Storing For A Cleaner Home

How To Choose A Storage Facility Among Many To Choose From

24 September 2020 by Irma Soto

There are likely several storage facilities in your area, making it hard to choose just one. Even as you have a lot of options, your life gets harder in trying to pick the best storage unit for your needs. Whether you need a storage facility for just a short while while you rearrange your home or you need a more long-term storage solution, use this guide to help you get the most out of your investment so you not only get a storage unit with less hassle, but you choose a company, suach as Abes Self Storage, that can meet your needs best.

Availability

Believe it or not, but even with lots of competition, odds are any storage facility you choose is going to be at or near capacity. So if you need a storage unit right away, your best option is going to be a storage facility that has not just an open unit, but one that is going to meet your storage needs regarding size. Call around and make note of which companies have open units right now, what holding fees are, if applicable, and how long they will hold a unit before you make a decision to help narrow down your options.

Proximity

Of the storage units that are available, how close are they to your home or place of business? The storage facility that is closest to you is going to be the best one for your needs, unless one that is much cheaper but not much further out is also in the running. Having easy and close access to your storage unit is key to making the experience most successful for you.

Price

Prices vary for a storage unit, depending on how large the unit is, where it's located, and whether it's located in a climate-controlled room or not. If price is a main factor in getting a long-term storage unit, then go with the one that is cheapest, within a good driving distance. If price is important but you also want to have access to an indoor unit or a storage facility that has 24-hour  surveillance, then go for a mid-range price storage facility that meets these needs.

The right storage facility will give you the short or longer term storage unit solution to your storage needs. Before you sign a contract, learn what monthly rates are for various sized units, and what notice you have to give when you no longer need your unit any longer. Some storage facility managers require a deposit to rent units, which is normally returned when you vacate the space.

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