How to Choose a Good Self Storage Company
Open a Storage Facility Account Online
Thanks to the Internet finding a storage facility is easy and secure. Online you will be able to get a quote, check their terms and conditions and unit availability. Once you have signed up for a quote, you will be contacted by a manager of the facility about what your needs are and how they will be able to accommodate you. Some storage facilities make it possible for customers to manage their self-storage account, make payments and even reserve a unit. Payments can be added in manually or some offer the option to have payments come out of your bank or account or debited from your credit card automatically. Check with the facility on what their late policy or early account termination terms are.
How to Choose a Good Self Storage Company
Getting Started, What you Should Know
If you are savvy with the computer you will be able to find a self-storage unit near you online. Many of the popular storage unit facilities make it possible for customers to take control of their entire account online. From reserving a unit to paying your bill anytime online or via your cell phone. If using the computer is not something you care to do then simply contact the storage facility and speak with a customer service representative to reserve your unit, pay your bill or answer any questions you may have about their service.
Your next step in the process is choosing a facility near your home, work, or anywhere that is convenient for you. Visit the storage unit and choose the unit size that will fit your items. The unit sizes generally range from storing a one bedroom apartment to storing a 5-story home, RV or a classic car. Units are typically open 24 hours a day and are able to be accessed by you whenever you need to. A common mistake among customers is that they confuse office hours with gate hours. Rental units can be accessed by entering a gate code. Once you have selected the unit you will use to store your items, be sure to bring a lock with you for your unit. However, if you do not have the one the storage facility provides one that can be purchased once you are ready to start moving items in.
Understanding What Can be Stored
Once you speak with the facility and you are ready to start signing paperwork, they generally provide a list of items that are prohibited from being stored. Generally customers are not allowed to store weapons, toxic material, anything deemed illegal and people are not allowed to sleep in the units. Personal items such as bikes, furniture, etc. are always allowed; even those that own a small business are able to store their stock in the unit.
