Storage Unit Sizes
Every customer receives a personal facility access code, and there is also drive-up access to every unit with loading trucks. We pride ourselves on making your experience with Secure Storage as smooth and easy as possible. In addition, our unit rates are extremely competitive and reasonable. There’s no secret to our success. We’ve been in business for over 20 years because our customer service is second to none, and we guarantee that your belongings are safe with us. Why wait any longer? Call us now to reserve your unit.
Storage Guide
Whether you are buying or selling a home, heading home for summer break, or making room for baby; a storage unit can provide that extra space you need to store items from your home or apartment. If you have never rented a storage unit before it may seem confusing but it is actually a very simple process.
Storage Unit Sizes
The first step is to determine the size of storage unit you will need. The size guide below can provide a general description of how much will fit into a specific storage unit. The capacity of a storage unit will vary based on the type of items you are storing and how you pack. For instance, if you are storing large furniture or appliances those items will take up more space.
For example, a student storing items from a dorm room or small apartment would want to rent an 8x10 or 10x12 storage unit. If you are trying to declutter a packed single car garage then you may need a 10x16 or 10x20 storage unit. If you are still unsure what size you need our managers will be glad to assist you with choosing a storage unit for your specific requirements.
Storage Units
8x10
10x12
10x16
10x20
8x10
Can hold furnishings from small studio apartment, such as:
- king mattress set
- love seat
- small dining room table with chairs
- boxes and other small items
Also great for storing a motorcycle or small ATVs
10x12
Can hold most furnishings for a one bedroom apartment or items for three small bedroom, large motorcycles, ATVs, mowers and other yard maintenance equipment.
10x16
Can hold furnishings for two bedroom apartments, including some appliances. Can hold a compact vehicle or trailer that is under 15 feet in length and under 8 feet in width.
10x20
Can hold most furnishings and appliances for a two to three bedrrom house. Can hold a full size vehicle or trailer that is under 19 feet in length and under 8 feet in width.
Rental Process
Once the size of storage unit has been determined you will need to call our rental office to proceed with the rental process. You will be asked to fill out a rental agreement and you will be asked for copy of a valid drivers license or personal identification.
Packing a storage unit
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are packing your storage unit:
- Load larger items first and keep heavier items on the floor then stack light boxes on top.
- Group items together based on rooms to make it easier to find items.
- Store valuable items in the back of the storage unit.
- Keep items that you may need to access later in the front of the storage unit.
- With larger units you can create an isle down the middle to make items more accessible.
- Remove the legs from dinning tables so they will store flat against the wall.
- Stack dinning chairs on top of each other.
- Consider storing mattress flat to prevent unevenness.
- Cover mattresses and upholstered furniture with plastic covers to protect them from dust and pests.
Storage FYI
Leasing Terms
Storage unit leases are on month to month terms. You will be given an option to prorate current month rent if paying next months rent as well to keep everyone’s rent coming due on the first of the month or you can just pay for the full current months rent. A one time refundable deposit of $10.00 will be paid at time of renting and will be returned upon moving out if nothing is left in the unit.
Insuring Your Items
Secure Storage does not insure the items that you are storing in the unit. We recommend that you speak to an insurance agent about renters insurance or confirm whether the items will be covered under a home owner policy. Some companies that provide tenant storage insurance are Minico, and Safestor. Be sure to ask what is not covered under their policies.
Securing Your Unit
The type of lock you use to secure your unit is very important. A good quality lock will have a thick, hardened steel shackle and a 5-pin tumbler. We recommend that you use a disc lock, which can be purchased at the rental office. It is also recommended that you keep an extra key in a safe place in case you lose your key. For a fee, we will cut your lock if you lose your keys.
Do Not Store
To protect your items from rodents and insects do not store perishable food, pet food or anything that can spoil and that will attract any unwanted pests. Do not store kitchen appliances that have not been cleaned.
Unfortunately, we cannot control what your neighbor will store in their storage unit. To better protect your items pack using new boxes and avoid using boxes from the grocery store or any boxes that have been used for food or beverages. Better yet, invest in plastic totes with lids and cover mattresses, sofas, and chairs with plastic covers.
Storage units can get very hot in the summer and really cold in the winter. Items that are volatile, flammable, combustible, explosive, or poisonous, i.e., paint, batteries, tires, asbestos, chemicals, corrosives, and pollutants are prohibited from being stored in the storage unit.
Restrictions
Idaho Statutes 55-2303 states that a facility operator cannot lease a storage unit to be used for residential purposes and a lessee may not use a leased space for residential purposes. In addition, we restrict the use of the storage unit to be used for storage only and do not allow activities such as repair or maintenance of personal property, transacting business matters other than storing items for an offsite business, or using a storage unit to conduct garage or yard sales.