Storage Outlet - Southern California Storage Specialist

From 60W
Exit 60W at Peck Rd
Right on Peck Rd

From 60E
Exit 60E at Peck Rd
Left on Peck Rd

From 605N
Exit 605N at 60W
Exit 60W at Peck Rd
Right on Peck Rd

From 605S
Exit 605S at 60W
Exit 60W at Peck Rd
Right on Peck Rd

At Storage Outlet in South El Monte, California, we don’t just want to meet your storage expectations, we want to exceed them! Our secure storage facility is located near 60 and 605 Freeway on Peck Road, just west of the San Gabriel River. We offer a variety of unit sizes to accommodate whatever you need to store – from household goods and furniture to business documents and records. When you need self storage, you want to know that your belongings are secure and protected. For your convenience and peace of mind, we offer all drive up units, access 7 days a week and commercial deliveries are accepted.

Serving the South El Monte area including El Monte, Rosemead, Whittier, Pico Rivera, City of Industry and nearby communities.

City Information: South El Monte

South El Monte once served as a watering hole and campsite for Shoshone Indians and explorers to the area.  Modern history began with the arrival of the first settlers, the Thompson Party, during the California Gold Rush. The Thompson family founded the El Monte Township in the late 1860s.

The area went through its agricultural period and began its suburban growth early in the 20th century. The city was incorporated in 1958. At the time of the split with El Monte, South El Monte contained most of the area’s industrial businesses. Today, light manufacturing remains the City’s economic base.

These companies manufacture everything from home furnishings and household appliances to building materials and farm implements. The city’s mission is “to foster and stimulate economic growth through the implementation of economic development programs and services.”  South El Monte offers all business development services including an economic development team, redevelopment projects, and a one stop service bringing in state and federal agencies to make it easy for business to locate in the city. These are all under South El Monte’s “public and private partnerships” vision.  The city also provides support to business in the area of workforce development.

South El Monte offers a good blend of older and younger residents working with the same dedication and community spirit that the city was founded upon. Both the residents and business community are working together to make the community a better place to live and work.

In just five decades, the City of South El Monte has matured into a viable commercial and industrial base, with over 2,400 businesses within 3.25 square miles.  To meet its current needs and in search of other improvement opportunities, the City is now focusing on its needs and in search of other improvement opportunities, the City is now focusing on its growth and potential in retail, commercial and residential development, making the community a better place to live and work.

Packing and Storage Tips

Let’s Start With The Ten Commandments of Self Storage

1. Use boxes that are the same in size – they will stack up much easier and utilize the space you have much better.
2. As you stack, place heavy boxes on the bottom and lighter on the top.  Seems logical but we have seen many a crumbled box.
3. Make sure that you leave walkways between boxes so you can have ready access.
4. Half full boxes tend to collapse easier during stacking.
5. Leave a little space between your unit walls and boxes – helps air circulate
6. Storing a refrigerator or washer/dryer? Leave doors slightly ajar – this can help prevent mold from growing.
7. NO flammables or combustibles allowed in any of the storage units.
8. Photo or Video document your stored items thoroughly.
9. Label your boxes for quick identification.
10. Bubble wrap and newspaper fragile items.

Preparing Your Items for Storage

Place smaller items in uniformly sized boxes. Completely fill each box with heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on the top. Uniformly sized boxes stack easier and conserve storage space.

»         Appliances. Clean and dry your appliances prior to storing.  Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation.

»         Blankets, Draperies and Clothing. Have blankets, draperies and clothing cleaned; then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.

»         Books. Pack books flat, not standing on end. This will protect the spines, which will bend and warp over time if stood upright. Books are very heavy, so pack them in small boxes and don’t put them in boxes with other, more fragile items.

»         Breakable Items. Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens.

»         Dishes and Glassware. Store these items in specially made boxes called dishpacks. Dishpacks are worth every penny.

»         Furniture and Tables. Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratches and dust.

»         Label boxed items. You’ll know what is in each box without opening it.

»         Lawn Mowers. Drain gasoline and oil from all small engines. This precaution will protect both your stored property and the property of others from the dangers of fire and explosion.

»         Leather Items. Treat leather items (couches, clothes, etc.) with a leather conditioner prior to storing them. Keep furniture items off the floor by placing them on pallets.

»         Mattresses. Place mattresses in plastic slip-on covers to protect them from dust and moisture.

»         Mirrors and Pictures. Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes. This affords them protection from scratches and dust.

»         Photos. Photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place between pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos, photos and negatives take up very little space. Try to keep these items with you.

»         Pillows and Toys. It is smart to store smaller items like this in large plastic bags.

DO NOT STORE THESE ITEMS: Furs, jewelry and other expensive items, irreplaceable items, any living thing, used tires, firearms, explosives, flammables of any kind (gas, diesel, oil, paint, etc.), drugs or drug paraphernalia, stolen items, any type of hazardous items, perishable items of any kind, hazardous waste materials of any kind, items that produce odors or any item that will in any way make other tenants or the manager unhappy.

Organizing your Storage Unit

»         If you can, place wooden pallets or boards underneath furniture and boxes. This will prevent condensation from damaging them.

»         Leave a small airspace between your stored items and the wall of the storage unit for ventilation.

»         Store items that will not be needed to the rear of the storage locker, and items you will need to access toward the front of the unit.  This will save a lot of time and hassle.

»         Store heavy items on the bottom and lightweight items on top.

»         Store smaller, more valuable items to the rear of the storage locker and larger items toward the front of the storage locker.

»         Cover everything with plastic sheeting. Wooden furniture should first be covered with blankets to avoid abrasion and moisture damage. Plastic sheeting will protect your stored goods from both dust and water damage.

»         Pack your storage unit as tightly as possible. Tighter packing helps to protect stored items from moisture and dust and reduces the space needed to store your property.

»         Use a high quality disc (round) padlock to secure your storage locker. This type of lock is difficult to cut or break and offers maximum protection for very little money.