Choosing the right storage unit size at Cardinal State Storage Hickory comes down to what you’re storing. Here’s a practical guide to what fits in our most popular sizes at 1045 2nd Ave NW.
A 5x10 unit fits the contents of a small bedroom or a college dorm setup. Good for seasonal items, a small motorcycle, business document boxes, holiday decorations, kayaks, golf clubs, and 10-15 boxes plus a few small pieces of furniture. Popular with Catawba Valley Community College students storing between semesters.
A 10x10 unit holds about one bedroom’s worth of furniture, or the contents of a small one-bedroom apartment. Fits a queen bedroom set, a small couch or loveseat, a dresser, a few boxes, and a small workbench. A common choice for Hickory residents downsizing or relocating.
A 10x20 unit holds the contents of a 2-3 bedroom home, including major appliances. Fits a king bedroom set, a full living room (couch, loveseat, recliner, TV), a dining set for 4-6, kitchen appliances, and 30+ boxes. A practical sizing for full-household moves in the Hickory area.
Large flex-space units, ideal for contractor and tradesperson use. A 20x20 or 20x30 can hold a work van or pickup truck plus tools and supplies, OR a small business’s pallet inventory, OR landscaping/HVAC/electrician equipment between jobs. Many Catawba County tradespeople use these as overflow workshop space outside the main shop.
Outdoor parking for RVs, boats, trailers, and work vehicles needing secure long-term parking in the Hickory area.
Call us at (828) 322-2323 and we’ll walk through your inventory with you. We’d rather help you pick the right size up front than have you end up with the wrong one and need to swap mid-move.