Things to Consider When Renting Storage Units

Storage units are a great idea when you need extra space for your possessions. You may be moving to a smaller house, or having your home renovated, or you may have accumulated things over time - things that have more emotional value than fiscal. You may be considering a storage unit for long-term usage or for a very short while. However, you need to consider things before you select a correct storage facility.

Of all the things you need to consider, the most important ones are security and location. Of course, the rental they charge is equally important.

Security

Your possessions have a great emotional value to you, not to mention their monetary value. You need to ensure that they are well-secured. Most top-of-the-line storage facilities provide adequate security that ranges from secured perimeter fencing, to well-lit facilities, to electronic access, to biometric identification. Some may have all of these security features while others may only have some of them. You need to select the facility depending on what you require and the budget you have decided on.

Storage units have adequate secure locks and door alarms. If you wish to, you can have your own locks fitted.

Location

Opt for a storage unit in your area. This will lead to easy and quick access. No need to go across half the city to access your possessions. A facility in your neighborhood may be more secure than one which is in a suburban area or in a commercial district and may be easy to access, as well.

You may need to make a number of visits regularly and a facility in your neighborhood will save your spending on gas unnecessarily.

Rental Fee

This is quite an important thing to consider. Rental depends on the type of self storage unit you select. It will depend on the size and whether you need an ordinary unit or a climate controlled one. It depends on what possessions you are storing. Temperature controlled units are necessary if you are storing expensive electronic goods, leather items and crystalware.

Look for facilities that offer you discounts. There are many who will offer you from ten to twenty percent off the first month¡¯s rental. Look to see that they are not compromising on the security. If you are looking to use a unit for a full year, and pay the rent in advance, certain facilities offer up to ten percent discounts. Self storage rentals are as low as $1 per square foot, with the climate controlled units costing between $1.5 and $2 per square foot.

You need to ensure that you pay your rent on time. Read between the lines before signing the lease contract. The facility may have the right to sell your possessions unless you pay your rent within the stipulated time.

Visit the facility before you arrive at any decision. It will enable you to get the ¡°feel¡± of the facility. Go for the storage facility that gives you a feeling of trust.