CHOOSING A STORAGE FACILITY

When choosing a storage facility consider the following points:

Friendly, Professional Staff.

Storing at a facility with a friendly, well trained and professional staff  is important .  Remember, how you are treated is as important as where you store.

Location

It’s inevitable the items in storage need to be accessed from time to time (see Packing & Storage Tips to minimize trips to the storage facility), so it is important the storage facility is either close to home or work. Most of the national chains tend to be close to major highways where they are visible (important from marketing point of view) but not necessarily convenient for the customer as mileage easily ads up when trying to reach these places from the nearest exit. Another point to consider is that prime real-estate close to major highways is expensive which will be reflected in the rents at these locations.

Drive-up vs. Indoor

The garage door type drive-up facilities are convenient from an accessibility point of view, loading and unloading is easy. The downside is access during rain and snow. Also the outdoor facilities go through extreme and sudden temperature changes which is not good for certain items, particularly veneered furniture. Other factors to consider are extreme humidity, security and lighting.

Sq. ft. vs Cubic ft.

Most facilities quote rates on spaces in terms of square feet. Its important to keep in mind that goods will be stacked on top of each other so unit height is just as important. Many of our storage units have extra high ceilings which provides more total storage area for you.