On Sunday, June 5, 2016, San Diego will be hosting the 19th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. This event will bring more than 30,000 runners and walkers to San Diego streets, in addition to tens of thousands of spectators.
Be aware of road closures and detours between 5 AM and 2 PM throughout the city. Due the size of this event, we have several San Diego A-1 Self Storage locations affected. The parking lot at 1190 W. Morena Blvd. will not be accessible until approximately 1 PM. Traffic around our A-1 Self Storage locations at 2235 Pacific Highway and 3911 Pacific Highway will be delayed.
Please plan to allow for extra travel time or plan an alternate route accordingly. For more information check out the Race Course Map.
Have a big vacation planned this summer? Don’t forget to protect your home before you leave. A little preparation will give you peace at your mind, so you can enjoy your vacation without worrying about what might be happening at home. Here are a few things to do before leaving your home for a period of time:
Stop the Mail – A pile of mail on the doorstop, or envelopes pouring out your mailbox is an automatic assumption that no one’s home. If you’ll be gone for more than a couple of days, go to the post office or fill out the online form to put a hold on your mail.
Create the Illusion of Someone Being Home – You can always set your lights on a timer or even your television to create the illusion that someone is home. Also, it would be a smart idea to leave a car in the driveway. If Possible arrange for someone to mow your lawn once a week.
Be Cautious Of Social Media – Don’t announce your departure or vacation dates on social media. You don’t want the world to know that you have left on vacation. Play it safe and don’t mention your trip on social media until you are back.
Disconnect Power – Unplug all necessary appliances to protect your home from an electrical fire or power surge. This includes items like TVs, toaster, coffee maker, and other small appliances.
Trust a Friend or Neighbor– Give your vacation contact information and a spare key to at least on friend or neighbor. That way, they’ll know how to get a hold of you in case of an emergency.
Keep valuables Safe – Lock up or hide jewelry, and other important papers or information in a safe.
Alert Alarm Company – If you have a security system, notify the company that you will be away. Also don’t forget to properly set your alarm before you leave!
Notify Police Department– If available, request a vacation check with your local police department if you going on vacation for longer than a week. They can do a vacation house check that will provide extra patrol in your neighborhood.
Take these basic safety precautions this summer while on vacation. You’ll be ready for your trip in no time!
Our offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Normal access hours available at most locations, please check with yours to confirm. For your convenience, we also offer a 24 hour rental/payment kiosk at 19 of our A-1 Self Storage locations!
We would like to express our gratitude to those members of our Armed Services, and their families, who paid the ultimate price for their service. Thank you for answering the call to defend our freedom. We sincerely appreciate your service and sacrifice!
At A-1 Self Storage, we sincerely value your patronage and your thoughts. Our goal is to ensure we provide quality products and the high level of customer service you expect. We encourage our customers to provide feedback, so we may continue to provide the best experience possible.
When Barbara H. submitted her “A-1 Story” last month, we knew we had another winner! Here is the story she shared about her experience at A-1 Self Storage in Concord, CA:
” A-1’s attention to detail with respect to customer service is outstanding and was the most important factor in my decision to rent an A-1 unit. Finding the right storage storewasveryimportant to me because that is where my possessions will be “living”. Aftera rigorous comparisonof fourlocalstorage facilities all within 5 minutes of each other, A-1 was the undisputable winner. Customer serviceis top notch and provided by the most welcome, professional and efficient manager, Mark. He was absolutely committed to my finding exactly the right size and affordable cost for my particular needs. Aftercompleting the paperwork andpurchasing a circular lock,Mark walked me to my new storage unit,watched while I practiced unlocking and unlocking the unit, showed me how to enter my code number at the gate, and assured me that he would be availablefor assistance should I need it. One thing that really impressed me wasthe cleanliness of the entire property. Thenature of my work requires frequent visits to mystorageunit and it is clear that the whole facilityis very well maintained. For interior units, the hallways areunobstructed andautomatically and brightly lit by sensors. There are also safety mechanisms that detect unauthorized entry. Moreover,in addition to the convenienceofelevators and flat dollies for transporting storage items, A-1 also will provide a free truck to unit renters when needed. The main office ofmy local A-1 is immaculate and customer friendly with complementary pens, assorted candies, water cooler, and chairs as well asa very attractively displayed array of products for both moving and storage. From my first inquiry by phone to my current frequent usage of my unit, the entire experience has been welcoming, convenient and completely stress free. Based on my experience, I would not rent a unit anywhere other than A-1.”
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Barbara !
Why do you use A-1 Self Storage? Is it the stellar staff, or the cleanliness of our store? Is the location hard to beat? Tell us your “A-1 Story” and if we post your submission on our blog, we’ll give you one month FREE rent!*
*Note: One entry will be selected per month. Free rent limited to one month, and on one storage unit only. Offer has no cash value and is nonrefundable.
Founder Terrence R. Caster on site for construction
We are proud to announce that we’ve started construction on a 96,236 square foot A-1 Self Storage Facility in the Imperial Beach community located at 845 Hollister Street, San Diego, CA. This new location is scheduled to open in December of 2016.
The addition of this A-1 Self Storage location will help to meet the storage needs of the Imperial Beach community and its neighbors. Customers will be able to rent a unit using our state-of-the-art online rental platform, or visit the office 7 days a week. With some of the longest access hours in the area, customers will be able to access their storage units from 6am – 10pm every day. A-1 Self Storage makes renting a storage unit convenient.
“We look forward to opening our newest A-1 Self Storage location in Imperial Beach, making it our nineteenth store in the San Diego market,” said Brian Caster, President and CEO of A-1 Self Storage. “Given its prime location off Palm Avenue, this property possesses great potential.”
A-1 Self Storage is the self storage division of the Caster Group, a third generation family owned company headquartered in San Diego, California serving local communities since 1959. The Caster Group is looking throughout California and Texas to purchase raw land, existing facilities, projects in fill-up and projects that are entitled but not built. If you have any of these opportunities, please contact Bryan Underwood via e-mail at bunderwood@castergrp.com or call 800-219-4854 ext. 164.
