So you’re looking to rent one or more San Diego storage units? As simple as the overall process appears to be, consider the following blog post for some additional valuable input. Over the last decade, the staff here at Big Box Storage of San Diego has assisted thousands of customers with their storage needs.

Generally speaking, when looking for a storage unit, the majority of our customers are primarily interested in one or more of the following three factors:

#1 – Convenience

When looking for a “traditional” self-storage unit (those that require the customer to haul all of their stuff over to the storage facility and place it into the unit), “convenience” is generally associated with the proximity of the storage facility to the customer’s address. With Big Box Storage, “convenience” is a bit more, well, convenient. No matter where you reside in San Diego County, from Oceanside to Chula Vista and everywhere in between, we’ll deliver the storage unit or units right to you. It’s then placed as close as possible to your front door (parking space, driveway, curbside, etc.) so as to minimize the time you’ll need to load the unit. Once you complete the packing of the storage unit, we then return to pick it up for storing inside one of our local storage buildings. Access to your storage unit is then readily available seven days per week. And to complete this convenient storage solution, whenever you reach the time when you no longer need to rent the storage units, simply pickup the phone and tell us when and where you would like to have it redelivered to you. So the next time you think that the local storage facility a mile or two down the road is convenient, consider Big Box Storage instead and you’ll discover true storage convenience.

#2 – Price

The majority of our discussions with customers begin with them asking us about our rates. Another easy one for us. The reality is that most consumers are very price conscious these days Ð justifiably so considering the overall state of the economy. Let us start by saying that all of our rates are backed by a low price guarantee. Now we realize that in this day and age, it seems that every other business is offering some type of low price guarantee. Maybe some just put it out there as a marketing tool, some might only be willing to beat a competitor’s standard rates (not an advertised one), and some might have various requirements that, in essence, negate the real value of the guarantee. Here’s how our guarantee works: if you should find a competitor offering a lower rate (standard rate or promotional rate) on a similar size storage unit, just forward it to us and we’ll provide you with a rate that’s 10% less than that of the competitor’s. No fine print or “catches” to watch out for – find a better rate and we’ll beat it by 10%. Simple.

View our standard rates here.

#3 – Security

At the end of the day, security needs to be everyone’s concern. We don’t mean that you should worry about how secure your storage unit is when renting from Big Box Storage (extremely secure Ð more on that below), but rather that security should really be a driving factor when selecting a storage provider in San Diego (or anywhere). Facts show that the majority of security breaches at storage facilities are, in some way, connected to existing customers of the particular storage facility. For example, consider a scenario in which a storage renter in the building walks past an unlocked storage unit (being rented by another customer) and decides to grab something from within it (or breaks the lock off of a locked one). It happens quite often with many storage providers. What does Big Box Storage do to ensure security with its San Diego storage units? The first line of defense starts on the exterior of the building, which includes a barbed wire gate. This is supplemented with video surveillance which monitors the premises 24/7. Security within the facility consists of motion sensors as well as perimeter alarms. The interior is also monitored with video cameras around the clock. Of course, company staffing also provides an additional level of security. As for the example of theft mentioned above, it would have been prevented at Big Box Storage as the only individuals that are allowed access to the area in which the storage units are stored are company employees (storage units are placed in a separate access area when customers come in to access them).

We’re confident in saying that you’ll find our storage units to be among San Diego’s most convenient, economical, and secure. Feel free to contact one of our friendly staff members at 800-391-4890 should you have any questions.

Pro tip: Inventory your storage units.

Trust us. It saves time and energy, and if you are an adult living in the same world we are – that is valuable! Consider it sage advice from a wise elder that has been around a while and has seen some things.

Let us start from the beginning. Like so many of our customers before, this story has its genesis in clutter and disarray. Everywhere you would look there is just… STUFF! Priceless, sentimental, beloved… stuff. Now, let’s be clear. They certainly are not things that could be tossed, and unquestionably not things that would be given away. Each item has its intrinsic value, but typically only at a specific point in time (and not very often). Let us say, for example, outdoor sports gear.

You love to ski, you have all the equipment – your poles, boots, helmet, goggles. Just nowhere to keep them. Same situation for the golf bags, the inflatable kayaks, mountain bikes, and let’s just be glad no one can see your amazon purchase history to evidence how much you have spent on camping gear.

Fast forward to the date of inspiration. The date when you realize you have more stuff than space. Maybe you were casually watching an episode of Hoarders: Buried Alive, and decided now is the time for action! Whatever your source of motivation, you have decided today is the day I take back my home, and put stuff in storage.

For the sake of this blog, we will assume you have already done the research, tabulated the mathematical equations, and determined that Big Box Storage is the easiest, least expensive, most bang for your buck portable storage solution in San Diego county.

Side note: If you have not scoured through the competition to make sure that the above claims are true, do not worry. We have! And we back it with a low price guarantee.

It only took 90 seconds to go on the Big Box website and make a reservation. You find that you are surprisingly excited to see the truck drive down your street on your delivery day. You know those Big Boxes coming down the road represent freedom. Freedom from stuff. You are getting your house back! With all this newfound room in the house your mind races around the track of possibilities.

With all this excitement in the air, do not forget our pro tip: Inventory your Storage Units.

Future You will be very happy that you did.

Ways to inventory

Making lists go back to ancient days and we have made thousands of ways to do so since then.

From etchings on cave walls to asking your voice assistant on your phone to remember something for you, there is no perfect way for everyone alike, but your preference likely falls somewhere on the spectrum between a simple pen and paper and a digital edition that backs up to the cloud. Now we will go over your options.

Pen and Paper

Tried and true, timeless. Place a piece of paper near the Big Box you are filling at the moment, and after each item you place inside, write it on the list. Do not forget to write the Big Box number on the paper so you know which Big Box to access in the future.

Make a note on your phone with your favorite notepad app.

Title the note your Big Box number, and add each item to the list. Use a different note for each Big Box for maximum organization.

Expert level: Use your voice assistant to add items to each list without ever touching your phone. Ask Siri, Google, or Alexa how to create a list.

Take pictures

Using your camera phone, take a picture of the number of your Big Box. Follow that picture with everything you are putting inside that Big Box. When you have filled that box and you are ready to start loading the next one, take a picture of the number then follow the first steps. By the time you are done, you can go to your camera roll and find your Big Box number and everything that follows that picture is your inventory.

Expert level: In the future, when you are ready to go back and look at your inventory, simply go to your native camera roll and search your Big Box number. Your camera will automatically find the picture with your Big Box number so you do not have to scroll through thousands of pictures.

Try an app designed for taking an inventory of your storage.

Have you heard the term “there is an app for everything”? That certainly is the case with great apps that help inventory your storage. Simply search the term: “storage inventory” in your phone’s app store, and find which one works best for you. You will discover there is a wide range of options available, spanning from apps that go with a visual inventory that centers around taking photos of your items, to elaborate systems that allow you to create printable QR codes that you can place on your items and scan with your phone for quick access to the contents via picture or list (or even a video!)

Why is it good to inventory?

• In 9 months when you want to go camping, it makes it so much easier to find what you are looking for. No guessing at which Big Box has what items.

• When you are looking for the inflatable mattress and can not remember if you put it in storage, or if someone borrowed it and never gave it back.

• “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. No one likes searching for things. Inventory your items for quick access in the future.

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TL/DR Version:

Big Box is the best option for portable storage in San Diego. Save time and stress by creating an inventory list of the items you place in storage to make it easier on yourself in the future when you are ready to get access to your things.

If you haven’t already, give Big Box a call or go online and schedule your delivery today!

What do an electrician, healthcare worker, ranch hand, and car salesman all have in common?

They all probably have too much stuff! It is a common situation that many people find themselves in. We go through life picking up things here and there that, no matter how much we want to, we just can not part ways. That could be a vintage vinyl record collection, tax documents that need to be kept, or all those clothes that fit pre-pandemic that are just a bit too snug these days (“I will fit in those jeans again!”). Whatever the “stuff”, there is a solution for the all-too-common question: Where do I put it?

Answer: In a Big Box, of course!

Big Box Storage is a portable storage solution, which just means we bring your storage unit to you! We have one size – it is 8 feet deep, 5 feet wide, and 7 feet tall, and typically it holds about a room to a room and a half of household goods. We always encourage you to overestimate your needs. For example, if we delivered 2 Big Boxes, and you are able to fit everything into just 1 Big Box, you will only pay for what you actually use. It is an easy remedy to the old days of having to rent a moving truck, drive it back home, find a good place for parking, load up the truck, drive it to the storage unit, unload the items, and then finally return the moving truck. If all that sounds quite laborsome, you would be right!

“Out with the old” as they say!

Now, getting a storage unit is easier than ever!

Simply call or go online, and Big Box Storage will deliver a “Big Box” right to your door! You fill it up at your leisure, and you can either leave it onsite, or we can pick it up and bring it back for secure, indoor storage at one of our centrally located facilities in San Diego. If you ever need access to the Big Box once it has been picked up, we offer that service for FREE. Just provide a two-hour notice by 1 pm, and you can have same-day access seven days a week. Or if you need us to deliver the Big Box(es) back to you, simply schedule the delivery with one of our friendly office staff, who are all located here in San Diego. It really is that easy!

“But wait! There’s more!”

Not only do we take great strides to ensure your experience is as smooth as possible, but also we guarantee that we have the best rate! Although not probable, if you happen to find a better price for portable storage elsewhere, we will match and BEAT the competition by at least 10%. We mean it when we say you will always have the best price for portable storage in San Diego county if you choose Big Box Storage.

Let’s talk security.

Big Box Storage utilizes safety and security measures that ensure your items are safe. While the Big Boxes are on your property, the wood-framed Big Box is covered by our branded weather protective vinyl cover. Not only does it make the Big Box water-resistant, but it also covers up the locking mechanisms and hides all the hardware to secure the contents even more.

Once our highly trained drivers pick up your Big Box and bring it back to our secure facility, they will be placed in our racking system that is not accessible to the public. Should you ever wish to access your items, simply give the office a call two hours prior to your desired appointment and our warehouse team will locate and move your Big Box to the access area where you can drive right up to it. Upon arrival, just show your photo ID to the office staff then you are free to access your storage. The office all the packing materials you may need to secure and protect your items as well. From moving pads to rope to boxes to tape to padlocks…- we have got you covered.

Moving out of state?

Big Box Storage can take you there! We ship to all 50 states and have economical options to complete your move. Looking to have your items in the Big Box unloaded into your new home? We can arrange that for you as well. We have shipped our customers all over the United States from the home of the redwood forest to sin city, from the parishes of Louisianna to the boroughs of New York and just about every small town and big city in between.

Where can you put a Big Box?

We can place a Big Box just about anywhere a car can be parked! We can either put it directly on your property on a driveway, backyard, easement or anywhere that we can fit it. We can also deliver to any of the Escondido apartments. Just get permission from your manager before we come and the Big Box could go in your parking spot or perhaps a guest space. We have been just about anywhere in Escondido. North of Castle Creek Country Club and Welk Resorts all the way to South Escondido past Westfield North County and Kit Carson Park – Big Box Storage can deliver!

Why should I use a Big Box?

People use Big Box for all sorts of reasons. Price and simplicity aside, there are hundreds of reasons to get a storage unit. Without naming all of them here are the top uses:

Moving to a new home, moving out of state, preparing to welcome a newborn to the family, making space to take in an elderly parent, storing items for teens going to college, getting new flooring installed, renovation projects, outdoor storage shed, and the list goes on! What is your reason for getting a Big Box?

Whatever your reason may be, Big Box Storage is here to help. Go online or give us a call to make a reservation today!