What Are Your Best Options for Storage In Ponca City?
Northern Oklahoma remains unmatched as a destination to grow and raise your family, and the whole nation is starting to take notes. From the low cost of living to the beautiful lakes to the Ozark Mountain Ranges in far Northeastern Oklahoma, it has a ton to offer. If you want to live in a quiet, small town, there are plenty to choose from, but if you want the amenities and cultural scene of a bigger city, Tulsa fits the bill perfectly.
Nestled in between Tulsa and I-35 is the small city of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Ponca City is home to roughly twenty-five thousand Oklahomans, some old hands to the area, and some new arrivals. Let’s talk about this fine slice of Americana, why you should think about living here, and mostly, how you can store your stuff once you’re here!
Types of Self-Storage Available
Ponca City is poised to grow with very affordable housing and a cost of living that is over 25% less than the U.S. average. Yes, you read that right. In fact, Ponca City is over nine percent lower than the Oklahoma average, which is wild when U.S. News places Oklahoma as the sixth-cheapest state to live in. This makes Ponca City easily one of the most affordable places to live in the nation, a fact that is not lost on us. The housing here is some of the most affordable in the nation, and considering it is a highly agricultural area, it is a fine place for aspiring homesteaders to call home.
Of course, the moving process is not always all that enjoyable. One of the best assets you can put your money into is a self-storage unit for a couple of reasons:
- It frees up space for you to either set up your new house or show your house if you are selling.
- Self-storage is a great way to store your seasonal items safely while freeing up space in your house. Why pay for additional square footage when you can just rent self-storage and keep it there instead?
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Self-Storage Facility
Ok, so what should you consider when you are looking for self-storage in Ponca City? Here are a few of the main factors we suggest you consider.
Location and Accessibility
Location, location, location.
Location is everything. What good is self-storage if you can’t get to it easily?
My Storage Box is conveniently located just outside of the Ponca City Regional Airport, right on North Waverly on the west side of town. No matter where you are coming from in Ponca City, we are easy to get to, and with 24/7 access, you can always get in and out whenever you need to.
Security Measures
You are putting your stuff in our storage, and you want to be totally sure that it is secure. We understand this, which is why we have spared no expense in installing the sturdiest fence around, along with gate access.
We provide controlled electronic access for all customers, which allows you to get into your storage unit whenever you want, however often you want. Our storage system uses shipping containers, which are some of the most secure storage devices available. Made of thick, sturdy steel, these are not your typical light sheet-metal designs. No, our storage units are made to traverse the high seas, then get put on a train or a trailer and hauled across the country. There isn’t much you can throw at these that they can’t handle.
All shipping containers have brackets for padlocks, which we suggest you use as an added security measure.
Unit Sizes and Pricing
My Storage Box has three sizes of storage units for you to choose from in Ponca City:
8×10, 8×20, and 8×40.
- The 8×10 storage unit is our introductory size, providing about 80 square feet of storage space. This unit is the size of a large walk-in closet. It’s perfect for a mattress and box spring and small furniture items such as nightstands, chairs, and drawers. For small businesses, it’s perfect for storing records, extra supplies, and small office furniture.
- Our medium-sized storage units are 8×20 and about 160 square feet. This is good for storage, equaling about a two—or three-bedroom house. Consider this size if you need storage for a small to medium office or any other business where you would want some extra storage for tools, supplies, or furniture.
- The largest storage unit in our inventory is the full-size 8×40 shipping container. At 320 square feet, this container is what you need for a larger house (three to four bedrooms), a large office, or anything else where storage maxing is required.
Tips for Maximizing Your Self-Storage Experience
While we certainly have no problem renting out any size of shipping container you want, we really want you to be a completely satisfied customer. A big part of that (the biggest part of that) is making sure you get the size of storage unit that you need. We aren’t interested in upselling you when you don’t really need it. We want you to be completely satisfied with the storage unit that you get, and we’ve got a few tips on how to do just that.
Packing and Organizing
First and foremost, how you pack and organize your belongings matters. Whether you have personal or business belongings, you want to make sure you can find your stuff after you put it in storage. In fact, this is a common issue: people overbuy storage because their stuff is largely disorganized.
If you can put the items in boxes or tubs, you should definitely do that. These storage solutions allow you to get a lot more bang for your buck. Also, they give you a nice flat side to mark what’s in the box (or tub), so you can actually find your stuff quickly.
For soft items like linens and clothing, consider vacuum bags. With these, you can get a whole lot more packed in tubs or boxes.
Labeling and Inventory
LABEL. EVERYTHING.
Also, make sure to face all of the labels outward so you can easily see what is in the boxes and tubs at a glance without having to open them (or guess).
You should also inventory exactly what you have in the storage unit. There are tons of great systems you can use for this, like Excel or Sheets although a notebook and pen still works great. Whatever the medium, take an inventory on all the goods, and label accordingly. If you really want to go hog wild, you can even draw a map of the storage container and show where you put the boxes. We don’t necessarily think this is totally necessary, but who are we to judge?
Insurance Coverage
One last thing to consider is insurance for your household goods. We assume you will have things of considerable value in there, so we absolutely suggest you get insurance to cover them.
This is usually called storage unit insurance, so take a look, call around, and get yourself covered.
The Bottom Line
My Storage Box is proud to call Ponca City home. If you are looking for a good deal for a very secure storage facility with 24/7 access, online payment options, and multiple sizes to choose from, look no further.
Also, if you are in the surrounding areas, be on the lookout for new My Storage Box locations in the near future!