Secure Self Storage Near Metrotown: What Sets Storguard Burnaby Apart
Yes. Storguard Burnaby, at 7550 Gilley Avenue minutes from Metrotown, is a purpose-built storage facility with individually alarmed units, six covered drive-in loading bays and two wide elevators. Local and Canadian-owned Storguard keeps real staff on site every day from 8am to 6pm, and drive-up containers offer 24-hour access.
Security = keypad and gated entry + individually alarmed units + 24/7 video monitoring + staff on site
Loading = six covered drive-in loading bays + two huge elevators, so rain doesn't stop your move
Access = indoor units 8am–6pm; drive-up containers 24 hours, with gate access after hours
Bonus = Shine Auto Wash on the same site
Why Burnaby Needs Storage That Works Rain or Shine
Burnaby keeps growing up, not out. More condos and townhomes mean less room for bikes, seasonal gear, furniture between moves and business stock. Add a Lower Mainland winter, and loading a unit in the rain becomes part of the job.
The right storage has to do two things well: keep your things safe, and make getting them in and out easy.
Security Is Layers, Not One Lock
A padlock is only the last line of defence. Real storage security is a stack of layers: who can get on the property, who can get into the building, whether anyone notices if a unit is opened, and whether a real person is around to respond.
Each layer covers a gap the others leave. That is the standard worth holding any facility to, including ours.
How Storguard Burnaby Delivers
Individually Alarmed Units
At Storguard Burnaby, entry is by keypad and gate, and cameras cover the site inside and out with 24/7 monitoring. You receive your personal access code in person on your first visit, even if you rented online. For further security, someone is actively on the lot 24 hours a day, keeping an eye on both Storguard and Shine Autowash.
Purpose-Built for Storage From Day One
The Burnaby facility was purpose-built for storage, on a site of about 2.8 acres. It has six covered drive-in loading bays and two elevators, so you can unload under cover and move straight to your floor. No more worries about loading and unloading in the rain! Indoor units are climate-controlled, and sizes run from small lockers to large 100 square feet to 24-hour drive-up containers; great for business owners.
Real People On Site Every Day
Storguard is locally owned and Canadian, and decisions are made in Vancouver by people who live here. More and more competition are part of a U.S. investment firm - Storguard is your local choice to keep your money in Canada! Our Burnaby team is on site 8am to 6pm daily. Our website is updated daily and online 24/7.
Need help choosing a size or finding a dolly? Ask a real person who knows the building.
Easy to Find, With a Car Wash Next Door
You'll find us at the corner of Gilley Avenue and Rumble Street, minutes from Metrotown Mall and near the New Westminster border. Shine Auto Wash shares the site, so you can get your car washed while you load or unload.
Checklist: What to Ask Any Storage Facility
How is the property and building access controlled?
Are cameras monitored 24/7, inside and out?
Are loading bays covered from the rain?
When are staff on site, and can I talk to them?
Do I need 24-hour access? If so, ask about drive-up units.
Bring a quality lock, and make an inventory of what you store.
Yes we sell locks, boxes and moving supplies!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the access hours at Storguard Burnaby? Indoor units are open 8am to 6pm, when staff are on site, with secure keypad entry. Drive-up containers are accessible 24 hours, with gate access after hours.
Can I rent or reserve a unit online? Yes. You can rent, reserve and pay online, and reservations are free (no credit card needed!). You'll pick up your access code in person on your first visit.
How long will they hold my reservation? 7 days is standard but every reservation placed online gets a personal phone call from the manager to confirm your unique details and needs.
Do I need a long-term contract? No. Storguard has no long-term contracts and no access fees.
Are the units climate-controlled? Yes, indoor units at Storguard Burnaby are climate-controlled to help protect furniture, documents and electronics.
Is there anything else on site? Yes. Shine Auto Wash, a 24/7 automated car wash, shares the property at 7500 Gilley Avenue.
Store Close to Home in Burnaby
Whether you're between homes, renovating, or running a business that needs more room, Storguard Burnaby is built for it. See unit sizes and reserve free online on our Burnaby location page, or call or text (604) 439-0486.
Storguard Self Storage Burnaby · 7550 Gilley Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 4X5