MEET THE OWNER
Thomas Johnson | U.S. Army Veteran | Ruckersville, VA
Twenty years ago, I stood on gravel outside a gate in the desert, a long way from home, trusting the people around me to watch my back. I spent two decades as an Army officer — commanding a medical company in Hawaii, serving as a NATO exchange officer overseas — and if that career taught me anything, it’s that people need to know someone has their stuff handled and their back covered. That they can trust the person responsible for what matters to them.
That’s the same promise we bring here.
After the uniform came off, Andi and I built something new together: a real estate and property management company grounded in the same values that got me through 20 years of service. We know what it feels like to hand over the keys to something you care about and hope it’s treated right. So when you store your belongings with us, we don’t think of you as a transaction — we think of you the way we’d want to be thought of. You should never have to wonder if your landlord, or your storage facility, has your back.
Today, this is a family business. Andi and I run it alongside our two sons, and what you see in front of you — a family standing together on a sidewalk on an ordinary day — is really the whole philosophy: people who know each other, trust each other, and show up for each other. We bring that same standard to every unit, every gate code, and every customer who walks through our door.
Whether you’re storing for a move, a season, or simply need a little more room to breathe, we’re here to give you peace of mind — the same peace of mind we’d want for our own family.
About Us
Affordable Storage & Space Place is known as one of the most popular family-owned businesses in Ruckersville. As a locally owned and operated storage solution, our motto is to support our community through affordable yet high quality services at all times.
Due to this focus on delivering stellar storage solutions to the people of the Old Dominion, the Affordable Storage & Space Place brand has established its name across various locations in Virginia. In addition to serving a growing number of fellow Virginians, this also lets us expand our range of offered services consistently.
Besides providing our clients with affordable self-storage units, we also offer outdoor storage space for boats and mobile homes. All of our spaces are also available in various sizes, making sure that we can entertain all types of storage requests and specifications without any issues.
One of the most prominent reasons behind this recognition is our focus on affordability. Regardless of the type of solution you end up selecting, this accessibility shines through each service that comes via the Affordable Storage & Space Place label. Despite our unwavering commitment to maintaining high-quality solutions, our competitive pricing stays in place throughout our range of offerings.
This is merely possible due to our promise to improve the local community and the range of storage solutions available to Virginians. Whenever we put these goals in the center of our planning and development process, they help us keep our prices competitive, sometimes to become even lower than the rates of many other competitors in the market.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
Affordable Storage & Space Place has also made it a point to treat our employees as the valuable asset that they are to our company. Being a family-owned business, this creates an environment of diversity, improvement, and collective growth, which allows us to service our clients in a better manner.
As a result, this translates to a win-win situation, where our staff is appreciated for their hard work and our clients enjoy seamless service.
This particular quality also shines through in our customer services. From helping you pick an affordable storage solution to support you with on demand access to your unit, our systems and employees provide you with a hassle free experience. Whether you have any inquiries about pricing or need to discuss your unit’s extension, our solutions are available right at your fingertips. With chat, email, and phone calls, you can reach out to our team any time you need. Our services are also available 24/7, which lets you access your storage space any time of the day.
Apart from proactive customer services, our commitment to client satisfaction is also evident in the way that we handle the security of our premises. In addition to having modern security mechanisms in place, our team also invests in improving our facilities’ safety on a continuous basis. This makes sure that our properties and associated storage units remain secure from external and internal risks.
With these security policies and uncompromised vigilance, the Affordable Storage & Space Place team ensures the safety of your belongings every second of each day. No matter if your stored items hold emotional significance or financial value, we make sure to protect them through our tried-and-tested security protocols as well as our highly qualified staff.