A Quick Guide to Handling Storage Unit Pricing Increases

Out of the blue, your monthly storage unit is going to cost you as much as 5-10 percent more each month due to a pricing increase. You likely already feel like you pay enough and don’t want to face a larger expense.

Here are a few ways to approach a price escalation that might lessen the rate hike or erase it completely.

Investigate the Facility’s Current Online Rates and Specials

Take time to look at the facility website to see what the current rates and specials are for new customers for comparably sized units.

If they are lower than what you’re being expected to pay, there’s definitely reason to take up the issue of the increase as an existing customer.

Ask About Long-Term Storage or Loyalty Discounts

Have you been a long-time customer who pays on time? Have you referred others to the facility to boost their business?

If so, ask to talk to the manager if you’ve been served an increase notice to remind them of your loyalty and patronage. Planning to be there three months or longer? Ask about discounts or lower rates for long-term contracts.

Ask Yourself, “Is There More Affordable Storage Near Me?”

While it’s never fun to feel pressured to move out of a storage unit due to price hikes, you’ll likely have to make some choices if the new price is out of your budget.

If a deal cannot be made with a non-wavering facility manger, start asking yourself, “Is there a more affordable option for storage near me?”

The good news is, that you are likely to be able to find a lower rate or take advantage of new customer specials and deals at a more amenable public self-storage company without having to go out of your way.