Driving by any of the 60,000+ storage places in the United States, one could be forgiven for thinking that they are all the same. After all, by and large, they look similar. And they are all there for the purpose of storing your household possessions, right? So how different could they really be?
That is the question we will answer in this article. We are Mouser Self Storage, serving South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County with affordable and secure self storage. Call us at 682-800-3949 for more information about pricing and availability.
First, though, let’s talk about differences.
The security of storage places.
In our professional opinion, the greatest difference among storage places is the amount of security they offer. They all might advertise secure self storage, but what does that word “secure” really mean?
There are four main levels of security in the self storage industry:
- Fenced perimeter to the storage property
- Video security surveillance and monitoring.
- Computerized key cards
- On-site management.
We have driven by, no exaggeration, self storage businesses which did not even have a perimeter fence, which we believe to be the very minimum you should expect. We know of storage companies which offer three of the four levels but not on-site management.
Since most storage units cost approximately the same, from company to company, why not choose one which offers the very best in security?
What is offered at the various places?
Using our own Mouser Self Storage as an example yes, we offer storage units for basic household items. That is standard at every storage company we have ever seen. However, we also offer secure car storage, RV self storage, boat storage units, and small hobby shops, and those are not standard in the industry.
We also offer 24/7 access in many of our units, electricity in many, and lighting in many.
The only way to know for sure what is offered is to pick up the phone, call around, and ask specific questions.
Finally, the price issue.
It would be a waste of time to quote you prices in an article like this one, simply because this article may be read today or it may be read five years from now, and obviously, prices change. The best we can do for you is to give you ballpark figures. The smallest storage unit will cost you somewhere in the $50-$70 range. The largest can run $150-$200 per month. Specialty units, like for large RVs, will be closer to the $200 per month figure, while hobby shops can run $300-$500 per month. Storage places which offer climate control self storage will charge more for that convenience.
What we can tell you about prices in this industry is that they are fairly uniform. This is a very competitive industry, and in such industries, prices tend to be pretty consistent from company to company. Pay attention, though, to monthly specials, and many places will offer military discounts as well as retiree discounts.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our system company in North Fort Worth, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, are locally owned and operated. Two businesses, one management team, the same commitment to excellence. Call us today and we will treat you right.