can help you determine what you need. You can also call or email about your storage needs and we can help you figure out what size is best.
Yes, you can store a car in a storage unit designated for car storage. 8x20 and 8x40 are ideal unit sizes for a vehicle. We offer car storage at select Storage Solutions locations:
Visit our Car Storage page for more information and check out these car storage tips. You may also find our video on how to store a car in self-storage helpful too.
Yes we do! Our Ayr self-storage facility and New Hamburg self-stroage facility offer climate-controlled storage for rent. Our Woodstock self-storage facility offers heated storage (temperature controlled storage).
When storing items in a storage unit, no matter the duration, you need to use common sense and follow the law. Learn more about what you CANNOT store in a self-storage unit.
You are responsible for buying and putting a lock on your storage unit. We do not keep copies of your lock keys, even if you purchase your lock from us (which we sell at some locations).
At Storage Solutions, we control access to our secure, self-storage facility, but your lock is the best line of defense against anyone tampering with your unit. When it comes to securing your storage unit, not all locks are created equal. Learn more about how to choose a lock.
How to physically lock your unit depends on the type of self-storage unit you have rented:
Opening and closing a storage container can seem tricky, whether you're a seasoned self-storage renter or a newbie. Plus if you don't frequently open and close it, it's easy to forget! This is why we created this How to Open & Close a Storage Container video.
If you no longer need your self-storage unit rental, and want to move out, you must submit a terminaton notice form 7 days prior to vacating your storage unit at Storage Solutions. Visit our Moving Out page for helpful information and to submit a termination notice form.
While we previously offered customers forklift services at our self-storage facilities for items on pallets, this service is no longer available.
Yes we do! For complete details visit our Mobile Storage page.
If you are looking to buy a storage container, we sometimes have 8x20 and 8x40 containers for sale. Visit our Container Sales page for more details, and give us a call to check our availability.
We offer a variety of packing supplies at our facilities to help you safely pack your belongings for storage in your unit rental. If there is anything we do not have that you need, just ask and we can order it in for you. View our Packing Supplies page for more details.
We do! Our blog is a helpful resource for new and long-time self-storage users. In addition to offering self-storage tips, we also offer tips for how to pack a box, and many helpful 'how to' videos on our YouTube Channel.
We are happy to help you. Please contact us and we will ensure we find you a storage solution.
