Freeing up office space, storing emergency supplies, archiving business paperwork, security and assistance during transition rank high in reasons to find self-storage in Michigan. Most self-storage facilities in Michigan work on a monthly lease, which means rates could go up on short notice.

Some companies offer climate controlled storage space providing additional protection from the elements. The units themselves measure from 5 by 5 feet, the size of a closet, to 10 by 30 feet that holds the contents of a 40 foot moving van. Certain Michigan self-storage units go much larger, depending on the company.

When choosing a Michigan self-storage facility, consider these features:

1. Security and safety for your storage rentals in Michigan provided through locks, lights or security guards.

2. Cleanliness and dryness of the units required, unless you’re storing machinery.

3. Access time, many have 24 hours but some lock up by 10 p.m.

4. Size of unit needed with private space.

5. Prices for Michigan self-storage vary in a highly competitive market.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get Michigan self-storage climate control for furniture, equipment and supplies

Outside storage units in Michigan get very hot in the summer when temperatures reach 90 degrees. Any item sensitive to heat needs climate control. This is an additional cost, but well worth it.

I recommend: Go to Michigan Storage Centers with several locations in Oakland County for climate control. Choose the state and city to find climate control, storage units in Michigan at MiniUStorage. See Climate Control Indoor Storage for the Ann Arbor area. In the Detroit area see Devon Self Storage.

Choose your self storage units in Michigan according to unit size and price

Pricing for your storage space varies according to location and features offered. Get price quotes for your needs by comparing several of the storage companies.

I recommend: Uncle Bob’s Self Storage gives you no obligation price quotes with many locations across the state; enter the state or zip code. Van Lines gives free quotes with many sites by zip code. Go to The Self Storage Specialists and choose city or zip code for facilities.

Find self-storage facilities in Michigan catering to businesses

These facilities give quality storage to fit your budget. They offer small (5 by 5 feet) to larger sizes (10 by 30 feet), security, loading and help during business transitions.

I recommend: Enter any city or zip code in Michigan for selections at USstoragesearch.com, many cater to businesses, like around Grand Rapids. Extra Space Storage offers units across the state. Find a rental by city or zip code; they also provide a Business Account Worksheet. For the Ann Arbor area see Climate Control Indoor Storage, a pro-business storage rental in Michigan that also secures your records and data with back up off premises.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Check out your insurance policy for provisions of storage coverage off location or ask a Michigan self-storage facility about insurance coverage.
• •  Many of the companies listed offer moving services, boxes and other help to get your items into storage.