There are over sixty thousand storage places in the United States. Chances are you drive by several of them on almost a daily basis as you go about your daily tasks and run your daily errands.
One would think that there would be some uniformity with them all, and there is in a very basic sense, but there are also a great many differences among them. In this article, we will discuss some of those differences and give you some basic things to consider before renting storage units.
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A quick definition: what are storage places?
A storage unit is an enclosed space that can be rented to store personal or business items. Typically, storage unit sizes range from small 5’x5’ or 5’x10’ spaces up to large 10×20 or 10×30 spaces. Some storage facilities may even have storage units that are larger than 300 square feet. In fact, some storage places, like our own Mouser Self Storage, offer car storage, RV self storage, and boat storage units; we are even seeing small hobby shops rented in some facilities.
What to look for in storage units/companies.
Here are just some of the considerations when you are looking to rent a storage unit:
- Accessibility: Check the facility’s office hours and whether it offers 24-hour access.
- Cleanliness: A well-maintained facility is less likely to harbor mold, mildew, or pests.
- Climate control: For sensitive items, consider a climate-controlled unit to guard against extreme temperatures and humidity.
- Location: Choose a convenient location near your home or business.
- Size: Determine the required storage space based on your items.
- Security: Ensure proper security measures are in place.
Some of these things are taken for granted by the unsuspecting public; it would be a mistake to do so. Renting a storage unit at a place where access is only available during business hours can be a major annoyance. It might interest you to know that security measures differ greatly from storage company to storage company, and at many companies your items are less than safe. And what size storage unit do you need? Do you even know? How can you determine the space you will need?
Don’t settle for less.
These seem straightforward and, in theory, they are, but you will never know the answers to the questions you should ask if you don’t ask them. More importantly, you have many options to choose from. It would be ridiculous to settle for less when what you want is only a short drive down the road, as is the case in most Metro areas. The perfect self storage unit might be a mile further than the less-than-perfect storage unit closer to your home or business, but that mile is all-important if it means paying for what you need.
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, tell us what you need, and we will make sure you are renting exactly what you want and need.