LifeStorage Centers LLC

Storage, Paper Shredding, Moving Companies,

About us

Since 2002, LifeStorage has been helping people simplify their lives by providing clean, secure, convenient and affordable self-storage solutions. Located throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, you can always find a nearby climate-controlled LifeStorage facility to fit your needs. Whether you’re looking for business storage (pharmaceutical, legal, financial), everyday storage (furniture, files, equipment, vehicles, boats) or office suites (furnishes or unfurnished) our courteous and professional Property Managers help you find the storage or space solution that directly meets your needs. The LifeStorage brand was developed to bring Chicago storage to the next level of excellence, setting a new standard in the marketplace. The company’s founders who met while in college formed 20-year business relationship, set out to not only improve the image of Chicago storage, but to become the leader and innovator of unique yet affordable storage solutions. The company chooses its sites, builds its stores, and provides a hands-on approach to management. When something’s wrong, we fix it. Standing behind core values of honesty, integrity and solid business ethics, we take action toward our goals every day to supply our customers with the best storage solutions available in Chicago.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

household self storage; business storage; records storage; document shredding; mail boxes; moving supplies; packing supplies

Services we don't offer

truck rental, moving servises


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

3.25 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
40%
4
0%
3
20%
2
20%
1
20%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.8
value
3.2
professionalism
3.6
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.5
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Ilya S.
10/2012
5.0
storage units
  + -1 more
They have been excellent and very friendly. The place is extremely well maintain and I feel very secure there.
Description of Work: I use them for general storage of furniture and out-of-season items.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marcella R.
04/2011
3.0
paper shredding
  + -1 more
Friendly service on my inquiring phone call and my follow-up call. Staff were busy with 2 customers when I brought in the paper to shred. I thought they would shred in front of me, but because the person was busy and the bags were awkward, she put it under the desk and said she would put it in the bin as soon as she was done with the other customer. I needed to be somewhere, so I couldn't stay to see if it was done. It was not clear to me until I got there that the material wouldn't be shred that day. I was supposed to get a "certificate" by email to show that the information was shredded confidentially. Two weeks later, when I still did not have the email, I called and was told that the material had just been picked up the day before. The person couldn't confirm if my material had been picked up earlier. The people were nice and professional, but as the days passed, I was not comfortable with the process.
Description of Work: I brought in 24 lbs of paper to be shred.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

$24

Sarah F.
10/2010
2.0
moving companies, storage units
  + 0 more
The good parts, though I was charged 105.00 for packing materials at least they actually used them I have a receipt that was detailed correctly, but the facts are they WASTED over 30 min trying to find the unit which added to the travel time...the storage facility was 10 min away from my house. the most difficult part were 2 sctions of a sauna left by previous homeowners that wouldn't fit up the stairs...we attempted to explain to them to forget moving it, move everything else instead while we either remove the banisters or just leave it. They stood there in my basement not knowing what to do as we pointed at what was to be moved. The language barrier was the most problematic part. I complained to the manager and he knocked 15 min off the total...big whoop. I was so exhausted by the end after chasing them around I gave up. I still paid 430.00
Description of Work: USE the storage facility...DO NOT use the "recommended movers" called USA Moving and Storage. They did not show up with 4 guys as was promised, only 3 (its scratched out on the receipt) & they spoke little english and did not understand very well what was to be moved or where the facility was... the owner said they would know how to get into and out of the facility, understood their way around, etc. THEY HAD NO CLUE! I had to give them directions to the place and lead them to the unit after they got lost in the facility, explain how to find their way around. I had the feeling they were day laborers that were picked up that very morning and instructed to take as much time as possible. I had to pay cash on the spot for a two hour move- total was 430.00 A RIP OFF! DO NOT USE the MOVERS!!!! The name of the movers is USA moving and Storage Life Storage will try to tell you that "oh yeah they come here all the time and they know there way around here, all you have to do is give them the keys". DON'T DO IT! get another moving company

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$430

Christine M.
09/2010
5.0
home & garage organization, moving companies, paper shredding, storage units
  + 2 more
Better than expected
Description of Work: Got first month free. Unbelievably clean facilities and professional staff. Big surprise. Used to have a storage unit at a competitor and it was a scary place and I could never find anyone when I had a question.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike L.
07/2008
1.0
storage units
  + -1 more
Horrible, I would not use this facility under any circumstances!
Description of Work: This is an update to my earlier report. I would not recommend this storage facility under any circumstances. In my opinion, they have questionable business practices at best. Do yourself a huge favor and look elsewhere. This facility is under new management and I would not recommend Life Storage Center, Morton Grove under any scenario. Despite using this facility for years and paying thousands of dollars annually in storage fees, under new management, they did not use the autopay feature and then assessed late fees. Payments were automatically made for years without issue under the previous management team. Desite repeated attempts to get them to simply reserse the late fees; they engaged in stall tactics and the complete round around. I strongly beleive they engage in these business practices to collect late fees and also place storage units at risk. I am pursuing all legal and other administrative remedies. Moreover, I plan to remove all items from this facility at the earliest possible date. It's not the same management team and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND this facility to anyone. If they are treating me this way; can you imagine how they treat the average Customer? Note; I have SIX storage units at this facility and have been paying thousands of dollars in storage fees at this facility annually since 2009; 4 plus years. Save your self a massive headache and find another decent storage facility where the customer is treated with respect and fairly and where the management team does not engage in quetionable business practices.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$32,000

    Contact information

    777 Lake Zurich Rd Suit 200 Suite 200, Barrington, IL 60010

    http://www.lifestorage.net/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Storage,
    Paper Shredding,
    Moving Companies,
    Home and Garage Organization

    FAQ

    LifeStorage Centers LLC is currently rated 3.2 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    LifeStorage Centers LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, LifeStorage Centers LLC does not offer free project estimates.
    No, LifeStorage Centers LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, LifeStorage Centers LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, LifeStorage Centers LLC does not offer emergency services.
    No, LifeStorage Centers LLC does not offer warranties.
    LifeStorage Centers LLC offers the following services: household self storage; business storage; records storage; document shredding; mail boxes; moving supplies; packing supplies
    truck rental, moving servises

    Contact information

    777 Lake Zurich Rd Suit 200 Suite 200, Barrington, IL 60010

    http://www.lifestorage.net/

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM