A1 U Store It
Self-storage facility in O’Fallon, Missouri
Google rating
4.9
Ratings counted
644
Are 1 or 2 star
1.6%Unusually few
The rating breakdown
10 of the 644 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for A1 U Store It are one or two star.
Against other listings in O’Fallon
About the same as the middle of the 12 listings in O’Fallon we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 620 | 96.3% | |
| 4 star | 8 | 1.2% | |
| 3 star | 6 | 0.9% | |
| 2 star | 1 | 0.2% | |
| 1 star | 9 | 1.4% |
Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is A1 U Store It at 1.6%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.
Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.
What the complaints say
Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for A1 U Store It, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings1 · 17%
Counted across the 6 one and two star reviews we have read for A1 U Store It. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.
In their own words
Horrible. My husband died suddenly leaving me with 2 kids. We had to move to smaller home. In doing so, I have had to store items that wouldn't fit. I stored my items here trusting them. I shouldn't have. I now have water damage from the unit I was using. Some of the heirlooms from my kids father has been ruined. I called the facility and I was basically told that it is my responsibility for the damage. So before I clean it out, I need to get my insurance agent to come out and assess the damage.
We are very sorry to hear about your loss and we understand this is a difficult time for you. We would like to reach out to you personally to resolve this issue. Please contact us directly by emailing [email removed] or by calling 1-855-9-A1STORE and we will be happy to assist you in this time of…
Nice people run this place but to just now receive an email that my rent is going up over $50 next month is totally ridiculous. The units are old and the lights don't work. This greedy company should be ashamed of themselves. In response to your increased expenses and all of the excuses you give for raising the right 50 bucks a month, I have this to say... You live on $1,100 a month with no possible way of increasing that because of age and disabilities and tell me where you're going to find $50 a month.
Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about your disappointment. We understand how frustrating unexpected rate increases can be, especially in today’s economy. While we try to keep our pricing as competitive as possible, as a … More
Wilma and Donna not aware of policies and regulations of facility. Initially, Wilma seemed helpful. Owner is apparently money hungry. My bank card was compromised. I alerted A1. When I received replacement card, I called A1 with new number. I was told 1 late fee is waived per year. But, I was charged a late fee. I use auto debit so that I am not late. Late fee charged in April and both Donna and Wilma have promised to take care of the late fee. I finally moved in July. Still no resolution to my concern.
Hi Connie, we tried contacting you by phone but we were unable to reach you. We left you a voicemail but have not heard back. We do apologize for the inconvenience and given the circumstances this is never something we’d hold our customers … More
Really enjoyed the first several months at this location. Unfortunately, as a few other reviews noted, my price went from $91 to over $140! I was told it was an introductory offer, but that was in no way made clear. I was in a smaller unit and moved to a larger unit due to the fair price. With all the new storage facilities in the area, there is no reason for me to pay this exuberant cost. It makes more work for me to move, but I can cut my cost in half.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our goal is always to provide fair pricing along with excellent, on-site customer service and we are happy to know that your experience with us during the first several months met your … More
*DO NOT RENT* UNLESS you are in a bind for two months. It's a scam. They bring you in with 2 free months then the agreed price of $79 for my unit Then shortly after, raised the price to $125 a month without my consent. It is never discussed. They just send out an email before rent is do. I called and asked to but was lied to and was told its just a early reminder if the bill is late. Then the payment comes out of your account and they tell you that's your new rent. This is sneaky and underhanded.
We’re sorry to hear about your frustration and appreciate you sharing your feedback. At A1 U Store It, our promotional offers—like the two free months—are designed to provide a temporary discounted rate, with the standard monthly rate … More
Prices increase drastically every year, late fees are outrageous and the grace period is 4 days! The concrete work needs work , They are ripping people off!
What satisfied customers point to
The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.
- Professional and courteous3 · 18%
- Worked hard and fast2 · 12%
- Kept in touch1 · 6%
Counted across the 17 four and five star reviews we have read for A1 U Store It. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Wilma made my MONDAY a better day! I’m currently renting a small unit here at A1 U store it. I called Wilma to ask for a bigger unit and if it was possible to transfer units today and said sure! She was very helpful and had pleasant personality. She made the whole process so easy and less stressful. Ask for Wilma if you need help with renting a unit. She is amazing! Thank you Wilma! I truly appreciate you being so professional and efficient!
Fantastic service. Very kind, informative staff, amazing communication and very insightful! There's even a guard dog named Izzy! Wonderful experience.
Hi Beth, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with us at A1 U Store It. Providing kind, informative service and clear communication is what we strive for every day, so your feedback means a lot to us.
Easy access in and out. You really don't have a need to encounter the staff, but it's certainly is a quick access.If you're there, just to pick something up or drop something off
Thank you so much for the five-star review, Robbie! We’re glad to hear that you found our location easy and convenient to access. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic service! Wilma was very helpful throughout the whole process. She's a very nice person! I definitely recommend this facility for storage. Its very affordable.
Hi Adalberto, We are thrilled to hear that Wilma was helpful and made your rental experience easy and efficient and that you found that our prices affordable. Please let us know if we can help with anything else!
What Google’s own summary highlights
Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.
- easy to work with30
- clean units16
- easy rental process5
- reasonable rates4
- unit sizes3
- locks3
- drive up units2
- gated access2
- dry units2
- helpful agent2
What the company says about itself
Taken from A1 U Store It’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.
- Advertises 24/7 availabilitysays on their website
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- Describes itself as family ownedsays on their website
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“…as clean and secure storage. We are a family-owned self storage company that has lived and”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- States how long it has tradedsays on their website
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“…in the communities we serve for over 50 years. Our mission is to provide friendly ser”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
- mapquest.comdirectory
- yellowpages.comdirectory
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