When you hand your furniture, paperwork or family keepsakes over to a storage facility, the first question is whether they will be safe there. Consolidated Self-Storage at 650 Church Rd, Benson, NC 27504, in the McGee's Crossroads community on Church Road, is a fenced and gated facility with digital video surveillance, serving renters from Benson and Willow Spring. This guide covers the security features at the facility, what to look for in any secure self storage, how to protect your own unit, the climate-controlled prices, and the new-customer offer that includes the first month free.

Secure Self Storage in Benson and Willow Spring

Consolidated Self-Storage sits on Church Road in the McGee's Crossroads community, on the Benson side of Willow Spring, with a Benson mailing address. It serves renters from Benson, Willow Spring, Garner, Four Oaks and Angier, and I-40 and I-95 are both nearby.

The facility offers standard drive-up units, climate-controlled units, and outside, paved and covered parking for RVs, boats, campers, trailers and vehicles. U-Haul truck and trailer rentals are scheduled in the office, and U-Haul moving supplies are sold on site.

Security Features at Consolidated Self-Storage

Here is what protects every unit and parking space at the facility:

• Fenced and gated: the facility is fenced, with a gate at the entrance.
• Set gate hours: the gate is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so the facility is closed to traffic overnight.
• Digital video surveillance: security cameras monitor the property.
• Well lit: lighting across the facility makes evening visits easier and keeps the property visible.
• Pest control in all units: protection from pests is part of keeping stored items in good condition.
• Tenant protection plan: available for your stored belongings, with the details on the facility's Tenant Protection page.

Parking customers get the same protection. Every outside and covered parking space sits inside the same fenced, gated lot with security cameras.

What to Look for in Secure Self Storage

Whether you are comparing facilities in Benson, Willow Spring or anywhere else, a few questions tell you how secure a facility is:

• Is the property fenced and gated? A perimeter fence and a controlled gate keep out anyone who is not a tenant.
• Are there cameras? Video surveillance is a deterrent and a record if something goes wrong.
• Is it well lit? Good lighting matters for anyone visiting a unit in the evening.
• What are the access hours? Set gate hours mean fewer cars on the property at night.
• Is pest control in place? Stored furniture, clothing and paper are only safe if pests stay out.
• Is a protection plan available? A tenant protection plan covers your belongings if the unexpected happens.

Consolidated Self-Storage answers yes to each of these. A visit during office hours is the easiest way to see the facility for yourself.

How to Keep Your Own Unit Secure

The facility's security works best alongside a few habits of your own:

• Use a disc lock. New customers at Consolidated Self-Storage get a free disc lock for climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled units.
• Keep a written list of what you store. A simple inventory with photos makes any claim under the tenant protection plan easier.
• Store valuables out of sight. Put boxes of documents and keepsakes toward the back of the unit, with furniture in front.
• Keep your lock key with you. Do not lend it to anyone you would not trust with everything in the unit.
• Close and lock the door every time, even for a quick trip to the car.

Climate-Controlled Storage for Items That Need More Protection

For wood furniture, electronics, documents, photos and keepsakes, a climate-controlled unit adds protection from big swings in temperature over a long stay. These are the standard monthly rates for the climate-controlled units open now:

• 10x10 climate-controlled: $140 per month, and the first month is free for new customers
• 10x15 climate-controlled: $175 per month, and the first month is free for new customers

The guide to climate-controlled storage covers what to keep in one. Drive-up units are also available for boxes, furniture, tools and outdoor equipment, and current drive-up rates are listed on the rental page.

For RVs, boats and campers, premium covered parking spaces (12x45) are $225 per month. Covered parking runs on a waiting list, and outside and paved parking rates are listed on the rental page.

New-Customer Offer: First Month Free

Every new customer at Consolidated Self-Storage gets:

• 1st Month Free
• A 12-Month Rate Lock, so the monthly rate stays the same for a year
• A Free Disc Lock for climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled units
• Up to $100 in credits toward an in-town U-Haul rental

The U-Haul credit helps when a move and a storage rental happen at the same time. Read more about the U-Haul partnership at Consolidated Self-Storage.

Access Hours

The gate is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and is closed on Sunday.

How to Rent or Reserve a Unit

Renting at Consolidated Self-Storage can be done entirely online:

• Open the rental page and choose a size.
• Rent online, or reserve the unit for free with "Reserve Now for Free."
• Pay your bill online at any time with 24/7 online bill pay.

Questions before you rent? Call (919) 584-9324 or use the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there secure self storage in Benson, NC?

Yes. Consolidated Self-Storage at 650 Church Rd, Benson, NC 27504, in the McGee's Crossroads community, is fenced and gated, well lit and monitored with digital video surveillance cameras. The gate is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What security does Consolidated Self-Storage have?

The facility is fenced and gated, with digital video surveillance, lighting across the property and pest control in all units. A tenant protection plan is also available for stored belongings.

Is the first month free at Consolidated Self-Storage?

Yes. Every new customer gets the first month free, a 12-month rate lock, a free disc lock for climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled units, and up to $100 in credits toward an in-town U-Haul rental.

How much is a climate-controlled storage unit in Benson?

At Consolidated Self-Storage, a 10x10 climate-controlled unit is $140 per month and a 10x15 is $175 per month, and new customers get the first month free.

Is RV and boat parking at the facility secure?

Yes. Outside, paved and covered parking spaces all sit inside the same fenced, gated lot with security cameras. Covered 12x45 spaces are $225 per month and currently run on a waiting list.

Can I reserve a storage unit online?

Yes. You can rent online or reserve a unit for free on the Consolidated Self-Storage rental page, and pay your bill online at any time.