When renting a storage unit, protecting your belongings is just as important as choosing the right size or location. That’s why storage insurance isn’t optional — it’s a requirement.
At Cans N Boxes Storage, every tenant must have active insurance coverage for the contents of their unit. This ensures clarity, fairness, and protection for everyone involved.
Here’s how it works.
Storage facilities provide secure space, not automatic coverage for the items inside. Requiring insurance:
Protects tenants financially
Prevents misunderstandings after unexpected events
Keeps rental rates competitive
Aligns with industry best practices
Simply put, insurance makes storage safer and more predictable for everyone.
Tenants can meet the insurance requirement in one of two ways:
Many homeowners or tenant insurance policies extend coverage to off-site storage. If you already have a policy, you may be able to use it — just confirm coverage limits and exclusions with your provider.
For convenience, tenants can choose our on-site storage insurance, which covers up to $5,000 worth of stored contents.
This option is:
Simple to set up
Ideal for short- or long-term storage
Designed specifically for storage use
No extra phone calls or paperwork required.
The $5,000 coverage is intended to protect personal belongings and stored items up to that value. As with any insurance, certain exclusions apply, and extremely high-value or restricted items may require additional consideration.
If you’re unsure whether your items fall within coverage limits, we’re happy to discuss options before you move in.
Insurance is your safety net — but smart storage reduces the chance you’ll ever need it.
Our shipping container storage offers:
Heavy steel construction
Secure locking cargo doors
Ground-level, drive-up access (less handling = less damage)
Fenced and monitored yard
Fewer shared walls and less foot traffic mean fewer variables and fewer issues.
Requiring insurance isn’t about red tape — it’s about transparency and protection.
By ensuring every tenant has coverage in place, we create a safer, more professional storage environment for everyone using the facility.
Have questions about insurance or storage options?
Contact Cans N Boxes Storage and we’ll help you choose the setup that makes the most sense.