{"id":8519,"date":"2013-03-15T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=8519"},"modified":"2025-03-21T11:26:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T18:26:03","slug":"5-things-to-look-for-in-your-next-self-storage-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/15\/5-things-to-look-for-in-your-next-self-storage-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things to Look For in Your Next Self Storage Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"

In most cities, there are several self-storage locations to choose from. So, the question when looking for storage may not be ‘where to find a\u00a0storage unit’<\/a>,\u00a0but rather ‘what features to look for in a storage unit and facility’ when its time to rent.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 key things to look for in a self storage facility:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Accessibility<\/b>
\nAccessibility is an important component to all good self storage facilities. \u00a0Before selecting a storage facility, determine what your needs are for accessing it. Will you be\u00a0accessing at nights and weekend, or just\u00a0occasionally\u00a0during specific seasons? \u00a0This is important\u00a0because\u00a0\u00a0some storage facilities have access hours only during the daytime, with limited access on Sundays and holidays.\u00a0 However, some other facilities\u00a0 have access up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and on holidays.<\/p>\n

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Security is a top concern at some self storage centers.<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Security<\/b>
\nIt’s safe to say that security is important to everyone that\u2019s searching for a\u00a0self storage unit<\/a>.\u00a0 Buying a strong lock<\/a> is always a great idea, but some storage facilities offer extra security.\u00a0 Look for a storage facility with an electronic gate, a walled perimeter and, if you require more security, some facilities offer individual alarmed rooms, video surveillance, gate clickers and inside storage.<\/p>\n

3. <\/b>Climate-Control<\/b>
\nLook at the items that you want to put in storage. Do you think they might benefit from a climate-controlled unit? The truth is that climate-controlled storage is a great way to protect your belongings from harsh temperatures, humidity and pests. Check out this article<\/a> which provides more information on climate-controlled storage, and gives a list of items that would benefit from it.<\/p>\n

4. Cleanliness\"self<\/a><\/b>
\nA lot\u00a0can be said about the quality of a self storage facility by how clean the units are.\u00a0 Check to make sure that the facility has regular cleaning and maintenance for each empty unit, and be sure to ask to view an empty unit before its time to move your stuff in.\u00a0 The last thing you want \u00a0is a dirty or dusty storage unit to put your stuff in.<\/p>\n

5. Convenience<\/b>
\nSome other features\u00a0to look for in a storage facility<\/a> that increase convenience are:<\/p>\n