Security Public Storage

Family-run self storage with more than four decades in business

Security Public Storage is a family-owned and operated self storage rental company, founded in 1983 by Ben Eisler. The company began with a single location in Modesto, California, and today operates more than 50 facilities across California, Oregon, Nevada, Maryland, and Virginia. The company presents itself as a provider of secure, clean storage with a hassle-free rental process, and expressly states that it is not affiliated with the national Public Storage chain.

Unit types and available spaces

The company's catalog covers various storage options, designed for residential and business needs:

• Business storage.
• Car storage and parking.
• Climate-controlled storage.
• RV & boat storage.
• Student storage.
• Wine storage.

The website also includes a unit size guide to calculate the space needed based on the volume to be stored, from a few boxes to the entire contents of a home.

Pricing and rental terms

The company highlights a transparent pricing model, with no hidden fees or sudden increases, and offers month-to-month rentals. According to the information published, the rental includes $3,000 in insurance coverage. The company also publishes a guide with ten questions to ask before renting a storage unit, aimed at avoiding hidden fees and rental mistakes.

Security and facility management

Security Public Storage emphasizes that protecting belongings goes beyond a lock and a gate, and integrates technology and staff who are present daily at the facilities. Each location has onsite managers who handle property maintenance, customer service, and community relations. The company maintains specific sections about its security measures and the profile of its managers.

Moving and storage support services

The company offers packing and moving supplies, as well as practical packing and storage tips. It also provides customer forms, information on storage insurance, and a customer referral program (Refer A Friend). Its management services include online payment and storage unit auctions.

Geographic presence

The network of locations is organized into several areas: the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento metropolitan area, the Central Valley, and Southern California, in addition to the states of Maryland, Virginia, Oregon, and Nevada. The company maintains a corporate mailing address in Burlingame, California, and facilitates direct contact with each location through location-specific email addresses.

Commitment to local communities

The company carries out community initiatives and collaborates with artists to create murals that reflect the identity of each neighborhood. These actions are part of its approach to maintaining ties with the areas where it operates, along with sustainability criteria and a holiday closure policy published on its website.