Yes. I am writing a review about a storage facility. I would never even have known as much as I unfortunately know about them had I not moved about 5 times in the past 3 years. So, here it goes.
I guess for the most part, the best things about this particular storage facility are:
#1. The service and the people who work there.
#2. Location, location, location!
#3. Safety.
#4. First month is free if you mention the special.
Unlike other storage facilities that I've used (Public Storage and Uhaul), this is probably the best one. At least for me. The other places have their own pro's which I'll get to but also have some major cons.
The people who work at East Bank Storage are friendly and knowledgeable. This is pretty much the ONLY storage facility close to a good neighborhood and not in some remote place in the middle of some remote ghetto. You'll see the least amount of sketchy people at this facility. The employees don't seem like crack heads nor do the people who put their entrusted belongings there. In fact, I think the employees listen to Christian rock music.
The cons of East Bank;
Unlike Public Storage or Uhaul where you can access your belongings 24/7, you can only access your belongings at this place monday through friday, during work hours. So, they close at 5p. And on saturday they close at 3p. And they are not open on sunday.
The other major setback is that this facility is designed like a building and the units are on different floors, so there is a huge lift. The other places have drive up garages and individual units at ground level. But also exposed to the outdoors and the elements. So anyway, once-and-a-while, you get there and someone else is using the lift and you just have to wait. Luckily I've never waited that long but it could be a major clusterfuck during peak moving times. The nice thing though is that because of these hours, the facility is always being monitored. And when it closes, the whole place is on lock down.
I have a friend who even rents a wine storage cellar there. So, it's basically more upscale with a few drawbacks. If you have nice or expensive shit, take it here instead of a mainstream facility. Otherwise, the others are a-ok, I guess. read more