Millstream Self Storage: Secure Drive-Up Rental Storage Units in Victoria

Drive-up Rental Storage Units in Victoria, Langford and Colwood

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A drive-up storage unit is a garage-like unit that offers convenience and utility. The benefits of a drive-up storage unit include the following:

 

• ​They are easily accessible as you can drive up to the storage units and directly load or unload your vehicle.

• They are especially ideal for bulky furniture or big appliances and boxes.

• It is convenient for people moving homes or offices to move belongings without using staircases, tight hallways or elevators.

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General Storage Tips

 

Read the following handy tips before loading your belongings in our storage unit. These will guide and help you load your goods correctly and store them securely.

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• Use plastic sheets, pallets and heavy drop cloths to keep furniture or boxes off the floor.

• Stack similar-sized boxes on top of each other.

• Stack the largest box first and add a few lighter boxes on top.

• Remember not to stack any box/item above fragile goods boxes.

• Consider using freestanding shelves and placing boxes on furniture and appliances to maximize your storage space.

• Remember to utilize the extra space under tables to store boxes.

• Putting your sofa on one end or along the corner edges will save a lot of space.

• Keep your goods in order of utility. Remember to often store things you need in front of your storage unit.

• Leave a walking space or aisle to access items behind the storage unit.

• Ensure that there is enough air space between items for adequate ventilation.

• Do not hang any items on the walls.

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Things to Keep in Mind Before Renting a Storage Unit

 

Consider these key features when selecting a storage unit:

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Temperature control: Opt for a facility that offers climate-controlled units to protect temperature-sensitive items.

Accessibility: Choose between ground-floor units for easy access or upper-floor units for potential cost savings.

Security: Ensure the facility provides a safe environment for your belongings.

Cleanliness: A clean and well-maintained facility helps preserve your items.

Additional amenities: Look for facilities offering extra benefits like free Wi-Fi or workspace.

Compare: Compare sizes, prices, and features across different facilities to find the best fit for your needs.

 

We can provide detailed explanations, help you assess your specific requirements, and offer personalized recommendations to ensure that you find the ideal storage solution. Visit us or call for more information about our rental storage units in Victoria, Langford and Colwood.

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Storage Unit Sizes We Offer

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At Millstream Self Storage, we offer a variety of self-storage unit sizes to accommodate our customers' diverse needs. Our range includes compact, small, medium, and large units, providing flexible storage solutions for residents of Toronto.

 

Compact storage units are ideal for storing smaller items such as cabinets, gardening tools, or sports equipment for temporary or long-term storage.

 

Our small storage units offer an affordable option for those requiring storage space equivalent to a walk-in closet. They can comfortably accommodate items like a twin-sized mattress.

 

Medium storage units are suitable for storing the contents of an average-sized bedroom or studio apartment. They are perfect for storing oversized furniture, appliances, or outdoor patio furniture.

 

Our large storage units are ideal for storing belongings from multiple bedrooms or larger living spaces.

 

These examples provide a general idea of what each unit size can accommodate. To determine the ideal storage unit size for your needs, we recommend assessing the number of belongings you have and comparing them to the sizes mentioned above.

 

 

FAQs

 

The following are some commonly asked questions about our rental storage units in Victoria, Langford and Colwood:

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What Can I Store, and how can I store them?

 

Whatever our requirements, our storage units in Victoria should meet them. Some examples include:

Furniture and appliances:

• Empty and clean the appliances thoroughly.

• Freezers and fridges must defrost completely.

• Do not store any baked-on items that may invite pests.

• You should disassemble large furniture such as bed frames, shelves and tables.

• Store the loose nuts and bolts securely inside a separate plastic bag for quick re-assembly.

• Cover mattresses, furniture and appliances fully to protect them from damage.

• Try to store fragile and expensive devices such as televisions, stereos and computers in their original boxes.

• If original packing material is unavailable, use boxes and bubble wrap, which we sell in our on-site stores.

• Label all chords and boxes for easy identification.

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Breakables:

• All fragile goods should be separately covered/packed in tissue paper or bubble wrap.

• Keep cups and bowls together and stack plates vertically for safety.

• Write “Fragile” on every box that contains crockery or breakable items.

• Store mirrors, wall paintings, and pictures vertically, wrapped in ink-free papers.

 

Clothing, linen and carpets:

• Wash all clothing and linen before storing them in boxes.

• Do not enclose carpets or clothes within plastic bags.

• Hang your clothes on hangers using a wardrobe box.

• Clean woollen carpets thoroughly to keep pests at bay.

• Roll carpets right-side out and do not fold to preserve the pile.

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Machinery and vehicles:

• Empty all gas and propane tanks.

• Wash your vehicle properly and apply a wax coat.

• Replace the filters and oil.

• Inflate the tires properly.

• Place plywood or cardboard under any vehicle or machinery that may potentially leak.

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What Can I Not Store?

 

Governmental laws prohibit several items from being stored at our facilities. Please abide by these laws so that we can keep your and other customers' belongings secure.

 

Prohibited items include the following:

• Arms, ammunition, firearms or explosives.

• Hazardous, toxic or radioactive items, flammable liquids and materials, and biological agents.

• Goods that present a serious danger to the storage unit, its staff, fellow customers and your goods.

• Gas canisters for barbeques or recreational vehicle use.

• Aerosol cans.

• Contaminated goods, pollutants, asbestos or other goods of a potentially dangerous nature.

• Good or substances illegally obtained.

• Birds, insects, fish, animals or other living creatures.

• Food or perishable goods.

• Dry foods (like rice, pet food, flour, etc.).

• Garbage or other things which emit foul fumes, smells or odours.

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Will My Belongings Be Safe?

 

Yes, they will. Our state-of-the-art storage units provide unparalleled protection with features such as:

• Closed-circuit security cameras

• Individual door alarms

• Computer keypad entry & exit

• Fire sprinklers

• Smoke Detectors

• Alarmed perimeter fencing

 

If you have any questions about the safety of our rental storage units in Victoria, Langford and Colwood, please reach out to us. You can visit our resources section for more information.

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What Should I Do Before Moving Out?

 

When you move out, we will refund your $25.00 deposit if you:

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• Provide 14 days' notice before the 1st or the 15th of the month they plan to vacate the unit.

• Pay the full charges.

• Cause no damage to the storage unit and leave nothing behind.

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What Should I Look for in a Self-Storage Unit?

 

Before renting a self-storage unit, we recommend our clients consider the following:

• The amount of space they will require.

• The duration.

• Whether any items are temperature sensitive and require climate-control.

• Their budget.

• Their future storage requirements.

 

What Are Drive-up Storage Units?

 

Drive-storage units drive your belongings to the unit's doors and unload items. This feature is particularly useful for those accessing their units frequently.

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Do you have any more questions about our Victoria, Langford and Colwood rental self-storage units? Please send them to us, and we'll reply shortly.

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Why Choose Us?

 

As a family business, we understand the value of our customers’ trust in our services. We have trained and friendly staff that provide excellent customer service. We can solve your storage problems with our commitment to providing precise, transparent, hands-on service. Everyone deserves access to an excellent storage solution, so we offer a wide selection of unit sizes. Whether your residential or commercial requirements, we are your own off-site safe. Depending on your specific requirements, we can provide diverse storage solutions between 3x5 and 14x20 dimensions. With our services, you can rest assured that your belongings are secure under the best standards of safety and protection.

 

Call or email us today to reserve a space in our Victoria, Langford and Colwood storage facilities.

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Easy Payment Options

 

The cost of our storage solutions is based on square footage, location, and features. However, you don’t have to worry about payment and arranging finances. Whether short-term or long-term, you would be hard-pressed to locate another storage facility in Victoria with such flexible payment options.

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