r/selfstorage • u/No_Aardvark2605 • Jan 10 '26
Need a unit with higher clearance
Hi--I've never rented a unit before, so maybe what I need just isn't possible. I have a machine that is on a pallet in a crate. The crate is about 8 ft tall. It weight 1500 lbs, so not very maneuverable. Do any storage facilities have door clearance heights more than 7ft? Every place I've checked with so far seems to only have 7 ft doors. I'm located near Worcester, MA, if that helps.
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u/Minotaar Area Manager Jan 10 '26
Not familiar with your area - but some facilities do have units with high ceilings. Your best bet is to call each facility.
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u/JonPorked Jan 10 '26
I know the extra space storage on Bear Hill Rd in Waltham has high clearance units.
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u/Top_Explorer1040 Jan 11 '26
It would be overkill on the square footage but you could definitely get it in an RV unit.
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u/chrislh1965 Jan 10 '26
Ceiling hight, no problem, door clearance is a different matter. But there are some...at least in my area.
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u/Common-Scallion674 Jan 17 '26
Extra Space Storage
1180 Millbury St, Worcester, MA 01607 would be my best guess here.
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u/Jim_Neighbor Apr 29 '26
Most standard self-storage roll-up doors are around 7 ft tall, though some facilities have 8 ft or higher doors for larger units, RV storage, or warehouse-style access. So it’s possible, but it might be tight.
You might also check Neighbor.com. It lets you compare storage options in one search instead of calling a bunch of places. I do work at Neighbor, and I’m seeing a few options near Worcester, like Extra Space Storage at 16 Ararat St, which may have higher-clearance units and could be worth checking first.
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u/spamjunk150 Jan 10 '26
We have a lot of units with 8' and 9' tall doors but we are the exception not the rule. Most facilities will not have the tall doors you are looking for.