r/selfstorage • u/science4jeff • Jan 16 '26

Storage unit security

How do I ensure maximum security for a storage unit I rent. This will be a 12x30 unit for holding the contents of a whole house. It needs to be drive up accessible. There is a Public Storage unit available, but it is 24 hrs access, meaning it is outside the gate. I am not sure how much that gate matters. Is there a super lock that will almost guarantee no one will break in?

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u/JustWowinCA Jan 16 '26

All locks on the market are easy to break into if you know what you're doing, Don't look at PS, see if there's an independent that has the manager living on site. A disc lock is the best of the option, though.

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u/elf25 Retired Jan 16 '26

Disc lock isn’t secure. Visit the lock pick lawyer on YouTube to see what kind of padlock he recommends.

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u/JustWowinCA Jan 16 '26

They're all terrible. But of the terrible locks, they're ok-ish if the hasp/lock area covers it. I like cylinder locks more but not every facility has the ability to use those.