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.
Looking to store a personal wine collection or stock for your business? This facility offers climate controlled wine storage units in a variety of sizes. Located in a specially-designed section of our facility, our wine storage spaces have temperature and humidity climate control, specialized lighting, and enhanced security features that are ideal for storing and preserving wine. You can see the wine storage units for this store here.
Vehicle/Boat Parking
This facility offers month-to-month rental of parking for cars, trailers, and larger vehicles such as boats and RVs. Some spaces offer covering for protection from the elements - see specific space details for features. For a quick intro to vehicle storage, click here.
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 #433, Somerville
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Somerville, 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 Somerville (#433)
4.82 out of 5
based on 48 of our most recent Reviews
Anonymous from San Jose, CA
5.0 out of 5
"Chuck and Tracy were both extremely professional and always helpful."
Review posted on February 25, 2019
Elyssa from Charoltte, NC
5.0 out of 5
"Everything was great about my experience with Life Storage Somerville (#433)! Thanks!"
Review posted on November 06, 2017
Alison from Somerville, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Great service by your on-site office and the phone center ahead of time. Only negative was that the elevator was out and no hope of restoring in a timely manner. Very inconvenient, considering only basement room available! But the wonderful manager (?) and spotless facility were so outstanding that I still chose you to rent from. Just puzzled how elevator could be allowed to stay unrepaired for more than a day."
Review posted on September 23, 2017
Lori from Cambridge, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Your manager Chuck has always been pleasant, helpful and always goes above and beyond!
Thank you!"
Review posted on August 26, 2017
Carolyn from Austin, TX
5.0 out of 5
"The rental online process was easy and clear. I liked saving $25 by filling out my paperwork online! The staff at the Boston location I rented at are always friendly and helpful. So much so that I am a repeat customer. Great employees, great company!
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Review posted on June 30, 2017
Steven from Newton Center, MA
4.9 out of 5
"My parents rent space @ a Texas facility. Your property is larger and more upgraded. I also like that your facility provides more loading equipment.Great! The automatic door at your loading dock was the only thing I found inconvenient."
Review posted on June 27, 2017
Chris from Cambridge, MA
4.9 out of 5
"So glad the second garage door got fixed! Sometimes I miss the hours, so possibly seeing if extending the hours makes sense would be beneficial."
Review posted on June 27, 2017
Jeannette from Brooklyn, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Easy communication and very competent and respectful staff! Pleasure."
Review posted on January 23, 2017
Rhonda from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"I just wrote an essay on this and it was evidently deleted as I took too long! I was thrilled with my experience and happy with both the call center employee who first answered the phone and the gentleman in the office who signed us up as he was very patient when we were indecisive about which boxes to purchase, took us on a nice tour, and helped my daughter and I feel it would be safe for her to come and go due to the security and the controlled access. I was very pleased to be able to get my credit card billed, making my life easier. "
Review posted on June 28, 2016
Amy from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"This place is great! Easy to navigate and personnel is nice, helpful and knowledgeable."
Review posted on April 25, 2016
Yasmin from Somerville, MA
4.9 out of 5
"Clean (down to the women's room, and snow removal in the parking lot!), well-run facility with plenty of dollies. I've had two different units over >5 years, and when I need one again, I'll be back."
Review posted on April 24, 2016
Norah from Cambridge, MA
4.7 out of 5
"I appreciated that you were flexible and helpful without being at all rushed. It was relaxed, low-key which I liked."
Review posted on April 08, 2016
Angela from Boston, MA
4.6 out of 5
"I really do love my storage unit! I am happy that my belongings are located in a place that feels safe to me! The reason I chose this storage space over others is because I felt I was given personalized attention and advice. The manager (ie: in store manager) was extremely helpful and did not aim at making the most money out of my arrangement.
The only negative comment I can make is that the floor could be cleaner although I do understand this is a storage facility and not an apartment building. I would definitely recommend this storage space to others. Actually, I myself was referred to this storage space by another very satisfied customer!"
Review posted on November 25, 2015
World Computer from Hull, MA
5.0 out of 5
"We greatly appreciate that our nonprofit is able to hold small volunteer events at Uncle Bob's [Life Storage], using the work space room and our storage space. Thank you!"
Review posted on November 25, 2015
Theodore from Cambridge, MA
4.9 out of 5
"Great place. I would absolutely rent there again if need arose. Also, I have happily recommended to friends and work colleagues."
Review posted on October 24, 2015
Bertrand from Cambridge, MA
4.8 out of 5
"Excellent work! I love the funky location and bulding at 50 mcGrath"
Review posted on October 23, 2015
Anthony from Cambridge, MA
4.2 out of 5
"I wish the prices were lower because I am paying for 2 storage units. Other than that, nothing to complain about. Your survey should also have a N/A type field. I rarely go in the office but I didn't want to give the staff a bad rating because of that."
Review posted on August 28, 2015
Zach from Brookline, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent experience with Uncle Bob's [Life Storage]! Would use them again"
Review posted on August 27, 2015
Mary from Morris Plains, NJ
4.9 out of 5
"I have used Uncle Bob's for the past 3 summers, and it has been an excellent experience! For me, it has been an ideal place for college dorm storage!"
Review posted on August 07, 2015
David from Cambridge, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Yes, Chuck, the site manager, was very helpful in getting me moved in. I returned to this property to rent a new, smaller unit to suit my needs. Thank you, Uncle Bob!"
Review posted on August 05, 2015
Tim from Cambridge, MA
4.2 out of 5
"Accessibility and location are important to me and those expectations were met."
Review posted on May 28, 2015
Elizabeth from Chelsea, MA
4.6 out of 5
"I had used Uncle Bob's on the Cape and so expected to feel that I and my belongings were safe and this location met that expectation"
Review posted on April 28, 2015
Kyle from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"First time I've ever rented a storage space. I worked with Jose, Awesome guy. I'm very happy and have already recommended you to other people.
Thank You for your Great Service!!!"
Review posted on March 26, 2015
Jillian from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"It was super last minute and the associate (I believe his name was Jason) stayed and waited for me to arrive and he wasn't even supposed to be there that day!! Very polite and I'm grateful for it!!"
Review posted on November 25, 2014
Barbara from Somerville, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Efficient service, polite & friendly staff person (Jose)"
Review posted on November 25, 2014
Jacob from West Chazy, NY
5.0 out of 5
"Both of the store managers at the McGrath Hwy Somerville location, Jose and Chuck, went out of their way to be helpful, above and beyond the call of duty.
Really made our move a lot easier, thanks guys!"
Review posted on October 23, 2014
Jonah from Cambridge, MA
4.8 out of 5
"My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that I did not have 24-7 access to my storage unit. I understand how that might increase your costs, however. One option that could be offered is a fee-based or schedulable extended hours schedule.
The only reason I closed the unit was that I no longer needed the extra space."
Review posted on September 23, 2014
Bruno from Boston, MA
4.3 out of 5
"the price , stop me to give you the highest ranking on the survey can exceed expectation with the monthly cost at$200
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Review posted on September 23, 2014
Justin from Newton, MA
5.0 out of 5
"The site in which you have in Somerville, MA is doing a great job Chuck & Jose! Both are running this location correctly I am very pleased with you all's performance! "
Review posted on August 26, 2014
Christine from Cambridge, MA
4.2 out of 5
"I am having a problem with the sliding closure on my storage space door. In September I will be coming in to seek assistance about having this fixed. "
Review posted on August 25, 2014
Kelly from Cambridge, MA
3.6 out of 5
"In my three visits since getting my space, I have struggled with the availability, selection, and quality of the carts. On my first visit, the only available cart had a sticky, malfunctioning wheel which made it very hard to maneuver. My second visit,the only available cart was two-tiered, which was hard for the furniture I had to move. On my most recent visit, another customer let me use their cart on the managers' urging after I had been waiting for 20-30 minutes for any carts to become available. Please buy more carts and get rid of the old ones. This is a major part of the service I pay for and a relatively minor expense on your part."
Review posted on August 25, 2014
Jennifer from Bloomington, IN
5.0 out of 5
"Chuck is one great guy! Genuinely friendly. He was the first face I saw upon relocating to Cambridge. I could keep renting an empty unit just to do stop-and-chats with him. Chuck's wife is one lucky woman!"
Review posted on August 25, 2014
Sharon from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"This is the second time I have rented storage here. I like the fact my cubicle is indoors (protected from the street). This facility is always clean and Chuck and Jose are ALWAYS SO NICE to me. They are the BEST!!!!!!! I am very happy with this arrangement. My compliments to Chuck and Jose!!!!"
Review posted on August 20, 2014
Conor from Middleboro, MA
4.7 out of 5
"I have fairly low expectations for storage facilities, but I was pleased with my Uncle Bob's experience."
Review posted on May 28, 2014
Peter from Cambridge, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Excellent at all levels. What I loved is how well the space has worked, well lit and open early which enabled avoiding the rush of traffic. Your associates were splendid and I could not be more pleased with this arrangement. Peter"
Review posted on April 25, 2014
Ellen from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Only that I wanted to change how I pay for my storage and was told that I could not do that over the phone..."
Review posted on March 28, 2014
Leger from East Cambridge, MA
5.0 out of 5
"In my condo association meetings and our holiday party I have shared my postive experience and reasonable pricing offered at Uncle Bobs [Life Storage]'s. "
Review posted on March 02, 2014
Michelle from Somerville, MA
4.9 out of 5
"Employees are extremely helpful and go out of their way. I was even able to borrow tools when I needed help taking a wheel off my bike to fit in my car. "
Review posted on March 01, 2014
Lynda from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Chuck and Jose are the best. They always help me whenever I need it. Were very accommodating when they new I was moving back to Boston from California. They really helped me make the move easier. "
Review posted on February 28, 2014
Ivo from Arlington, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Everything was as expected and handled in a professional, helpful, courteous manner!"
Review posted on February 28, 2014
Ayanda from Somerville, MA
5.0 out of 5
"I never ever Use a storage place before and its was also something I was scared of. But I would truly recommend Uncle BoB's to someone else that is in need of a storage place. Very satisfied."
Review posted on January 23, 2014
Sharon from Malden, MA
5.0 out of 5
"I am very happy with this storage location. The employees are always nice to me and helpful. I have spoken to others about my satisfaction. Also, your lobby is beautiful and welcoming. It is the nicest storage facitity I have ever used. I like the fact the storage facility is located next to the office in case I need help with anything. This is a very nice business and employees are nice. Nice employees make all the difference as I don't frequent businesses where employees are rude, and this is never the case with this facility. Thanks for everything."
Review posted on November 19, 2013
Kate from Dorchester, MA
5.0 out of 5
"Both associates I spoke to at the Somerville location were very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and accommodating. The facility is easily accessed and extremely well-maintained. "
Review posted on November 01, 2013
Olivier from Boston, MA
4.4 out of 5
"The website account is helping a lot, except that my automatic payment did not work and I was charged $15 because of it, which I am not happy about at all."
Review posted on October 09, 2013
Jennifer from Boston, MA
5.0 out of 5
"great customer service and clean building/storage space! I would recommend strongly to friends and family. "
Review posted on September 30, 2013
Louise from Jackson, NJ
5.0 out of 5
"Office workers were very helpful,very friendly. Hours of access were excellent."
Review posted on September 23, 2013
William from Basking Ridge, NJ
4.6 out of 5
"this was a short term (3 month rental) for college room storage. everything was great. will be back next year."
Review posted on September 23, 2013
Jeffrey from Lexington, MA
4.2 out of 5
"For me, renting space was a "no brainer". There were no prerequisites or expectations and, as such, I was handled perfectly."
Review posted on July 23, 2013
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Serving Boston, Somerville and Dorchester
Our self storage facility on McGrath Hwy. is located west of the Northern Expy, between Rufo Rd and Fitchburg St, near Gold Star Mothers Park. Click here for directions.
At Life Storage Facility #433, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Dorchester, South Boston, Lynn, and other neighborhoods in Somerville, MA. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Boston.
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