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Best Storage Units in Suffolk

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Suffolk Storage Units on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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3401 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • 24/7
  • Self Service
  • Vehicle Storage

Why choose this provider?

Storage Depot caters to residents of Suffolk and the neighboring areas. The facility offers secure storage units in a wide range of sizes, from rooms as small as 5x5 which can safely keep business documents and important papers to units as spacious as 10x30 that can fit boxes of belongings and old furniture. Security amenities include facility fences and gates, video surveillance, and an onsite manager who oversees operations. Storage Depot is located near the Portsmouth shipyards.

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4.3
Google
4.3 / 5 (37)

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5.0
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20042 Isle of Wight Industrial Park Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430
  • Climate Control

Why choose this provider?

Isle Stor-It is a storage facility that provides storage solutions to Suffolk residents. The facility offers climate-control storage units of varying sizes that are suitable for environmentally sensitive items. These units can safeguard these items against pests, theft, vandalism, and temperature-related issues like humidity and temperature changes that cause cracking, rusting, mold, and mildew. All the units are on the ground level, making them easy to access for the tenants. The facility is monitored by 24-hour video surveillance.

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4.8
Google
4.8 / 5 (12)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (3)

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5.0
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201 Battery Park Rd, Smithfield, VA 23430
  • 24/7
  • Climate Control
  • Self Service
  • Vehicle Storage

Why choose this provider?

Smithfield Self Storage caters to customers in the Suffolk metro and its surrounding communities. It offers climate-controlled and drive-up storage units to help clients who are renovating their homes or offices and need to free up space. Its storage solutions are also ideal for those who need a place to secure their essential belongings as they travel. They can fit items like appliances, beds, dressers, and furniture. Smithfield Self Storage has been operating since the 1980s.

Reputation:

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4.8
Google
4.8 / 5 (9)

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5.0
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3101 Bromay Street, Chesapeake, VA 23321
  • 24/7
  • Vehicle Storage
  • Climate Control

Why choose this provider?

Located in Virginia, Harbour View Self Storage is a storage unit facility providing storage services and solutions to locals in Suffolk. Its self-storage units range from 5'x5' to 20'x30' in size and have options for climate-controlled rooms and drive-up access. Clients may also avail of boat, RV, and vehicle parking spaces, truck and trailer rentals, and packing and moving supplies. The facility's features include on-site property management, 24-hour video surveillance monitoring, electronic gates, a business room, and a lounge area.

Reputation:

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3.7
Google
3.7 / 5 (43)
Facebook
3.7 / 5 (3)

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5.0
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4328 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
  • Self Service
  • XL Units

Why choose this provider?

StorAway Self Storage - Portsmouth Boulevard is a depot facility that caters to individuals and businesses in the Suffolk area. The company offers a wide range of storage options including small, medium, and large units. Its keypad electronic gate entry technology offers renters a quick access method to their units. Its storage facility may accommodate household items and business archives. The company also offers units with drive-up access to accommodate the vehicles of its renters. Its renters have 24-hour access to their units.

Reputation:

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4.5
Google
4.4 / 5 (39)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (4)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
Responsiveness
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830 Broad Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707
  • Full Service
  • Self Service

Why choose this provider?

American Patriot Self-Storage caters to clients across Suffolk. It offers storage services to individuals looking to store their belongings as well as businesses looking for a place to keep their excess inventory, files, and records. Its storage facility has a lit fence and digital video surveillance, and it is monitored by a local security firm. Clients can enter the controlled gate access system using their unique codes. They also have access to their online accounts for making rental payments.

Reputation:

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4.7
Google
4.6 / 5 (57)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (22)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
Responsiveness
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4415 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
  • 24/7
  • Climate Control

Why choose this provider?

Colley Self Storage provides space-saving solutions to clients in Suffolk. It offers a range of storage options, from 3'x5' lockers and 5'x5' spaces to 10'x20' and 20'x20' garage storage areas. It also includes climate-controlled units and security cameras and allows tenants 24-hour access to their belongings. The facility is located near known local landmarks, like the Old Dominion University, the Norfolk Naval Base, and the Ghent District. Colley Self Storage strives to help the environment by using low-wattage lighting and timers as needed.

Reputation:

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4.4
Google
4.6 / 5 (19)
Facebook
1.0 / 5 (1)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
3.8
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2108 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434
  • 24/7
  • Self Service

Why choose this provider?

Route 58 Self Storage is a secure facility serving Suffolk and its surrounding communities. It rents out 119 storage units with sizes ranging from 5'x10' to 8'x20' and are contained in a fully fenced and gated area with video surveillance around the clock. Short-term and long-term storage options are available. Route 58 also provides outdoor storage for vehicles such as cars, boats, and trailers. The self-storage company's name comes from its convenient location along Route 58.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
4.2
Google
4.2 / 5 (5)

Professionalism:

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.
5.0
Responsiveness
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Storage units are secure, enclosed spaces that people rent to store possessions they aren't using or they don't have space for in their homes. Some of the most popular items to put in a storage unit are old furniture, vehicles, seasonal clothing, mattresses, toys, art, and other collectibles.

    Storage units are leased from the owner of a storage facility, which usually has many of such units on a single lot. Units are typically rented per month, with a rental agreement that details activities and items that are prohibited in the unit.

    At some facilities, there are indoor and outdoor units. The indoor units are sometimes climate-controlled. Units usually come in a range of sizes for different amounts of storage, with the price fluctuating based on the size and other amenities like climate control and electricity.

  • How much do storage units cost on average?

    The average cost of renting a storage unit can fall in a range between $20 and $450 per month. The variance in price depends on a variety of factors, such as size, the value of the items being stored, and whether it is temperature controlled.

  • Can you live in a storage unit?

    No. Living in a storage unit violates the rules of most storage unit rental companies, and most local and federal housing laws require that the owners of a storage facility evict anyone found living in one of the units.

  • How can you figure out what size storage unit you need?

    To select a storage unit big enough to fit your belongings but not so large that you'll be paying for unfilled space, put the possessions you intend to store in one place, calculate the approximate volume by measuring the height, length, and width of the load and multiplying them together.

  • How do you know if you need a storage unit?

    If you have more possessions than you have space to store them in your home, you may need a storage unit. It's a practical, cost-effective option to put things that you don't use often or are not appropriate for the current season in another location.

  • Does homeowners insurance cover a storage unit?

    Most homeowners insurance policies don't cover storage units automatically. If your homeowners policy has coverage for "off-premises personal property," items in a storage unit are usually included.

  • How do you store clothing in a storage unit?

    An important consideration when storing clothing in a storage unit is making sure it stays dry. When storage facilities are not climate-controlled, you'll want to use a vacuum-sealed bag or a wardrobe box to protect your clothes against moisture and insects.

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