A 5x5 storage space is the size of a small walk-in closet. It holds one piece of furniture with a narrow footprint, tall narrow items like lamps, and 6-8 boxes.
A 10x20 storage space is the size of 2-3 Bedrooms. It holds furnishings and appliances for an average 1500 sq. ft. residence. It can also hold compact vehicles depending on width and length.
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Bessemer, and in every city where we do business.
Take a look at all the good things our customers say about this Life Storage, and all of our stores! It thrills us to give customers the best customer service possible, and to hear when they are pleased with how we have taken care of their storage needs.
"Sonya has been so great in working with me! I called Life Storage in Bessemer and explained my situation and Sonya immediately did all that she could to help me. I would never even consider having a storage unit anywhere else! And Aaron was about to close and still allowed me to come in and make my payment! Thanks Life Storage in Bessemer!!! You deserve 5 stars!!"
"I love Ms.Sonya❤️❤️❤️ I was so nervous about storage and she made it so easy for me. This is a good clean and convenient storage unit. She swept, oiled the garage door and sprayed for bugs."
"Mrs. Sonya was so easy to work with. I had a complaint and she resolved the situation immediately. She wasn't argumentative and understood my concerns. She is definitely an asset to Life Storage."
"Been with life storage in Bessemer for over a year, my experience with them was very pleasing, Sonya was very nice and helpful, got a great rate on storage and the facility very clean would recommend to family and friends."
"Ms Sonya help my husband and was very understanding and patient with him his English isn't perfect but she took time..... thank GOD for people like her"
"I've been renting spaces for a couple years now. The place is always clean, which is nice. I also like that I've seen them, on several occasions, going around and checking the units. The staff is always nice and they try to be helpful."
"Sonya was AMAZING!!! She was efficient & incredibly helpful. I spent all of 15 minutes in the facility & came out with a nice-size storage space; she was very knowledgeable about sizes & had a gracious attitude throughout this process!"
"Sonja
What can. I Say: but she has an excellent customer services . You made renting other Lfe Storage a breeze. God bless you. Thanks for your patience.💕"
"Sonya was very helpful and very knowledgeable about her location... came in and quickly got a storage..All with a great smile and attitude!!!! Thanks Again!!"
"I had a very hard time with these peoples my property was infestation with mice all my furniture clothes and now the insurance company don’t want to give me but 500$ for all my stuff never again will I used this storage unit again"
"I had a very good experience with Ms. Sonya, she was very pleasant and helpful. She helped me enjoy the rest of my day after a bad experience with another storage facility. I would recommend the Bessemer location to anyone."
"Sonya was so helpful and nice during my visit in assisting me with everything. I was so frantic about storage units because I'm responsible for my deceased aunts.belongs. She assured me that life storage was the place to be.
Thank you Sonya and life storage for all your help in this 🙏 time"
"Sonya did a great job helping me determine the correct size and needed. She explained everything detail allowing me to make an informative decision. Very clean property and very impressed."
"So far a great experience at Life Storage Bessemer AL. The store is clean and well organized. Mike is an exceptional employee. He is very courteous, knowledgeable, and professional."
"Having to get ready to move and being uneasy about my things, Life storage in Bessemer put my mind at ease. Mike let me come in and view the facilties to make sure it was going to work for my needs. The facility was very clean and appealing. The workers Mike and Sonya were very nice, friendly, and most importantly professional. If you are looking for a well kept facility look at LifeSouth storage in Bessemer!"
"I really Mrs Sonya and Mike they are very customer oriented they took there time with me even tho I made mistake they fixed it didn't mind doing they very friendly people I love there spirits"
"Just leased a storage space today. Ms. Sonya and Michael were very very helpful with assisting us with what we were looking for. So don't only read this give them a raise. *****"
"Ms. Sonya is so nice!!! She’s so patient and she always help me if I have a problem or question about my unit space that I’m renting. She deserves a raise!!!!! 👍🏽👍🏽"
"Michael and Sonya Were Awesome!! Both Very Informative & Professional. Facility Is Clean And Secured. Will Recommend Life storage To Family & Friends."
"I had a great experience Great friendly customer service Sonya she really treated me right from beginning till end very courteous and nice . I recommend this place to anyone looking 👍🏽👍🏽"
"This has been a one of a kind amazing experience! Mrs. Sonya welcomed me with a smile and amazing customer service representative. She is personable and gave me clear cut information and direction. I was informed on everything I needed to know and was also taken by ride to my storage unit and shown my space and how to lock my unit to secure it would not be broken into or left not properly locked. I would recommend Life Storage to anyone looking for a more than reasonable price for storage and the customer service will definitely keep you coming back. Mrs. Sonya is one of a kind and an amazing asset to the company. If you need assistance or have any questions she would be the first one I would call. Thank you Life Storage"
"I rented my storage unit over the phone. It was easy and hassle-free and the lady who assisted me had a very professional demeanor and was extremely knowledgeable; she was able to answer all of my questions with ease. The paperwork was emailed to me and when I got to my storage unit there were no issues. I didn't have any problems getting in and my unit was just as I had expected in terms of size, cleanliness, location and temperature. I am a happy customer who would definitely recommend this location of Life Storage to anyone who needs to rent a storage unit."
"Place is close and convenient. Needed storage while working on some rooms in the house. Brenda was so nice and helpful from start to finish. Sonya the manager was also helpful. Recommended highly if you're in the area."
"Ms.Sonya was very helpful and she really have a generous spirit. She knows her business and is very proud to help the customers. Very great experience with Life storage. Very clean and looks great."
"Excellent staff and clean place. Sonya was courteous and patient all along the renting process on my 1st day. She herself gave me long cart which helped unloading my items quickly and easily. That so nice of her and an awesome experience as a customer. Atlast great service with a smile."
"I was having to move furniture & other items out my mom's house. Unfortunately the ppl that were supposed to help me didn't show when Ms. Sonya Sanders saw I was unloading the U-Haul by myself , she asked where's your help???? Being overwhelmed I said to her they left me hanging. Before I knew it, she started helping me... She is truly a AWESOME. She didn't hesitate to assist, and what's the GREAT THING I DIDN'T ASK, SHE WAS TRULY A BLESSING TO ME, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE give Ms. Sonya a MEDAL/ AWARD, SOMETHING for being a my GOD sent angel... Also she has GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. I'm glad I chose life storage"
"It was stressful trying to find a place to out my belongings! As soon as I walked into Life Storage #229 a weight was lifted off of me! Michael and Ms. Mary made the experience quick, easy, and they were very professional and knowledgeable."
"Ms. Brenda and Ms. Sonya were a joy to be around. Friendly, fast, and super helpful. If you have to store your items, CHOOSE LIFE Storage. It’s the best choice to make.😀😀😀"
"Ms. Sanders is really nice and professional! She helped me out a great deal! I would definitely refer this company to others. Reasonable prices as well!"
"Ms. Sonya Sanders was very nice and her Associate Store Manager Mrs. Brenda Reed was exceptionally friendly. I will definitely be sending people to do business with your company."
"I had the pleasure of working with Micheal here at life storage in Bessemer (store 229). Let me just say, he was completely awesome! He made sure that EVERYTHING was met as far as my needs. He explained and went over everything to make sure that I understood. His demeanor and willingness to assist made it a very easy, quick, and efficient process! I would highly recommend Life Storage! Thank you again Micheal, you rock!"
"I had a very pleasant experience tenting 2 units at the Bessemer location. Michael was very knowledgeable and extremely Thorough during the setup process and he had a very pleasant attitude. He made the process so easy and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this location. Thank you Michael for your service."
"I was so pleased how Michael M. Was very helpful with explaining the terms and agreement and showing me my storage unit. He mad me feel very comfortable with using this storage space and trusting in their company that my belongings will be safe.thanks Tiffany Adams"
"Only complaint is overhead door needed repair, such that we had to prop open door with object. It wasn't repaired after I mentioned it a couple times. However, staff once alerting me within a day that I failed to push latch all the way towards door frame before setting lock, such that only latch was locked, not the door. That's why I rated you as exceeding my expectations."
"My experience with Ms.Sonya was very pleasant. After a long day at work she had me in an out the door. Thanks Ms.Sonya. You need more employees like her."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mike and Sonya today. I'm new to the city and they made my experience pleasurable. They were professional, welcoming, and very efficient! I'm glad to be doing business with them!"
"I had the pleasure of being assisted by Sonya Sanders. Her customer service was the best I've experienced in a long time. As I walked in; she greeted me with a sincere smile; she connected with me on a professional level; and she was very informative and detailed inregard to the unit I purchased and amenities surrounding it. I will definitely refer Life Storage to many of my relatives, friends, and associates. Thanks to Sonya Sanders great customer service, I left feeling secure and motivated. Thank you, it was a pleasurable customer service experience ."
"Hello , Mike and Soyna was really nice ,Professional and helpful. The facility is clean . They had hand Sanitizer and practiced safe social distancing. Really great! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!=M=M=M=M"
"My experience at Life Storage was a wonderful experience because I was literally about to spend too much on a unit, but I waited. Then came in and talked to Ms. Sonya and got treated well beyond expectation. I am very pleased that she helped me and look forward to doing business with Life Storage in the future, if necessary."
You can rent a storage unit without coming to our store office.
Choose the Rent Now option when selecting a storage unit and you will make your payment, get your access code, and go right to your space to move in.
Our video shows you how it works.
Tips for packing your storage unit
If you've never used a storage unit before, this video will show you some great Pro Tips that will help make the process easier and prevent common mistakes.
Save yourself some time, and learn how to keep your belonging safe in storage.
Serving Birmingham, Bessemer and Lipscomb
Our self storage facility on Bessemer Super Hwy is located east of the I-20, between Harmony Dr and 32nd St N, near Highland Memorial Gardens. Click here for directions to this Life Storage.
At Life Storage Facility #229, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Lipscomb, Adger, Mountain Brook, and other neighborhoods in Bessemer, AL. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Birmingham.
Store Office Hours
Mon: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
(Closed 5/30 1:30pm-6:00pm)
Tue: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Facility Access Hours
Mon: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Rental Requirements:
Insurance required
Storage insurance available (third party)
$29 admin fee
Payments due monthly, with a minimum of one month rental
