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.
Rent our Moving Van or Truck with your Storage Rental!
When you rent storage, you can rent our moving van or truck! Rental times will vary based on time slot availability, and we allow one use per storage space rented. For further details contact your local storage manager or read our van and truck rental guide 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.
Fenced & Lighted
Fencing around this facility is designed to limit access only to customers with assigned electronic access codes. Grounds, aisles and interior hallways are lighted for safety and convenience.
40' Truck Access
The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 40' moving trucks.
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 #478, Houston
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Houston, 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!
4.91 out of 5
based on 32 of our most recent Reviews
Donald from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"This is the first time we have used a storage facility and I was very happy to see how easy it is to get to our locker. The entire property is very clean and well maintained. I wish we had done this several years ago!"
Review posted on October 30, 2019
Suzy from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Having stored items for longer than a few years in two storage units, I was always pleasantly greeted when I came on property.... a very pleasant experience each time I was on site and was greeted with my own name by most of the personnel. Monica was always great..."
Review posted on February 07, 2019
Janet Niday D/B/A from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Monica is awesome. She was always ready to listen to my concerns."
Review posted on July 23, 2018
Elder from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"I had never rented a storage unit and was surprised at how smoothly the whole process was"
Review posted on July 19, 2018
Iris from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Everything was explained well, I was shown different sizes and everyone was friendly."
Review posted on April 29, 2018
Kenssy from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Very well the manager was always smiling and very helpful all the time we like her a lot, try to keep her happy she is a good one."
Review posted on January 20, 2018
Linda from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"The manager of the 2870 Gessner location in Houston is the only person whom we interacted with. She was extremely professional, very knowledgable, and efficient in her dealings. Excellent employee!!! Congratulations on her performance"
Review posted on October 23, 2017
Jose from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"You guys rocked! Alfred and Monica were a lot of help! Keep up the good work."
Review posted on May 13, 2017
Maria from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Monica and John were always very helpful and attentive! "
Review posted on March 23, 2017
Mark from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"You met all my expectations and the service was impeccable. Monica, is by far, your best employee. I came back just because of her"
Review posted on February 01, 2017
Gwen from Beasley, TX
5.0 out of 5
"You go above and beyond and for that I thank you.. ya are awesome!!!"
Review posted on August 25, 2016
Ben from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"I was very satisfied overall. The pricing was a little high but probably on par with other facilities in the area."
Review posted on July 24, 2016
John from Alvin, TX
5.0 out of 5
"So Far so good. This is my 2nd Uncle Bob's that I've used. Always clean & personnel very helpful."
Review posted on June 22, 2016
Damien from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Mrs. Monica was very helpful and met all of my expectations. "
Review posted on May 02, 2016
Roger from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"yes veronica b. treated me very well. answered all my questions that I asked about.
Thanks
Roger
"
Review posted on March 21, 2016
Kevin from Hou, TX
4.0 out of 5
"Wish you would quit raising prices on your long term customers. Based on how the community needs are. "
Review posted on March 17, 2016
Angelica from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Just I want it to say thank you very much to both MONICA'S. "
Review posted on February 23, 2016
Susan from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"The two employees I met were very nice. The property is very clean. The property seems very professionally run."
Review posted on January 25, 2016
Patricia "Cissie" from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Your manager , Monica , at this location , does a terrific job . She needs to be commended for her hard work . Her efforts are appreciated . Cissie"
Review posted on January 21, 2016
Linda from Houston, TX
4.8 out of 5
"A little pricey. That would be the only reason I would not recommend to friends. Cost is more than most."
Review posted on December 29, 2015
Scott from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"At th same time I was renting from Uncle Bob's, I was also renting from uHaul. It was a bastly different experience. I will definitely be renting from Uncle Bob's again"
Review posted on December 23, 2015
Marianne from Houston, TX
4.8 out of 5
"The office staff is always willing to assist me with any needs I have in a professional manner. "
Review posted on August 28, 2015
Carol from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"It was easy to have the storage and an easy hassel-free process to vacate & leave. Iwill be happy to use the company again if there ever is a need."
Review posted on August 23, 2015
Dale from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"The young lady at the desk worked with me and went way out her way to help me get the best storeage area that I needed .
Exceptional person - special Thank you for her help??"
Review posted on June 27, 2015
Robert from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"I love the new drive up code entry and not having to renter on leaving. "
Review posted on June 27, 2015
Gary from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Property is always well maintained and well lighted."
Review posted on June 26, 2015
Leslie from Houston, TX
4.6 out of 5
"Do you have or do you plan to put electrical outlets in some or all storage rooms?"
Review posted on June 26, 2015
Veronica from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Price was great, helped right away, exactly what I wanted"
Review posted on May 27, 2015
Camille from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"We needed a storage for a few months while we were waiting for our new home to be completed. The staff at Uncle Bob's Gessner were AWESOME!! Always friendly and very helpful!! We would definitely recommend.
Thanks!!"
Review posted on April 23, 2015
Chantel from Houston, TX
3.9 out of 5
" I would like to see if we have any coupons for the upcoming months . "
Review posted on January 20, 2015
Edgar from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"Easy and painless , what more can i say, went in looking for a storage unit , came out with one. Got eberything i needed"
Review posted on January 19, 2015
Mark from Houston, TX
5.0 out of 5
"I just hope your rates don't go up again anytime soon. We've been renting for years. I am very satisfied however, with your service and the condition of your facilities and am very grateful you are so near our home and take pride in your business. Thank you."
Review posted on December 29, 2014
*Storage unit size is approximate. Offers and promotions are restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability. Offers and promotions may not be combined with other offers or promotions, and are limited to new rentals - space transfers and additional rentals are excluded. Pricing and discounts may exclude fees and costs for additional services.
Our self storage facility on Gessner Rd is located east of the Sam Houston Tollway, between Kempwood Dr and Kemp Forest Dr, near Northbrook Middle School. Click here for directions.
At Life Storage Facility #478, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Spring Shadows, Spring Branch, Greater Inwood, and other neighborhoods in Houston, TX. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Houston.
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