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There are many storage facilities to choose from, but only one can meet your
specific requirements. If you are looking for a reliable storage facility,
please click here to find a place to put all your prized possessions. If you
desire some insight into what to look for from a storage facility, please read
on.
When searching for a storage facility, look for the
following features:
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Climate-controlled.
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Heavily guarded and constantly monitored. Cameras, security officers, and the
like are things that all storage facilities should have.
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A variety of different size storage spaces.
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Insurance coverage, if applicable. Self-storage and Pickup and Delivery
Services have different liability when it comes to your items (See below).
Additional insurance is usually available.
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Clean and maintained facilities.
Ask the following questions:
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Who has access to my possessions?
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Would I be able to obtain my possessions at any time?
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Will there be personnel, besides guards, at the facility to help me when I need
it?
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What kind of insurance does this facility carry in case of an unforeseen event?
In general, there are two types of storage facilities.
1. Self-storage:
Self-storage, otherwise known as Mini-storage, works
best for items that you are likely to retrieve, but don't have available space
at home. The great aspect of a mini-storage unit is that it is accessible by
you at any time because you are provided with your own lock and key. Units come
in a variety of different sizes and shapes in order to accommodate your needs.
A self-storage unit is usually rented on a monthly basis under an "occupancy
agreement". These facilities allow you to store items in your given unit
yourself, but also give you the option of requesting pickup if an item is too
heavy or bulky to move by yourself. Make sure you talk to a representative from
the storage facility in order to establish the liability of the driver with
regards to your items.
Many self-storage facilities claim no responsibility
for your items, but additional insurance is usually available for a fee. You
may speak with a representative of the storage facility or your insurance agent
to find out how to put extra security on your items.
2. Pickup & Delivery Services:
With regards to a pickup and delivery service, a
container(s) will be delivered to your home. The driver will provide you with
instructions on how to load your items. Go to the Pack Your Belongings section
to find out how to safely store your items. You will be given all the time you
need to pack your items in the container and you will be given a lock and key
to close up the container. Subsequently you can call the service to pickup the
container in order for it to be stored in the facility. Depending on the
facility, you might not be allowed to pickup your item without advanced notice.
If you are choosing a pickup and delivery service to store your items, it may
be wise to store items which you will not necessarily need in the near future.
You will need to determine the number of containers.
Pickup and delivery services usually have more
liability with regards to your items, but speak to a representative from the
facility beforehand in order to get all the needed information.
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