Issues To Watch Out For With Self Storage

Posted on 30/10/2020

Things You Should Know Before Hiring Self Storage

There are a great many things that can go wrong with self storage, and ensuring that you do not fall victim to them is a big part of making sure that the whole thing goes smoothly and easily. You will no doubt find that there are a great many ways in which you can ensure that you are at as little risk of things going wrong by simply planning well, and this is why you are reading this, in all likelihood. Being ware of everything that can go wrong is the best form of defense against such things, so have a look over the following points, and see if you think you are at risk of any of them being an issue for you.

For a start, you need to ensure that you have the size right. Whilst it is almost impossible to get a useful calculation of the size of your load as opposed to the unit that you will be storing, it is certainly a good idea to visit the self storage unit before you hire it, to ensure that you at least have an idea of how big the space is in real terms, rather than just in numbers on paper. You will no doubt see that there is a lot to be done in terms of making room, by packing the unit well, and you should leave yourself some room in which to add things, and to move about as you load and unload the unit. Leaving a channel in place will mean that certain areas of the locker are accessible without having to move the whole unit out into the corridor!

The whole man and van thing, or indeed hiring your own van to get things to the self storage unit can be a massive hassle, and you will find that it is really important that you are able to avoid it being so. Planning ahead, and having everything ready to go will be a big factor in this, and you will no doubt find that there is a lot that you can do to make things go smoothly and easily. It is also a good idea to check out how you might be able to use extra services like mobile storage to your advantage, as these sorts of services will often be of great use, especially if you are busy. Mobile storage delivers you a unit, which you fill at your ease, and then they take it away, and store the unit for you! This obviously removes the need for a lot of the parts of the storage process that are a massive hassle and can be perfect if you are worried about all that fuss.

Watch out for the conditions with the storage unit that you rent. If you go for a cheaper self storage unit that is not part of a larger storage company, then there is a chance that you will be subjecting your items to decaying elements, like damp, mold and pests. Extreme temperature change throughout the year can also be an issue that will warp some materials, making them worthless after a while. If in doubt, wrap all items in plastic sheeting, and check them regularly for signs of pests like rodents or moths eating away at your furniture and other items. Most larger companies will not have such problems, but they will have the price tag to match the lack of issues that you may face!