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Public Storage's reputation is marred by significant customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to steep and frequent price increases, inadequate customer service, and poor management responsiveness. Many customers report feeling neglected, with unresolved issues regarding billing and unit security leading to frustration. While some locations receive praise for their cleanliness and helpful staff, these positive experiences appear inconsistent. Overall, the feedback suggests a troubling trend of unprofessional practices and a lack of accountability, prompting customers to caution others about their experiences and consider alternative storage options.

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New York
1 review
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Great
June 4, 2019

Mr Billy Ray was very great with helping me get my storage unit Thanks a lot! Need more people like him

Date of experience: June 3, 2019
Florida
2 reviews
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Excellent
June 3, 2019

The service is excellent, the costumer service and clean areas and security is excellent the persons work is excellent. *******

Date of experience: June 2, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Birmingham, AL
May 29, 2019

Chantara was very knowledgeable, helpful and patient. The price special was honored and Chantara assisted with our selection of an unit that best serviced our needs.
Property number ******* in Birmingham, AL

Date of experience: May 28, 2019
Washington
1 review
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They work with me to find me the perfect storage area. Very polite and professional.The service was excellent I Recommend this storage Facility

Date of experience: May 27, 2019
Washington
1 review
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Thank you!
May 27, 2019

It's always nice to know that there are people who are willing to help you get the best prices! Thank you so much Maggie, for helping me out when I had no clue what size unit I even wanted! What a great deal you gave us! And there was another worker next to her, I forgot to get her name but, she was incredibly nice to me and my daughters, she even gave my baby a sticker, witch made her very happy! Thanks to the both of you! You guys are very helpful and so friendly!

Date of experience: May 26, 2019
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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The prices at 401/ and Markham is like rending a room. $307 for a 10 x10. Plus 16 dollar a special lock that you have to buy and no where else you can use. That is not it. Let me tell you about access to the storage rules:
You have access from 5 am to 10 pm. you are given a code to open the gate. I entered to the premises at 9:30 pm. Another guy was also there unloading hiss stuff. When I tried to exit it was perhaps, a few miniatures after 10 pm. The gate did not open and we all got stuck in a freezing cold of Canada. The screen of the key pad was saying " late exit contact site manager". Was there any emergency number listed anywhere? No. The general number was taking message. We called the police as a last resource and was told they could not help.
We had to leave out cars and come back after 5 am.
Interestingly, I called the local manager to give feedback. She got defensive telling me she told me the access was until 10 pm. Nowhere and no one told me, or the other person you will get stuck if not leave before 10 pm. That is an absolute unsafe practice. What if someone gets hurt or has a medical emergency. An emergency after hours number does not cost with the price you rent a unit.

Date of experience: May 25, 2019
California
1 review
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I just love my storage space The grounds are very well-maintained and the staff Was very helpful thank you Darcy for all your help it was greatly appreciated.

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Virginia
1 review
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Kathy, is very professional, kind, and a pleasure to do business with. Thank you again Kathy for ensuring ua

Date of experience: May 24, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Rat Infestation
May 20, 2019

A picture is worth a thousand words... Please see the pictures I included. We have found both live and dead rodents. The rodents have left excrement all over our possessions. There is a restaurant on the side of the storage unit, so I don't see this issue changing. No matter what extenuating attempts are made. Not that I would count on management taking any drastic measures. They always collect the money. Even if it is for storing a major health risk.

Date of experience: May 20, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Excellent
May 16, 2019

This building is every well kept the service here is excellent they are very polite and well mannered. And they actually work with you and not Against you

Date of experience: May 15, 2019
Florida
1 review
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Outstanding
May 15, 2019

Lorraine was professional and was patient while showing me different storage units to fit my needs as well it was a quick to sign up so that I could move my stuff immediately thank you.

Date of experience: May 14, 2019
New Jersey
1 review
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Jackson Michigan Awful... plus your rates have Increased. I recently vacated a storage unit, and I was charged 49. For 2 days! When I initially acquired my unit, it was pouring rain, I reserved a unit for easy access. When I arrived I had to wait an hour in the pouring rain for the mangr. To come and remove one of their locks and they gave me an inside unit, not what I reserved. It was hard on me as I'm disabled. THE unit was not climate controlled and she sold me a used padlock. I inquired about prorate reimbursement and she said they didnt do that. So I paid a full amount for 2 days! Worst experience ever with Public Storage. Still like to know how she put rat poison in my unit without a key! Also, why cant I have a pro-rated refund?!

Date of experience: May 5, 2019
Washington
1 review
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I haven't yet used my unit. But I have to say Chelsea was great. I would recommend this storage to my family and friends

Date of experience: May 3, 2019
Florida
3 reviews
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Ihad agreat exoerience with connie. She explained, showed and was very friendly an understanding! She is a great employee. I have had a unit of Public Storage in Boca Raton for 25 years andhave never had this service, only notifications of ret increase. I havechecked with other people that have rented in Boca at half of what I pay, however, whenI have discussed this tha have said that severyone gets the same rates and these are nonegotiable regardless of tme. So thanks for having a Connie that was very nice and efficient.

Date of experience: May 2, 2019
Texas
1 review
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Great storage spaces and very very convenient for my family until our home was completed. Thanks Public Storage S. Main houston tx

Date of experience: May 2, 2019
North Carolina
1 review
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Kandy and Nicole were very helpful and professional in establishing my storage space and concomitant needs. Well done ladies
Marie Meyer

Date of experience: May 1, 2019
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Your enticing promotional rate is just something you get in. After that you will get email from them that your rent increases. Started with online promotional $110.00, after 3 months went up to $160.00, after 6 months May 2019 increases now to $204.00. And don't wait 30 days to pay they will change your lock and set a date for auctioning your stuff. One star is for customer service, otherwise this company is totally ripping people left and right. Your insurance only covered $3,000, and lots of stuff not covered. DO not Rent from this company.

Date of experience: April 30, 2019
Kansas
1 review
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Jamie helped me sign up for a unit on 4-28-19. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and polite. She works fast and asks enough questions to give good advice. I signed up and bought the right supplies to enable me to quickly get started on my moving-storage project. Jamie is a strong asset to Topeka Public Storage.

Date of experience: April 28, 2019
Tennessee
1 review
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Fab storage space!
April 29, 2019

Karen & Lynn allowed my to walk in w/ out a reservation, provided excellent service w / in minutes that meets all my storage needs w professional friendliness. Storage units have security code for entrance/ exit & staff protects your privacy regarding access to acct... 5 stars! To staff!

Date of experience: April 28, 2019
Arizona
1 review
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My experience with public storage was a great one thanks to Mrs Peggy! She was very professional and had me in and out within 30 mins! I truly appreciate Mrs Peggy!

Date of experience: April 27, 2019