Self storage isn’t cheap and it can be a big commitment so you need to make sure you’re getting the right service when choosing self storage.
Like when you commit to anything, there are many things you need to consider to make sure you’re getting the most for your money when choosing self storage. You need to weigh up the costs involved, the facilities you’re using and know exactly what you should be expecting for your weekly rate.
We think there are five important things to consider when choosing self storage and to help you make that all-important decision, we’ve listed them below.
1. The type of storage to choose
The best way to make sure you’re finding a space that will work for you is to assess what you’ll be using it for. Someone looking for domestic storage to keep a sofa whilst they move house will need a very different space to a business looking to archive files. At Rent A Space we pride ourselves on our flexibly, so we’re confident that whatever you need to store in your unit, we’ll have something that will work for you. We just need to know what kind of storage you need before we can assign you the most practical unit.
2. Selecting the location
Location is everything, you don’t want to be carrying your items for miles and miles before you deposit them in your storage unit. You need somewhere with a good location. Our facilities in both Shrewsbury and Liverpool are in popular, easy to reach locations, right at the centre of their respective locations. This makes them convenient for people coming from all over.
4. Access
It doesn’t matter where your self storage unit is if, when you get there, you have to carry your heavy items miles before you reach your unit. You need access to be easy when you’re moving in our out. At Rent A Space we have a large undercover loading bay which makes moving in hassle free. We also have units with access direct from outside so if you have really bulky items to store, getting them in is easy too. We have access to pallet trucks and forklifts on site for our customers, so that’s never a problem and you can rest assured that moving in will be a stress free process.
5. Security
Perhaps the most important thing to consider with self storage is how safe your items will be whilst there. Absolutely no one wants to have to worry about whether your items will be there or in good condition when you come back for them. With Rent A Space, you can rest assured that security is our top priority. All of our units are individually alarmed and padlocked. Access to them is granted via exclusive pin access and the exterior of our facility is gated with pin access. 24 hour CCTV is in operation and we have an external security partner who run mobile patrols and take care of the site when staff are not onsite. You must consider security with self storage, and we’re confident that ours is the best in the business.
So if you’re looking to take out self storage, consider these 5 things before you make that all important decision. And if you want self storage in Shrewsbury that can deliver on all of the above, then give us a call.