If you are comparing storage units in Shreveport, one of the first choices you will make is whether you need an indoor unit or a drive-up unit. Both keep your belongings secure, but they work differently on move-in day and every visit after. Here is how to decide which one fits what you are storing.
What Is an Indoor Storage Unit?
An indoor storage unit sits inside a building, and you reach it through an interior hallway instead of a door that opens straight to the outside. At Storage Haven Shreveport, the indoor units come in 5×10 and 10×10 sizes.
Because the unit door opens into a hallway, your belongings are not exposed to rain, wind, or direct sun every time the door is open. That makes indoor units a good fit for boxes, small furniture, seasonal decorations, and household items you want kept a little more out of the elements.
One thing to know: indoor does not mean climate controlled. The indoor units at Storage Haven are not heated or cooled, so they follow the outside temperature more gently, but they are not held at a set temperature.
What Is a Drive-Up Storage Unit?
A drive-up unit has a roll-up door that opens directly to the outside, so you can back a car, truck, or trailer right up to it. At Storage Haven Shreveport, drive-up units are available in 10×15, 10×20, and 10×25 sizes.
Drive-up units are the easiest option when you are moving heavy or bulky items. There are no hallways, no carts, and no long carries. You park, open the door, and load straight in.
Which One Do You Need?
A simple way to decide is to think about what you are storing and how you will move it.
An indoor unit is usually the better choice if:
- You are storing boxes, small furniture, or household items
- You want your things out of direct weather when the door is open
- You only need a 5×10 or 10×10 amount of space
A drive-up unit is usually the better choice if:
- You are moving a full room or a whole house
- You have heavy items like appliances, a couch, or a mattress set
- You plan to load and unload often and want to park right at the door
- You need more space than a 10×10
Storage Unit Size Guide
Not sure how much space you need? Here is a quick look at what typically fits in each size at Storage Haven Shreveport.
- 5×10 (indoor): about the size of a large walk-in closet. Good for boxes, a dresser, a mattress, and small furniture.
- 10×10 (indoor): about half of a one-car garage. Fits the furniture from a one-bedroom apartment.
- 10×15 (drive-up): fits the contents of a two-bedroom apartment, including larger furniture and appliances.
- 10×20 (drive-up): about the size of a one-car garage. Good for a two to three-bedroom home.
- 10×25 (drive-up): room for a larger home, or furniture plus extra items like tools and outdoor equipment.
Unit ceilings are 11 feet high, so you can stack boxes and stand furniture upright to get more out of every square foot.
Security at Both Unit Types
Whichever unit you choose, it sits on the same secure property. Storage Haven Shreveport is fully fenced with a coded entry gate, covered by two camera systems, and well lit at night. Tenants provide their own lock, so you are the only one with a key to your unit.
24 Hour Access, Rented Online
Both indoor and drive-up units come with 24/7 access, 365 days a year. You can visit before work, after a late shift, or on a Sunday night without checking office hours.
Renting is handled completely online. Choose your unit, sign the lease, set up AutoPay, and receive your gate code and unit details so you can move in the same day. Rentals are month-to-month, and move-in is prorated so your first payment only covers the days you use.
Find Your Unit in Shreveport
Storage Haven Shreveport is located at 6200 W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite C, in southwest Shreveport along the West Bert Kouns corridor. You can see every available indoor and drive-up unit, with current prices, on the rental page.
See available units in Shreveport
Have a question about which size fits? Call or text (318) 754-5050. Storage Haven also has locations in Dubberly and Plain Dealing.