Tag: Northern Virginia Storage

Summer Storage Woes? Consider Gateway Storage

Posted on July 22, 2014 by - Storage

summer storage options
summer storage options

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Sometimes you may need a little bit of extra storage during the summer months. You may have postponed your Spring clean until now and don’t know what to do with your extra stuff. Or, you may have a business that needs more storage space once the weather starts to heat up. Or, you could be looking for a place to store your winter gear and equipment.

Regardless of your reason we love to help our Northern Virginia customers find the Alexandria self storage solution that’s best for them during the hot summer months.

Need Extra Storage Space?

So, you just decided to do some much needed cleaning around your home and have found yourself with a bunch of extra “stuff”. Of course, you don’t want to throw it out. But, what other options do you have?

At Gateway Storage we offer a slew of flexible Alexandria self storage options to suit your unique needs. If you have extra goods you need to store for the summer months we have flexible lease terms.

Maybe, you have certain goods that need to be kept out of direct sunlight, but you don’t have any room inside your home or garage. This is where we come in. Our easy access, right off I-95 makes it easy to drop off your goods and continue about your day.

We have combination spaces that make it easy to keep your goods out of direct sunlight. If you need to store your jet-skis and the rest of your winter gear we have you covered.

Flexible Storage Options Are Available

Another situation we cater to frequently is shifting inventory and work load for local Virginia service businesses. For instance, your construction company may have extra equipment to store during the summer months. To cater to this need we offer flexible spaces that can increase or decrease based upon your needs at this exact moment.

No longer do you have to worry if your storage needs shift when the temperature starts to rise. The good news is that you aren’t alone. We serve a wide range of service-based companies. For example, cleaning companies, contractors, electricians, moving companies and much more use our flexible Alexandria storage options every summer.

We serve the Alexandria, Woodbridge, and Springfield areas, as well as most of Northern Virginia. If the summer months cause you to need extra storage space then get in touch with Gateway Storage today.

Why Location Matters When Choosing A Storage Company

Posted on April 5, 2014 by - Storage

 

Location matters

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Trying to find the right storage company for your unique business needs can be tough. Packing aside, there are all sorts of logistical details that need to be sorted out in order for you to have a smooth transition into storage.

In this article we’re going to take a look at a few of the most common, yet overlooked, reasons that you need to take the location of your storage center into account.

1. Last Minute Moving

Anytime you’re transporting goods, you’ll want to make sure you’re doing everything in your power to make this process as simple as possible. For instance, what if you had to drop goods off at your storage container at the end of a hard working day. The last thing you’d want is to have to go out of your way and spend needless time driving.

If you ever need to access your goods in a hurry you’ll want your storage container to be as close as possible. This may even mean considering one of our Alexandria car storage options.

2. Being Able To Access Your Goods

Sometimes storage companies are located on the outskirts of town. This makes it difficult to drop off goods. Or, even access your stored goods and vehicles on a daily basis.

If you’re planning on using the storage facility to store your truck or other equipment for work, then you’ll definitely want to consider the location of the facility in relation to your place of business.

Face it, time is money. When you’re spending massive amounts of time moving goods back and forth to your storage unit, then you’re losing money.

At Gateway storage we do everything we can to cater to your Alexandria commercial storage needs. Our accessible location, right off I-95 makes it easy to access your business equipment all day long.

3. Location Beats Price

Some people decide how they’re going to store their goods based upon the monthly costs of Alexandria car storage. This is the wrong way to go about it. Sure, price matters. However, the location is even more important.

Who knows, the amount of money you’ll pay in gas just driving to another facility might equate the overall cost. The best thing about working with Gateway Storage, is that we offer flexible options depending on your needs. So, if price is your determining factor, it’s important to discuss it with us first.

We serve residents and military personnel across the Woodbridge, Alexandria, and Springfield area, as well as all of Northern Virginia. Get in touch with Gateway Storage today to discuss your options for commercial and care storage.

Why Your Service Company Needs To Use Storage

Posted on February 28, 2014 by - Parking, Storage

If you’re any kind of service company that has a fleet of vehicles or other equipment, then you know how hard it can be to manage and maintain your entire fleet, especially with local parking restrictions. If your place of business doesn’t have enough space to park your vehicles, where are you going to turn?

In this article we’ll show how using storage centers might just be your best option. At Gateway Storage we’re here to serve you. Just a short drive off I95, and you’ll be at our storage facility, which makes it very accessible even during the work week.

How will using storage help my business?

As a contractor or business owner with a fleet of vehicles you’ve experienced firsthand the difficulties of managing your vehicles or equipment. Especially, in Springfield and the surrounding areas, where parking restrictions can be a nightmare. By utilizing storage for your business you can reduce the amount of time you spend worrying and increase the time you spend running your business.

Local Parking Restrictions

Parking restrictions in Springfield and the surrounding areas make parking anything more than a single vehicle very difficult. If your place of business doesn’t allow for parking of service vehicles, then you might be out of luck and risk paying hefty fines time and time again.

We offer contractor yards that can grow in size depending upon how many vehicles are in your fleet. You’ll have 24/7 access to your Springfield car storage yard so you can access your vehicles and equipment if any emergencies arise.

By taking the time to invest in storage you may actually end up saving yourself money, by avoiding the countless parking tickets and fines.

Protecting Your Assets

Aside from parking tickets you may be concerned about the safety of your vehicles and equipment. If you’re simply parking your vehicles on the street there’s an increased chance of break-in or having your vehicles damaged. You may even be afraid to take a break from work, if you don’t feel safe leaving your fleet unguarded.

Investing in Springfield car storage can take care of this problem for you. By parking your fleet in our safe storage facilities you can ensure everything will be safe and protected. You’ll be able to access any equipment you need at a moments notice, while keeping your business assets safe.

I hope this article has been valuable and you have a better idea of how using storage can benefit your service company.

We serve our residents and military personnel from Woodbridge, Alexandria, Springfield and all across Northern Virginia. Give us a call today at (703) 339-0009, so we can talk about your needs!

Trouble With Parking? Consider Storage Instead

Posted on January 30, 2014 by - Parking, Storage

Let’s face it, parking can be tough. If you own more than one vehicle, or have a large family with multiple vehicles then you know how difficult it can be to park all of your vehicles in a safe manner.

After all, satisfying all of the parking regulations can be tough.

Who knows, you may even end up paying more in fines, than you would if you considered another option. What is that other option, you ask?

Northern Virginia car storage.

Why is it so hard to park multiple cars?

When you have multiple vehicles on your hands, trying to stay within the arm of the law can have you pulling out your hair.

First, you may have a few “junk” cars, that happen to be weekend projects for you. The issue with this is that your project may be seen as a pile of junk, according to your neighbor or a passerby. It is even possible that you can obtain a citation from the city.

Second, you may own more than one car and not have enough parking. There’s a good chance that some of these cars can be show cars, cars that don’t work anymore, or even cars that you simply don’t drive anymore.

Inoperative cars, if they haven’t been certified as safe, can be given a ticket, if they’re parked outside of your garage or on the street.

Even if your cars work perfectly, you may simply have no place to park them. This could lead to parking them in non-designated zones, such as your grass, or side of the house. It might sound tempting, but it can also lead to a ticket.

As you can see, finding the proper place to park multiple cars can be a complete hassle.

How can Gateway Storage Center’s car storage ease my situation?

Using a proper car parking facility will allow you to sleep easy, knowing your car or cars are safe and protected. After all, the cost of storage might actually be cheaper than the tickets you’re going to rack up parking them in illegal ways.

By having a car in storage you’ll always know where it is. Plus, is you really want to drive that car, or work on it, you can simply take the car out of storage. Think of it as having an extra garage.

As an added bonus, you can even store your “junk” cars, that you aren’t ready to get rid of yet, or are still trying to revive from the dead.

All in all, Gateway Storage Center’s car storage is your best bet, if you want to save yourself the hassle and stress of always having to find extra parking.

We serve our residents and military personnel from Woodbridge, Alexandria, Springfield and all across Northern Virginia. Let’s discuss your situation–give us a call today!

Happy Fourth of July from Gateway Storage Center!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by - Parking, Storage

DSC04435Our family here at Gateway Storage Center would like to wish you and your family a very happy Fourth of July! Whether you’re spending time at the beach, on a boat, or both, we hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy all the things we get to enjoy because of our freedom and independence.

Being so close to our nation’s capital, we get to see firsthand all the hard work that men and women do every day to ensure our freedom is secure. So as we celebrate this wonderful holiday, we’d also like to thank all those that serve or have served our great nation. Thank you for your service and for ensuring that we get to have our backyard barbecues and sparklers on July 4th with nothing but smiles on our faces.

Located in Lorton, VA, Gateway Storage Center specializes in personal and commercial storage and parking solution for the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro area. We are Alexandria, Woodbridge, and Springfield resident’s favorite place for RV storage, boat storage, and trailer parking. We are also an affordable solution for contractor parking and storage, with flexible terms and competitive rates. Give us a call after your holiday weekend to learn more about our services and how we will work hard to ensure all your parking and storage needs are completely satisfied.

Have a wonderful Fourth of July! Enjoy those fireworks!

Alexandria Virginia Storage for the Summer

Posted on June 21, 2013 by - Storage

VeritasSummer is officially here!!! Flowers are in bloom and school is finally out! Spring was a little colder than expected. Now it’s time for warm, sunny days and enjoying the great outdoors. This year your family has decided to try some camping adventures. With the Shenandoah Valley so close by, why not? You take advantage of the new Summer Sales and stock up on a tent, couple camping backpacks, sleeping bags and the whole shebang. Maybe even grab a few fishing poles. The stuff barely fit in your car and you have no idea where to put it in your house.

Well, Gateway Storage Center has a suggestion. Why not store your Winter stuff during the Summer, then switch them when the cold weather comes? Kind of like shifting your Winter clothes to the back of the closet for the Summer, and vice versa for the Winter. You can even clean out some of the garage to make some actual walking room between the piles of boxes and those “less used” items.

And thankfully for your wallet, Gateway Storage offers affordable, competitive rates for Alexandria Virginia storage needs. Our self-storage containers feature highly secure locking systems to ensure your belongings are safe at all times. Our gated facility provides 24-hour access for our customers through remote controls you can keep on your car visor, so you can retrieve that inflatable Santa yard ornament anytime.

Gateway Storage Center is conveniently located off of I-95 in Lorton, VA. We are easily accessible from Alexandria, Springfield, Woodbridge, and all across Northern Virginia. Come visit or give us a call today to learn more about our Alexandria Virginia storage solutions and why we’re the best choice for all your storage needs.