U-Haul opening new self-storage facility near Libertyville

U-Haul will soon offer a new self-storage facility east of Libertyville after the recent acquisition of the former Chadwick's Surfaces International, a the 48,280-square-foot warehouse at 14045 W. Rockland Road.

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Libertyville has opened a temporary showroom and is currently offering truck and trailer sharing, towing equipment, moving supplies and more.

U-Haul also acquired the abutting 12,067-square-foot property at 14121 W. Rockland Road. The former Aurora Casket Company will serve as a warehouse for more than 100 U-Box portable moving and storage containers. This option will provide immediate and secure on-site storage for customers while self-storage rooms are being built.

"This area has lacked the affordable and secure self-storage that U-Haul offers," said Heather Skelton, U-Haul Company of Northwest Chicago Suburbs president. "Customers in Libertyville have been driving 15 miles to Grayslake for our self-move and self-storage services. Having a local, state-of-the-art facility to meet those needs is a necessity."

Renovations to the former Chadwick's warehouse will soon render approximately 300 indoor, climate-controlled self-storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points. U-Haul Remote 24/7 access, professional hitch installation and propane will also be available on the five-acre lot.

Skelton expects to employ a staff of 10 or more when the facility is fully operational.

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Since 1945, U-Haul has worked with do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 21,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces.