Marion has changed a lot the last few years. The town is still small, but the area around it isn't. Schertz and Cibolo keep growing, more families are moving out from the NE side of San Antonio, and people are running out of room at home a lot faster than they used to. That's how most of our customers ended up renting a unit. Not because they planned to. Because the garage filled up.
If you're hunting around for storage units near Marion, TX, here's a straightforward look at what we offer and how to figure out what you need.
Why people in Marion (and Schertz, Cibolo, Seguin) rent storage
The reasons are pretty consistent:
- Holiday decorations that won't fit in the garage
- Lawn equipment, patio furniture, and yard gear with no good place to land in the off-season
- College kids moving home for the summer with a bedroom's worth of stuff
- Small businesses needing somewhere to keep inventory or equipment
- RVs, boats, and extra trucks that can't park at home
- Furniture between moves while a house gets renovated or sold
- Hunters and outdoorsy folks with gear that takes up half the garage
If your situation isn't on the list, it's probably still something we've seen before.
What to actually look for in a storage facility
A lot of storage lots look about the same from the road. The differences come out once you're a customer. Here's what's worth checking before you sign a lease anywhere:
Security you can actually see. A gate with a code, cameras around the property, lighting at night, and someone on-site during business hours. Anyone can put a fence up. The lighting and the cameras and the person at the office are what actually matter.
Easy access when you need it. Drive aisles that fit big vehicles, hours that work with your schedule, a gate that opens when you punch your code in. Sounds basic until you've dealt with a place where it isn't.
A range of unit sizes. Paying for a 10x20 when you only need a 5x10 is a slow leak in your bank account. A facility with several sizes lets you start small and move up if you need to.
Climate-controlled if you need it. Texas summers are hard on furniture, electronics, photos, and anything sentimental. Climate-controlled units stay cooler and drier, which makes them worth the extra rent if you're storing anything that matters to you.
A real local presence. Big storage chains run a tight model, but you're another account number. A locally-owned place can usually help you figure out what you actually need.
A quick size guide
Picking the right size saves you money. A rough idea of what fits where:
- 5x5 - handful of boxes, a chair or two, holiday decor
- 5x10 - a small bedroom's worth of stuff, or a year's worth of decor and seasonal gear
- 10x10 - a one-bedroom apartment with some furniture
- 10x15 - a two-bedroom apartment, or a one-bedroom with a couch and a dining set
- 10x20 - a small house, or a one-bedroom plus a car
- Outdoor parking spots - RVs, boats, trailers, work trucks, extra cars
If you're not sure, our team can walk you through it before you commit.
What's at Backyard Storage specifically
We're a locally-run facility at 885 FM78 East. A few things people end up liking that they weren't expecting:
- On-site propane filling station. Top off your RV, grill, or trailer tank while you're already here. Most storage lots don't have this.
- RV and boat parking with wide aisles. You're not threading a 30-foot trailer through a tight turn.
- Climate-controlled units for the stuff that doesn't do well in Texas heat.
- Drive-up units for the stuff you need to load and unload fast.
- Office hours that include Saturdays, because real people don't always move on Wednesday afternoons.
Easy to get to from across the area
We're on FM 78. Driving times from the main areas:
- Marion - you're already close
- Schertz - about 10 minutes east
- Cibolo - about 10 minutes east
- Seguin - about 15 minutes west
- Universal City and Randolph AFB - 15 to 20 minutes east
- New Braunfels - about 25 minutes south
- NE San Antonio - 20 to 30 minutes depending on where you're coming from
Ready to take a look?
The easiest way to figure out what you need is to call (830) 743-5311 and tell us what you're trying to store. We'll point you to a unit size that fits and walk you through what's available.