Climate Controlled storage spaces provide a temperature controlled environment for your belongings. These spaces keep your items cool in the summer and heated in the winter, and are ideal for protecting items such as wood, electronics, and plastic that can be damaged from temperature changes and extremes. Learn more about the benefits of climate controlled storage here.
Extended Access Hours
Even when our office is closed, you can access your space well before and after our office hours! You enter your personal access code at a keypad to access the property. Your space is secured with a lock, and only you have the key!
Surveillance Cameras
Smile, you're on camera! Surveillance cameras are positioned throughout the facility to create a safer environment by monitoring traffic in and out of the facility and deterring trespassers.
54' Truck Access
The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 54' tractor trailers.
Boxes & Packing Supplies Sold Here
This Life Storage location carries a full line of moving and storage supplies such as boxes, packing tape, packing materials, and more! Our supplies help move awkward items like wardrobes and big screen TVs and keep delicate items like dishes safe during moving and storage. Stop in our office before the big move for your supplies! For helpful moving and packing tips, visit our guide here.
Customer Reviews - Life Storage #451, South Portland
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in South Portland, and in every city where we do business. That's why we routinely ask our customers about their experience with us and challenge ourselves to make it better. You can read what customers think about us here on our website - over the past four years, we've had over 100,000 customers respond to our surveys and tell us what they think. We publish their reviews here, and we're proud of the result!
Overall Rating for Life Storage in South Portland (#451)
4.83 out of 5
based on 36 of our most recent Reviews
Parker from TARZANA, CA
5.0 out of 5
"The staff at the South Portland, ME location is exceptional. I was a very long term customer and they were all phenomenal throughout the years."
Review posted on November 23, 2018
Karen from South Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Very impressed with the clean surroundings and very efficient staff on front desk and the online payment was easy to access....Thank You!!"
Review posted on November 23, 2018
Bill from Cape Elizabeth, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Thank you for bringing professionalism and real value to a scattershot industry."
Review posted on August 08, 2018
Catherine from Harpswell, ME
5.0 out of 5
"This place made my storage needs and moving almost effortless. Friendly and helpful staff. Thank you!"
Review posted on July 23, 2018
Julianne from Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"I think you guys have just done an amazing job at helping me and i couldn't thank you enough"
Review posted on July 22, 2018
Rebecca from Scarborough, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Stephanie and Christine are fantastic!!! Super helpful, fun and always are there to answer all our questions. Their friendly demeanor and thoughtfulness made our move much easier!"
Review posted on July 10, 2018
Samuel from Gorham, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent value. I needed short term storage for 2+ months. Absolutely fantastic service. Definitely will use hour facility again when the need arises!"
Review posted on April 23, 2018
Elaine from Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Great hours of operation. For those of us who work during the weekday, it really helps that the lockers are accessible until 9:00pm. Thank you!"
Review posted on April 19, 2018
Jacqueline from South Portland, ME
4.8 out of 5
"Staff was always professional courteous and knowledgeable And most importantly available on the phone and in person. ????"
Review posted on December 23, 2017
Pedro from South Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"I have been a customer of the South Portland, Maine location prior to your company's acquisition. I am glad to report that the transition was seamless from my point of view. The staff is phenomenal. Thank you so much!"
Review posted on July 27, 2017
Stephen from Santa Monica, CA
5.0 out of 5
"No BS: The whole experience was a pleasure. Among details, I once--accidentally--left my door latched but not locked. One of the associates not only noticed it, but then called me to ask my permission to lock it. Etc. Etc. Thanks so much. "
Review posted on July 23, 2017
Karen from Summerfield, FL
5.0 out of 5
"Thatcher was very helpful and knowledgable. The building was very clean, safe, well lit. It was a pleasant experience though always done under stress. Thank you."
Review posted on July 23, 2017
Catherine from Westbrook, ME
4.8 out of 5
"met my expectations, especially since this was my first experience with a storage unit operation. The associate was friendly, informative and showed me the unit, etc."
Review posted on June 27, 2017
Theresa from Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"I recommend you to all of my clients and more. Professional staff.. Very satisfied"
Review posted on May 24, 2017
Laura from Scarborough, ME
4.8 out of 5
"The facility is very clean and well stocked with moving carts. Very convenient."
Review posted on March 28, 2017
Kathryn from Portland, ME
4.8 out of 5
"I was quite happy with the facility and the people that I interacted with. "
Review posted on February 02, 2017
Rusty from Falmouth, ME
5.0 out of 5
"I have gotten to know the office people and feel very comfortable and safe in the facility. I couldn't have chosen a better place to store my valuables."
Review posted on July 26, 2016
Leslie from Northford, CT
5.0 out of 5
"The customer service at Uncle Bob's exceeded my expectations. I set up the storage space via long distance and the manager at Uncle Bob's went out of his way to make sure all paperwork was completed prior to my arrival. The staff at the facility was very courteous and helpful."
Review posted on June 29, 2016
Richard from Falmouth, ME
4.0 out of 5
"The only issue I ever had was with the pricing. It was simply too high."
Review posted on June 24, 2016
SCOTT from NORTHRIDGE, CA
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent service. Start-up of service was a breeze. Very satisfied!"
Review posted on April 14, 2016
from South Portland, ME
4.9 out of 5
"All I can say is when I have had an issue, however big or small, it was handled very well. The Manager is especially fair and considerate."
Review posted on November 16, 2015
Michelle from Gorham, ME
4.6 out of 5
"I just think it would be helpful if you came down a little bit on your prices."
Review posted on October 08, 2015
Patricia from Portsmouth, NH
4.9 out of 5
"Restrooms are always clean. Easy and safe to enter facility"
Review posted on September 24, 2015
Charles from Pepperell, MA
4.4 out of 5
"I think there should have coverage of the office during lunch. My schedule was delayed 1hour."
Review posted on August 28, 2015
Dianne from South portland, ME
4.8 out of 5
"My expectations were met. It was a very busy morning and the phone kept ringing, intercom was busy with questions, deliveries were made. She handled all very professionally."
Review posted on May 27, 2015
Judith from Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Everything went quite smoothly and place is very clean!"
Review posted on May 27, 2015
Cindy from Scarborough, ME
4.8 out of 5
"I have seen other climate controlled storage facilities in Baltimore MD, so I was not surprised to see a neat, clean and efficient facility at Uncle Bob's [Life Storage].
I was very pleased."
Review posted on January 27, 2015
Daniel from Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Extremely neat and clean. Great customer service. Highly recommend."
Review posted on November 23, 2014
Kevin from South Portland, ME
4.6 out of 5
"The automatic lights turn off when working in the storage unit for long periods. Perhaps you could add sensors in the units or more in the aisles. I have found myself in the dark on many occasions. Also, in the summer, I found the upper floor to be very hot and the AC did not seem to be working.
Overall though.. I am glad to be a customer.
Thanks!"
Review posted on October 31, 2014
Cynthia from Portland, ME
3.4 out of 5
"I'm very happy that I got my storage at Uncle Bob's [Life Storage]. The place is organize and I like that they provided dolly carts for their cusgtomer. The place is very convenient and secure. They have excellent customer service. Thank you."
Review posted on October 29, 2014
Susan from South Portland, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Impressed with the details of the operation provided up front without asking questions. Also very much like the additional security (must sign in with keypad or silent alarm goes off when unit is opened)"
Review posted on August 02, 2014
Crosley from Somerville, MA
4.4 out of 5
"The space is nice and fits what we need however I was shocked at how expensive it is."
Review posted on July 25, 2014
Terri from Lewiston, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent service, hours, storage space and price. Thank you for making it pleasant."
Review posted on July 23, 2014
Barbara from Scarborough, ME
5.0 out of 5
"Have rarely used storage facilities. You all made it easy!"
Review posted on May 31, 2014
Judith from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Everything is great. Excellent customer service! :) I appreciate being able to manage my account online."
Review posted on March 28, 2014
Jeanne from Miller Place, NY
5.0 out of 5
"I had called another storage facility before yours and the person on the phone was totally uninterested in speaking with me. When I called your 800 # the rep was interactive, allert, helpful and genuinely happy to help me. I recieved an email confimation, i recieved a call from the local manager confirming that he recieved the reservation and would be available for my check in the next day. when I arrived i was greeted by name and helped with every aspect of check in. the manager was wonderful and should be commended. It was really and great experience. "
Review posted on March 26, 2014
*Storage unit size is approximate. New customers only. Space transfers and additional rentals excluded. May not be combined with any other offer. Offer is restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability.
Serving Portland, South Portland and Scarborough
Our self storage facility on Gorham Rd is located northwest of the I-295, between Clarks Pond Pkwy and Western Ave, near Maine Air National Guard. Click here for directions.
At Life Storage Facility #451, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Scarborough, Gorham, Buxton, and other neighborhoods in South Portland, ME. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Portland.
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