This question, about storage units and value, which we were recently asked, is an interesting one, and we will tell you why we think that in this article. We are Mouser Self Storage, providing storage solutions for South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County. Call us today at 682-800-3949 for more information about car storage, RV self storage, boat storage units, small hobby shops and, of course, storage for your household possessions.
The value of storage units.
Let’s look at some of the benefits of self storage:
- Reduces clutter. Self-storage is ideal for freeing up useful space inside your home or garage.
- Keeps your belongings secure. When it comes to your most prized possessions, secure self storage means your items are safe from vandals, thieves, and Mother Nature.
- Maintains your objects’ condition. Preserving objects in good condition has always been one of the advertised features of storage.
- Convenient and easy to use. Self-storage units are made with your needs in mind, meaning each access when you need them.
On the flip side of this discussion is the matter of cost. Generally speaking, the larger the storage unit the more it will cost. By and large, self-storage prices are reasonable, and the proof of that statement is in the fact that millions of Americans use self-storage every year, with the numbers increasing as the 2020’s progress. The smallest storage units will cost you in the $50-$70 per month range; the largest in the $150-$200 per month range. Interestingly, the national average span for a storage unit rental is fourteen months, with the vast majority of customers renting for over a year.
Is that good value?
This, then, is the key question. The statistics would indicate that Americans do consider self-storage to be a good value, but value is most definitely in the eye of the beholder. What is good for Tom may not be good for Alicia, and it is impossible in an article like this one to definitively answer the question of value.
Are most self-storage units safer than your garage? Most definitely yes, but what is that added security worth to you? Are storage units easily accessible? Most storage units are accessible 24/7, some only during business hours, almost all located near major roadways. But is that ease of access worth $50 per month to you? $125 per month?
Thus, the problem with any discussion of value. There are options. Portable pods are an option. Shipping containers are an option. Using space on a relative’s property, or a friend’s property, is an option, and an inexpensive one for sure, and expense may be your primary concern.
Again, we simply cannot give you the definitive answer you seek. We can, however, tell you that a storage company which truly offers secure self-storage, featuring the four main levels of security, is as safe as safe can be and, as such, offers a great value if safety is your main concern.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, are locally owned and operated. Call us today about current prices and ask us about any monthly specials which might be applicable to you.