How Much Storage Space do I Need?

Many times in life we find we need extra self storage space. In our North Vancouver storage facility, we see people come in when they downsize to a condo; a death of a relative; a live-in relationship goes sour. Life happens. We also see people with hobbies or an eBay or other resale businesses.

How Much Storage Space?

The question many of these people ask is, how much space do I need? Well, start by asking yourself these 3 questions first.

1. Do I need all this stuff?

Be realistic and practical. If you got rid of some of this stuff, would you really miss it? When was the last time I used it? (If you can’t answer this, you should probably chuck it!) Does it have any sentimental or monetary value? Will its value increase with time or will the kids/relatives eventually want this?

2. What am I storing?

Some items need special types of storage space. In North Van people have an outdoor lifestyle and that means boats and campers, which need special storage. Valuable papers or records would do best in heated and dry storage. Heated storage does cost more but will prevent temperature changes from damaging your belongings. So, determine which items will be stored, take inventory, make a list and have this information ready when you decide to store.

3. What size do I need?

Now that you know how much and what kind of stuff you’ll have to store, you need to determine the size of storage unit you will require. The information provided is pretty standard for most companies:

5 x 5 = Small items, boxes, sports gear
5 x 10 = Small 1-bedroom apartment or motorcycle and gear
10 x 10 = 1 bedroom home
10 x 15 = 2-3 bedroom home
10 x 20 = 3-4 bedroom home
10 x 30 = 5 bedroom home

Whatever you should choose to store, we have the solution for you. For a full list of available sizes and for any questions, check out our self storage units.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.