Holiday guests are on the calendar, the spare room is full of boxes, and the decorations still need somewhere to live for the other ten months of the year. Self storage can clear that space before the season starts. Consolidated Self-Storage at 650 Church Rd, Benson, NC 27504, in the McGee's Crossroads community on Church Road, offers drive-up and climate-controlled storage units for households in Benson and Willow Spring. This guide covers what to move into storage before guests arrive, which unit sizes fit, standard monthly prices, and how to plan visits around the gate and office hours.
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 for anyone driving in to visit family.
The facility offers standard drive-up units, climate-controlled units, and outside parking for RVs, boats, campers, trailers and vehicles. U-Haul truck and trailer rentals are scheduled in the office, and U-Haul boxes and moving supplies are sold on site, which helps when there is more to pack than expected.
The fastest way to turn a crowded room into a guest room is to move out what nobody will use for the next month or two. Common items Benson households put in storage for the holidays:
Moving these out a week or two before guests arrive leaves time to clean, set up the guest room and make space in the garage for an extra car.
Most holiday overflow fits in one of the smaller drive-up sizes:
The guide to 5x10 storage units in Benson and Willow Spring goes into more detail on what fits in the smallest drive-up size.
These are the standard monthly rates listed on the Consolidated Self-Storage rental page. Availability changes, so check the rental page for the units open today.
Drive-up units (non climate-controlled)
Climate-controlled units
Some sizes run on a waiting list, including the 5x5, 10x5 and 10x20 climate-controlled units and the 10x30 drive-up unit. The rental page lets you join the waiting list for a size that is not open yet.
Boxes, bins, patio furniture, grills, bikes and yard equipment usually do fine in a drive-up unit, which costs less each month. Drive-up also makes the trip quick: back up to the door, unload and go.
A climate-controlled unit is worth considering for items that can be damaged by big swings in temperature over a long stay, such as wood furniture, electronics, photos, framed artwork and family keepsakes. If the guest room furniture you are moving out is a wood dresser or a family heirloom, a climate-controlled 10x10 or 10x15 is the safer choice. The guide to climate-controlled storage covers what belongs in one.
The gate is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so you can drop off boxes before work or pick up decorations on a weekend evening. 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. If you plan to stop by the office close to a holiday, call ahead to confirm the hours.
The facility is fenced and gated, well lit, and monitored with digital video surveillance cameras. Pest control is in place in all units. A tenant protection plan is also available, and the details are on the facility's Tenant Protection page.
It helps to have a unit lined up a week or two before guests arrive. Renting at Consolidated Self-Storage can be done entirely online:
Questions before you rent? Call (919) 584-9324 or use the contact page.
Where can I find self storage in Benson, NC?
Consolidated Self-Storage is at 650 Church Rd, Benson, NC 27504, in the McGee's Crossroads community on Church Road, on the Benson side of Willow Spring. It offers drive-up units, climate-controlled units and outside parking for RVs, boats and trailers.
What size storage unit do I need for holiday decorations?
A 5x10 drive-up unit holds several bins of decorations along with patio cushions, a bike and a stack of boxes. If you are also moving out furniture or patio sets, a 10x10 gives you twice the floor space.
How much does a storage unit cost per month in Benson?
At Consolidated Self-Storage, standard monthly rates are $75 for a 5x10 drive-up unit, $110 for a 10x10, $140 for a 10x15 and $180 for a 10x20. Climate-controlled units are $140 for a 10x10 and $175 for a 10x15.
Should holiday decorations go in a climate-controlled unit?
Plastic bins of lights, ornaments and wreaths usually do fine in a standard drive-up unit. Climate control is worth considering for wood furniture, electronics, photos and keepsakes that will stay in storage for a long time.
What are the gate hours at Consolidated Self-Storage?
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.
Can I reserve a storage unit online in Benson?
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.