Both options keep your belongings secure, but they’re built for different needs. Here’s how to decide which one is right for what you’re storing.
Drive-up units are exterior, ground-level units with a roll-up door you can pull your vehicle right up to. They’re ideal for furniture, tools, equipment, vehicles, and anything bulky or heavy that’s easier to load without carrying it through a hallway.
Climate controlled units are indoors and maintain a more consistent temperature and humidity level year-round, protecting sensitive items from North Carolina’s summer heat and winter swings.
Wood furniture, electronics, musical instruments, photographs, artwork, important documents, leather, and clothing all benefit from stable conditions — heat and humidity swings can warp, crack, or mold items like these over time.
Tools, outdoor equipment, patio furniture, vehicles, appliances, and general household boxes typically do fine in a drive-up unit, especially for shorter-term storage.
Climate controlled units generally run a bit higher per month than a comparably sized drive-up unit, reflecting the added protection. For valuable or sensitive items, it’s usually worth it — for everything else, drive-up is a great value.
For sensitive items like electronics, wood furniture, documents, or artwork, yes — the stable temperature and humidity protect against damage that drive-up storage can’t guard against.
Yes, our larger drive-up units are well suited for vehicle, motorcycle, or small equipment storage.
Slightly, yes, but current pricing for both options is always shown live on our Units & Pricing page.
