Self storage in Newmarket is priced two ways at once, by the size of the unit and by whether it is heated. Get those two choices right and the rest is straightforward. A 10 by 10 unit holds roughly the contents of a one bedroom apartment with appliances, a 5 by 10 suits small furniture and files, and whether you need heat depends on what is going inside. This guide covers the rates we publish, what each size holds, the Ontario rules that protect you, and when to hand the whole job to a crew.
How much does self storage in Newmarket cost?
Price follows size first and heat second. On our own storage page a 10 by 10 unit runs $209 plus HST unheated and $264 plus HST heated, a 10 by 15 runs $274 plus HST unheated and $339 plus HST heated, a 5 by 10 is $135 plus HST either way, and a small 5 by 5 heated unit starts at $77 plus HST. Rates change, so treat those as the published starting point and confirm the current number when you book.
Two details move the real cost more than people expect. Every unit carries a mandatory $10 rental insurance premium covering $20,000, and rates are billed on a 28 day period instead of a calendar month. A 28 day cycle comes around 13 times a year, so compare it against a monthly quote before you decide. Paying six months up front takes 5 percent off. On top of all of it Ontario charges 13% HST, which is why every storage rate you see is quoted plus HST.
| Unit size | What it holds | Unheated | Heated |
|---|
| 5 by 5 | Business records or small personal belongings | Not listed | $77 + HST |
| 5 by 10 | Small furniture, files and toys | $135 + HST | $135 + HST |
| 10 by 10 | A one bedroom apartment with appliances | $209 + HST | $264 + HST |
| 10 by 15 | A two bedroom apartment with appliances, and commercial storage | $274 + HST | $339 + HST |
What actually fits in a 10 by 10 unit?
A 10 by 10 holds the contents of a one bedroom apartment with appliances. In practice that is a bed, a sofa, a dining set, a fridge, a washer and dryer and a wall of boxes, packed properly and stacked to the ceiling. Step down to a 5 by 10 for small furniture, files and seasonal things. Step up to a 10 by 15 for a two bedroom apartment with appliances, which our storage page also flags for commercial storage.
The measurement people forget is height. The warehouse units are built with higher than average ceilings, so the usable space is taller than the floor plan suggests. Stacking is what turns a small footprint into enough room. Load heavy boxes low, light boxes high, and leave a narrow walkway to the back so you can reach something without emptying the unit.
Do you need a heated unit for a Newmarket winter?
Heat is worth paying for when the contents can be harmed by cold or damp, and damp is the part people underestimate. The Government of Canada’s Canadian Conservation Institute, writing on the damage humidity does to objects, notes that damp causes rapid corrosion of metals and that above 75% relative humidity all corrosion speeds up a lot. That is the reasoning behind putting wood furniture, upholstery, mattresses, electronics, instruments, photographs, paper records and artwork in a heated unit. An unheated unit suits the things that already live in an unheated garage: garden tools, patio furniture, tires and sports gear in sealed bins.
The honest test is what you would be willing to leave in a detached garage from December to April. If the answer is no, pay for the heat. Anyone comparing self storage in Newmarket can read the two prices side by side on our own list, where heat adds $55 on a 10 by 10 and $65 on a 10 by 15, and nothing at all on a 5 by 10. Both kinds of unit sit behind the same fence, the same automatic gate and the same keypad entry.
How long will you actually need it?
Storage around a move takes one of three shapes. A gap between closing dates is one of the most common calls we get, and it is often a matter of days. A renovation runs in months, with contents coming and going. A downsize or estate clear out can run a year.
Match the billing to the shape. Anyone pricing self storage in Newmarket should start from the dates, because the dates decide whether a short booking or a prepayment makes sense. Short gaps suit a straightforward 28 day booking, and if you already know the goods are staying six months, the 5 percent prepayment discount is real money. Our guide to storage between closing dates walks through what happens when your sale closes before your purchase.
Bradford Moving & Storage and Vault Self Storage share the same Holland Landing address, so the truck and the unit are on the same property.
Should your movers do the storing?
If your belongings are already going onto a truck, it helps that the truck and the unit are in the same place. Bradford Moving & Storage and our sister company Vault Self Storage share one address at 98 Sluse Rd in Holland Landing, so there is no second site to drive to. Before you book, separate what is going into storage from what is going straight to the new address, because unit size is far easier to judge once those two piles are apart.
Local moves are charged by the hour plus HST with upfront pricing, and the estimate is free and in writing. A consultant visits, calculates the size and weight of what is going, and puts the number on paper. We have been moving households in and out of York Region since 1980, we were voted the top moving company in York Region 18 years in a row, and we hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. If the move is the bigger job, start on our Newmarket movers page.
Booking a move and self storage in Newmarket, step by step
Step 1
Book the free written estimate. A consultant visits and calculates the size and weight of everything that is going.
Step 2
Pick the unit size against a yardstick. A 10 by 10 is a one bedroom apartment with appliances.
Step 3
Confirm the rate and the dates. Storage is billed on a 28 day period and every unit carries the $10 insurance premium.
Step 4
Keep the paperwork. In Ontario a moving contract worth more than $50 has to be in writing, and that document is your protection.
What to check before you sign
Moving and storage sit under different agreements, and each carries its own protections. Ontario does not license moving companies, so the research falls to you. Consumer Protection Ontario recommends getting at least three written estimates, checking references, and asking to visit any facility where your items may be stored. That last one is the easiest to skip and the most worth doing, because a yard tells you more in five minutes than a website does in an hour.
On the moving side the rules are specific. A consumer contract for moving services must be in writing if it is worth more than $50, and by law the mover cannot charge more than 10 percent above the estimate in your contract unless you need extra supplies or services and agree to the increase. A mover also cannot hold your furniture to pressure you into renegotiating the terms. Those rules govern the moving contract. A rental agreement for self storage in Newmarket is a separate document, so read it on its own terms and ask in advance what happens when a payment is late.
Where the units are and what the site is like
If you have been searching for self storage in Newmarket, our sister company Vault Self Storage is at 98 Sluse Rd in Holland Landing, north of town. The service area covers Newmarket, Bradford, Holland Landing, Sharon, Queensville, Aurora, Keswick, King City and the towns around them. Units are reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a proximity card that opens only your unit, and the site is fully fenced with a secure automatic gate, keypad entry, camera coverage inside and out, and fire rated construction.
To reach the storage office directly, call (905) 853-9898. For the move itself the local line is (905) 775-3982 and the toll free line is (800) 263-3281.
Self storage in Newmarket: common questions
How much does self storage in Newmarket cost per month?
Published rates cover nine sizes, starting at $77 plus HST for a heated 5 by 5 and running up to $549 plus HST for a heated 10 by 30, billed on a 28 day period instead of a calendar month. Add the mandatory $10 insurance premium and Ontario’s 13% HST to reach the real number. Paying six months ahead takes 5 percent off.
What will fit in a 10 by 10 storage unit?
A 10 by 10 holds roughly the contents of a one bedroom apartment with appliances. That is a bed, a sofa, a dining set, a fridge, a washer and dryer and a wall of boxes when it is packed and stacked properly. If you are emptying a two bedroom apartment, price the 10 by 15.
Is self storage in Newmarket subject to HST?
Yes. Ontario’s HST rate is 13 percent, which is why storage is quoted plus HST. Work it into the figure you compare, along with the insurance premium, so you are weighing the amount you will actually pay each cycle.
Can I book the move and the storage together?
You book them with two names at one address. Bradford Moving & Storage handles the move, and our sister company Vault Self Storage handles the unit, both at 98 Sluse Rd in Holland Landing. Request the free written estimate for the move, then call the storage office on (905) 853-9898 for the unit.
If a closing date has moved or a renovation is about to start, tell us what is moving and we will put a free written estimate on paper for it. Call (905) 775-3982, reach us toll free at (800) 263-3281, or request your free estimate online. If you are still comparing self storage in Newmarket, our storage page lists every size with its published rate.
