This is an ABSOLUTELY, INCREDIBLE FACILITY if you need to store your belongings for any reason. Dorothy, "The Boss" is so very competent, responsible and helps you feel secure in your experience moving in! Moving and packing supplies are available for purchase. The floors are remarkably clean (!!!), there is no humidity in the halls (during the Spring/Summer. Cameras throughout and the loading dock is easy to use. Truly, as a "very critical guy", I am super impressed. You won't go wrong!! read more

I relocated from another facility several months ago & couldn't be more pleased. Wonderful, helpful staff. Always clean & accessible. A good size number of carts are available to use, have never had to wait for one. Highly recommend read more

A little expensive, but very user friendly. Dorothy helped me figure out what I needed for the things being stored. A good experience.

I have rented a storage unit from this location twice now, and both times have been a great experience. The facility is modern with storage units of many different sizes, and has a spacious, climate-controlled parking garage so you have one less thing to worry about when accessing your storage unit. There have always been plenty of large carts available when I'm there (and they aren't the rickety, old ones you usually find at storage facilities). Dorothy and Michelle are very responsive and helpful. This time around, Dorothy proactively showed me different storage units that each had pros and cons vs. the rather small unit the computer automatically assigned me, and Michelle was extremely helpful with the process of renting their onsite truck (a great perk for getting your stuff to the storage unit!). read more

Marie was so helpful! She was quick to respond to our inquiry, explain everything about the unit, and give us a tour of the facility. She took the time to make sure that our access code was working, that we understood how to enter and exit the facility, and how to access our unit as well. Marie was friendly, professional, and patient while we asked questions. We cannot recommend The Lock Up enough! read more

We are very pleased with both the storage unit and the excellent customer service at the Chicago Lincoln Park Clybourn location. Recently Marie helped in making a selection for a storage unit. Marie is very knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our questions. That helped us greatly in the selection process. The facility is wonderful and the well designed unloading area makes the move-in process much easier. We are very happy customers and recommend this facility to others read more

This is the BEST Storage facility ever! After leaving the burbs and a 3800 Sq' house for a condo in the city there is no way I will ever be without a separate storage space for my personal belongings. This location is always spotless. Always working (elevators, garage doors) and always updating to improve. I always feel safe here even when there is no staff on the weekend. The management personnel of this site are always helpful and always friendly. I can't say enough good things! read more

I have been using lock up self storage for business purposes for the last two years! They have been fantastic here and always very accommodating to anything that we have needed! When it came time to get a personal locker for moving purposes, I had no other thoughts but to rent from this location as well. Have no hesitations about working with the wonderful ladies here at The Lock Up! read more

We did a lot of research before choosing this facility for our business. The location and loading docks are excellent and the entire facility is bright and clean. The manager, Dorothy, is an absolute gem and has really gone the extra mile to make it easy...so much so we came back after meeting her and got a second locker. read more

Good facility but watch your bill. After one year, they tried to raise it 30%. After I protested, they said they'd raise it "only" 10%. Then, 3 months later, they snuck it up to 30% anyway. Since they do auto-bill, they can sneak stuff by you...and they do based on my experience. Plan to fight them YET AGAIN. We'll see how I do. Update: Yes, the price did go up again but not by 30%. More like 15%. Still, they got ya. read more

I have been using this facility for at least 10 years. The current staff is the best. Always friendly and goes above and beyond to help out. the place is always spotlessly clean and the heated/ cooled loading docks is a plus! The best is that they will receive your packages and put those packages in your locker for you!! If you need storage GO HERE!! Patrick O read more

Nice clean facility. Prices seem a tad high, but not outrageous for what you get. I really the loading dock. read more

I love the lock up! All the services they offer Make life very easy for me as a business owner. I've had storage units at other facilities that don't receive shipments if I'm not there, or won't deliver the shipments directly into your unit, but that's not an issue at the lock up. I love being able to have shipments sent directly to my unit without me having to be there. It gives me more time to focus on my business, instead of what shipments come on what day. The only thing better than the storage itself is the staff. Dorothy and Michele are extremely accommodating and helpful, and are always looking out for their tenants. read more

This facility is great! The staff is so nice and helpful. They have been accomidating when i have had extra large deliveries - huge bonus! The facility is clean and the loading dock is perfect - especially in winter! read more

Just realized I never came back and updated my original review; they're great and the extra $3 dollars a month was no big deal. Thank you.

I absolutely love this place! This was my second time using a storage facility and this experience has been exponentially better than my first. The staff are phenomenal!! Dorthy is so sweet and helpful. Michele is amazing and TRULY goes above and beyond customer service. The facility itself is clean and bright and they have several safety features in place which really puts me at ease. I would HIGHLY recommend this storage facility! read more

I recently emptied my unit at this location and it was sad to say goodby to Dorothy and crew. I had my unit there for a long time because it is very secure, well lighted and clean. Dorothy, the property manager is fantastic and was helpful with my storage, keep or save issues and my visits going through that process. I have been to other storage places and they can be creepy, dark, dusty and dirty. This location is clean and I always felt very safe going alone. Their security is really good. I only have excellent things to say about this facility!!!! read more

Our recent experience was great at this clean and well-maintained storage facility. As other reviewers have noted, Dorothy, the office manager is a jewel and demonstrates amazing customer service. If we ever need storage again in Lincoln Park, we will definitely be repeat customers. I would highly recommend this location as they really care about their customers and treat them right. read more

They randomly raised my monthly bill 30% as well. Then last weekend the elevator was broken and I couldn't move anything in or out. When I called they just told me "sorry" and wouldn't even give me a courtesy refund for the major inconvenience. Seems their strategy is to hook people, know it's a royal pain to move storage facilities, and then raise rates and lower service once they get you. I'd go with one of the other places nearby. read more

I recently had the pleasure of doing business with Dorothy at The Lock Up. Her polite professionalism added to the overall pleasantness of this clean and safe facility. I would absolutely recommend this location to those seeking self-storage​. read more

For the last few years, I've personally had the pleasure of working with Dorothy at this location. She has been absolutely incredible! I can tell she loves what she does and has always been very good about making sure we've had the best experience. Honestly, I think she belongs in the real estate market! It's been a pleasure hosting our materials here, happy to continue our service! read more

I started going to this unit for work in October and it was some confusion with the previous owner I took it over from (with same company) and myself, but Dorothy who is the manager there has been nothing but great in smoothing it out. Since then the customer service been Dorthy and her staff has been nothing short of amazing. She's gone out her way to help me when my delivery company has messed up and made sure she communicated with me whenever there was an issue or question. I don't give 5 stars often because there's always room for improvement but the management is so on top of how they run their location and the facility is clean and access is secure. The hours are pretty good, ease of access when you're a member, and good location. Overall I highly recommend Dorothy and the Lock Up Self Storage for business and personal! read more

We moved here after our old storage unit jacked up their prices by 50%. And although this place isn't cheap ($100/mo for a 5x10) it was reasonable. Initially we were very impress by the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of the facility, but don't let that fool you. This place is shady. First I found out that a friend of mine (who I recommended The Lock Up to for storage for her business) found out that the 10x10 storage unit she was renting was actually a 10x7.5 storage unit. When she asked them about this discrepancy, they gave her some BS about how the high ceilings made up for the smaller floor space. Needless to say, she moved out. Recently, we went to get some furniture out of our storage unit, only to find that the brick exterior was leaking water into our unit. Initially, the manager was very apologetic and offered to move our stuff to another location in the building. We decided that since the furniture we came to get was actually so water damaged (black mold, etc) and had to be thrown out, that we would just move out all the rest of our items. We received photos from the manager of our damaged items (a sofa, a desk, box of photos) and he told us that they would be making a claim to their insurance . However, I now cannot get him to give me any information about the situation and he said that I needed to make a claim with my insurance company. This of course means that despite The Lock Up not being able to properly maintain their building, I would have to pay my insurance deductible to get any money for the items that had to be thrown out. People pay good money to have their items stored and expect that they will be safe. This place does not offer that. So unless, you want to get ripped off and have your stored items get damaged, DO NOT go to The Lock Up!! read more

My company has had lockers at this facility for years. We've seen many staff come and go and I have to say that Dorothy and Michelle are definitely a set of my favorites since I've been around. The facility is very clean and well kept. It's also a bonus that the staff are so personable with their dozens of customers. There hasn't been any issue that I encountered that they didn't try to help me resolve. If I didn't live on another side of town, I would totally have some personal lockers at this facility as well. read more

I've been renting a 5x10 for almost a year and I've had nothing but good experiences. Friendly staff. Expensive for, pretty much, a second closet, but it does its job. There's always a parking space available, plenty of carts around. I don't like the area behind it too much (the area to the west); it's a bit shady and it's industrial. However, it's right next to Trader Joe's and close to Wholefoods, so it's convenient when i'm out doing errands. I have seen what look like some stains on the carpeting here and there, but nothing serious and nothing has been leaking into my unit... read more

This place is excellent! Great service, clean, convenient and easy indoor access (you can park your car inside and use their dollies). Worked with Dorothy for several occasions and she is the best! :) read more

I honestly didn't know that renting a storage space could be a positive experience before I went to the Lock Up and met Dorothy. After looking at a few storage spaces around the city with my mother on a hot and stressful Tuesday, the customer service at this place totally blew us away. Dorothy was calm and knowledgable, and she was seriously trying to make sure we were getting the best possible deal and space for my mom's move the following day. She made sure we were comfortable with all the fine print on the storage contract before we signed, and when move day rolled around and everything inevitably did not fit into the space we already had, she helped me open up a last minute space for the balance. The space is clean and well-kept! Everything is video monitored, which makes us feel safe! The loading dock is super easy to use! They even have complimentary coffee in the office! The management makes this place feel like a community, rather than just a place of business. Dropping by to drop off or pick up a box feels like a pleasant visit with a neighbor. 5 stars times a million. read more

I have been a customer at the LP location for almost 6months now and I can not say enough about how great this storage location is. The customer service that is provided is unmatched. I get weekly deliveries and they are so prompt in getting them placed within the unit and even give me a follow up call. My company is expanding and I will definitely be getting another unit here. Kevin and Michelle are great. I would add 5 more stars just for them. Thanks for making my job easier guys, I really appreciate it!!!!! read more

I have used this excellent facility for a number of years. It is immaculate and extremely secure. The staff is very professional and helpful. Most important, the manager, Dorothy, is fantastic. She has helped me rearrange my stored materials, recommended organizations to help me do some heavy moving as well as shredding companies. Dorothy lends an air of total professionalism to the facility. I highly recommend this Lock UP Storage facility. read more

This lockup facility is fantastic. I used this facility for storage from 2008 - 2010 and again from 2014 - 2015. Their loading dock is convenient, the staff (Cynthia and Michelle) are the most helpful individuals you will ever meet at a storage facility, and if there is ever a service need DJ is all over it. I would recommend this site to anyone looking for personal or professional storage. Great location with an even better professional staff! Thanks for everything!! read more

We have a few units here for our company and they are always very accommodating. Dorothy is great and always willing to help. We have many deliveries and it is always easy for the truck drivers to come and go. Parking is very convenient as well. I highly recommend this place. read more

Dorothy, the property manager, is just the person you're hoping to deal with when going through the hell of moving. In the 10 years I have rented spaces at the Lock Up--and any where else for that matter--Dorothy is the best of all the site managers I have worked with. I left my favorite hat there during one hectic visit, and when I came months later to access my space, Dorothy saw me, went in the back and came out with the hat! I think that speaks for itself. The facility is clean, well lit, safe and secure. The loading dock almost always has an open space and they supply a good number of wheeled dollies for moving large or small loads in and out. Access during and after hours is easy and convenient. You can pay less but if you're looking for cheerful, friendly, honest service you can trust, this is the place. read more

Second time using The Lock Up. Just as before, a great place to store extra items or while moving. Very helpful and friendly staff. Unit I rented was very clean, no traces of unwanted critters. Lock provided was integrated into the door and felt very secure. Didn't use the move in truck, but is a nice perk if needed. read more

I had never used a self storage facility before and I was extremely pensive about doing so. The three issues that I worried about the most were that it wasn't going to be clean, that it would be a struggle to move things in or out, and that it would be very expensive. Because of all the wonderful things written about Dorothy in previous reviews, I chose this facility. Yelp helped me to choose wisely. Dorothy and her staff are even better than what I had read. First of all, Dorothy is tireless. If she isn't in the office, then you will see her vacuuming or cleaning somewhere else. She is constantly working to improve this location. For example, she recently added more lighting to the loading dock. She is extremely kind and thoughtful to all of their clients. When I came for the first time she advised me on which size unit would be best for my needs. She was totally right! What I appreciated even more was that she found me a unit that was a better shape and size than what I was planning on getting. One of the great features of this facility is that they have a great loading dock and carts to help you move your items. It is so easy and convenient! The Lock Up also has great deals for new clients; The first three months of my rental were half off. When I no longer needed to store my things, I received a refund for the remainder of the month. It was such a surprise that the whole experience was much better than I ever anticipated. read more

I needed a place to store my extra furniture when moving apartments. From the second I walked into this place I felt very welcomed. The facilities are very spacious and well lit. The staff was always friendly and were able to help assist with any questions I had. A++ read more

Nothing but great experiences at this location. The facility is clean and convenient, the prices are fair and the staff is really nice. Michele and Dorothy have gone out of their way to answer all of our questions and help us move in. Thank you for everything! read more

This is the 3rd storage unit I have had in last 10 years! Far and away the best, from the unit itself to the customer service. The place is clean and well run. Dorothy is a peach to work with! read more