Self-storage Tips We all think we know how to pack - until we actually have to get round to it! In this section youll find some tips to help you source and utilize the best self-storage space for your needs: Choosing a self-storage facility The first thing you need to consider is which self-storage facility to use. Its always best to remember that youre planning on storing your own stuff in the facility and would like it to come back to you one day in the condition you left it in. If youre unsure, visit some local self-storage facilities and check them out first before you choose. By the time you make your choice you should be confident of the following: • The self-storage facility has put in place adequate security measures. • You can access your self-storage unit when you want to. • The units on offer in the self-storage facility are the right size for you and could cope with any future needs you might have to increase or decrease the space you rent. • The self-storage facility offers units that will suit the goods you want to store - for example, if youre storing valuable items you want an enclosed unit with concealing walls so that nobody can see whats inside. • The climate control in the self-storage facility is adequate for your needs - particularly important if youre looking to store upholstered items, business goods or archive documents as a few months in a damp self-storage environment will do untold damage. • The storage units are tidy and well-maintained - professional self-storage facilities are well kept and clean. • Pest control shouldnt be an issue - the self-storage facility should be able to tell you what types of measures they take - the last thing you want is vermin lodging in your belongings. • The contract small print of the self-storage facility has no hidden surprises. • If youre planning on storing a large amount, check that the self-storage facility has adequate access for the removal vehicle youve chosen. Many self-storage sites dont have the space or access for large removal trucks. National trade associations can be a useful source of information; US Trade Association Self Storage Association.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 20:47:02 +0000