If you are in the military, you are either very aware of storage facilities for rent, or you will be in the near future. The military are always on the move and moving means storing belongings during transition. We will share, in this article, important information you need to know regarding the renting of storage units so that you will be prepared the next time your traveling papers are handed down from headquarters.
We are Mouser Self Storage, serving South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County. Call us at 682-800-3949 for more information about current pricing and storage unit availability.
All right, then. On-base storage is filled. Your time for deployment is rapidly approaching. You need a solution, and self storage is a viable option. Let’s look at it.
Storage facilities for rent are always by the month.
The first thing you need to know about storage facilities for rent is that renting storage units is a month-to-month transaction. Storage places do this so they can alter prices, if necessary, and thus do not lock themselves in on a lower price for multiple months.
Having said that, you should still try to get a multi-month price lock. It is worth the effort to at least attempt to lock in at the current price and avoid price hikes.
Military discounts are usually the norm.
Let’s take a look at our own military discount at Mouser Self Storage:
“As our way of saying thank you to all military and first responders, we offer 10% off your monthly self-storage rent and no admin fee. It is a small token of our appreciation for your commitment and service to our local communities and country.”
Discounts for the military for storage facilities for rent is fairly standard practice and it could mean good savings during a long deployment. Shop around until you find such a discount; at the very least, make sure you ask about one.
Get short-term insurance.
The military may insure your stored belongings. They may not. Ask about it and, if they do not insure, make sure you obtain short-term renter’s insurance. It costs very little, and it is worth the added peace of mind while you are away.
Other storage to consider.
Using our own Mouser Self Storage as an example, we also offer car storage, RV self storage, and secure boat storage units. Leaving a major investment item like a car, RV, or boat, is always a concern. Not so when you take advantage of these great storage options. And check with the regulations regarding such storage; your unit may cover the expense of storing these items.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage, and our sister company Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, are locally owned and operated and we are committed to supporting our military personnel by providing affordable, secure self storage. Call us and ask us for a tour of our facility. Ask us about our four levels of security. We will do our job to keep your possessions safe, while you do your job in keeping us safe.
Thank you for your service!