Self Storage FAQ's | Fondy Storage Facility

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is self storage?
A: We rent secure storage rooms for business and personal use. You have control over what is stored in your unit. You keep the key. As a renter, your rights are protected through a rental agreement.

Q: Who rents self storage?
A: Our business clients include lawyers, accountants, and doctors storing office documents; retail businesses storing merchandise, furniture and telecommunication equipment; and contractors storing construction equipment and building materials. Our individual users include homeowners preparing to sell their homes, or begin remodeling projects; automobile or motorcycle owners storing their vehicles over the winter months; students going home for the summer, travelers storing household items while overseas, and apartment dwellers or homeowners needing extra space for seasonal items.

Q: How to rent from us?
A: First, give us a call. We’ll provide you with current unit availability and prices. If you decide to rent from us, we’ll ask you to review and sign our rental agreement. For your convenience, we can meet with you at our office, the storage facility, or if time allows, mail the agreement to you. Your first month’s rent and security deposit are required when the rental agreement is signed. We’ll work hard to meet your storage needs and schedule.

Q: What size storage units do you have?
A: We rent a wide variety of sizes. Our smallest units are great for storing boxes and some small household goods and appliances. Our mid-sized units can hold the furnishings of up to a four bedroom house or an automobile. Our largest units can hold large Recreational vehicles. You can see all of our unit sizes by visiting the “Storage Units” pages. Click here for a printable layout of our storage facility.

Q: How much does storage cost?
A: The monthly rental rates for our storage units depend on the location you select and the unit size. Please contact us for a price quote on a storage unit that will fit your specific needs.

Q: Are my items insured?
A: We require all units to carry property insurance coverage. If our customer’s do not have coverage, we can provide property protection for a nominal fee.

Q: Are the Storage Units dry?
A: Yes. We’ve taken special precautions to keep your items dry. Each facility is designed to move rain and surface water away from the storage units. Our location's storage unit floors are specifically engineered to prevent water from entering under the storage unit doors.

Q: Are the storage units heated?
A: We do have some heated units. Please specify if you need a heated unit. We will try to accommodate the best we can.

Q: Do I provide my own lock?
A: No, Fondy Storage provides a lock for each unit.

Q: When do I have to pay?
A: Your rent must always be paid prior to the beginning of the storage period. You can pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or yearly. Payments can be made by cash, check, or money order.

Q: Can I change to a different size storage unit?
A: Yes. If your needs change, we’ll make every effort to facilitate your move to a different size unit.

Q: Should I use storage pallets?
A: Some customers prefer to place items on pallets to promote air circulation around their stored goods. Consider using pallets if you plan to store items over a long period of time, or to protect items that are sensitive to humidity like upholstered furniture or mattresses.

Q: Are there any items that I cannot store?
A: Yes. You cannot store food, perishable items, flammables, explosives, hazardous wastes, etc. Our lease describes these restrictions in more detail. Please contact us if you have questions on storage of a particular item.