Arriving in 2026: U-Haul to Build 800-Room Self-Storage Facility in North Buford

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U-Haul announced plans for a new, state-of-the-art retail, moving, and self-storage facility in North Buford, GA, set to be completed by spring 2026. The facility will feature over 800 climate-controlled storage units, truck and trailer sharing, and various moving supplies. The project, which will create 30 jobs, highlights U-Haul’s commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly initiatives such as Adaptive Reuse and U-Box Load Share. U-Haul aims to support local job growth and continues to be recognized as a top employer for veterans.

Positive

• New facility with over 800 climate-controlled storage units.
• Completion scheduled for spring 2026.
• Creation of 30 new jobs in North Buford.
• U-Haul's commitment to sustainability with initiatives like Adaptive Reuse and U-Box Load Share.
• Recognition as a top employer for veterans.
• Expansion into the rapidly growing North Buford area.
• Access to truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies, and propane.

Negative

• Completion of the facility is not expected until spring 2026, representing a significant delay.
• Potential high costs associated with building a state-of-the-art facility.
• No immediate financial impact or revenue generation until project completion.

BUFORD, Ga., May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul^® is announcing plans for a state-of-the-art retail, moving and self-storage facility at NE Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in North Buford.

U-Haul Moving & Storage of North Buford is scheduled for completion by spring 2026. The property was acquired in March.

The facility will house a modern retail showroom and more than 800 indoor, climate-controlled self-storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points. Customers will also have access to truck- and trailer-sharing services, towing equipment and professional hitch installation, U-Box^® portable storage containers, boxes and moving supplies, propane and more.

Reserve equipment on the U-Haul app or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

"North Buford is expanding at a rapid pace, and we are excited to be part of its development," stated Doug Weston III, U-Haul Company of Atlanta North president. "To keep up with the storage and mobility demands of an expanding customer base, U-Haul is proud to build a beautiful center and create a lot of quality jobs in the process."

Weston intends to hire up to 30 Team Members to staff the new store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within the Buford community. U-Haul, honored as a Best for Vets employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.

U-Haul currently owns and operates 76 Company stores in Georgia, including two in Buford:

• U-Haul Moving & Storage of Buford Drive at 3804 Buford Drive
• U-Haul Moving & Storage at Mall of Georgia at 3556 Buford Drive

U-Haul continues to benefit the environment through its shared-use business model. Truck and trailer sharing enables communities to share moving equipment so that families and individuals don't need to own large-capacity vehicles to transfer belongings. Sustainability initiatives like U-Haul Adaptive Reuse (the preserving and repurposing of existing buildings for new stores), truck modifications to improve fuel economy, and plastic Ready-To-Go Boxes^® that are shared hundreds of times before being recycled are among the many ways U-Haul promotes green business. U-Box Load Share, the Company's latest sustainability program, was just named the 2023 Best in Biz gold winner for the Most Environmentally Friendly Service of the Year.

About U-HAUL 

Founded in 1945, U-Haul is the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers with more than 23,000 rental locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. The enhanced U-Haul app makes it easier for customers to use U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 to access trucks anytime through the self-dispatch and self-return options on their smartphones through our patented Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to 192,200 trucks, 138,500 trailers and 44,500 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America with 967,000 rentable units and 83.3 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the top retailer of propane in the U.S. and the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. Get the U-Haul app from the App Store or Google Play.

Contact: 

Yasmine Esparza
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6194
Website: uhaul.com 

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SOURCE U-Haul

FAQ

When will U-Haul's new self-storage facility in North Buford be completed?

The U-Haul self-storage facility in North Buford is scheduled for completion by spring 2026.

What features will the new U-Haul facility in North Buford have?

The new U-Haul facility will feature over 800 indoor, climate-controlled storage units, truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies, and propane.

How many jobs will the new U-Haul facility in North Buford create?

The new U-Haul facility is expected to create 30 jobs in North Buford.

What sustainability initiatives is U-Haul implementing at the new North Buford facility?

U-Haul is implementing sustainability initiatives such as Adaptive Reuse, improving fuel economy in trucks, and the U-Box Load Share program.

When was the property for the new U-Haul facility in North Buford acquired?

The property for the new U-Haul facility was acquired in March 2024.