What to Look For In Storage Services

Whether you own a home or rent one, chances are that you will need a temporary or permanent place to store some of your belongings at some point. In the recent past, self storage services have improved greatly. Digital security monitoring systems, automated gates and light-weight locker gates are some of the ultra-modern services you will find in storage companies that are focused on protecting their client’s properties. This being the case, you should know exactly what to look for in storage services other than the obvious before settling on a particular company to ensure you are getting your money’s worth. Finding the cheapest storage facility is usually the first thought that comes to minds of the most people who need storage space.

While there is nothing wrong with looking to save an extra buck, a low budget doesn’t have to mean shabby and shady services.  There are still companies out there that offer very decent long term and short term storage at reasonable prices.

Discussed below are some of the tips on how to choose a storage facility that is right for you:

Access and security – how safe is your property likely to be in the facility? How advanced are their security measures? Do they have staff patrols?  Are they located in an open and well-lit area? Can you access your unit at any given time or are there any restrictions? Can you authorize a third party to access your storage space? These are some of the questions you should ask the service providers before signing any papers.

Storage Facilities – are their storage units or facilities climate-controlled to prevent damage? Some items will require stable temperatures whereas others will call for humidity, cooling and ventilation control.

Professional services – do they have their own movers and packers, quality packing supplies, protective care? Do they provide excellent customer service? How long did they take to get back to you about the quotes and other inquiries?

Long/short-term storage – do they offer long term storage, short-term storage or mobile storage? What kind of flexibility do they provide that matches your requirements? Ask if they offer long-term storage discounts or any other special offers.

Location – although not crucial because you won’t be accessing he unit all that much, the location of your chosen facility should be close and convenient enough. This will save you extra costs and time to make a trip there when you need to.

Insurance – ask for information regarding any insurance options they have against theft and damage. Also, if insurance is included in their pricing.

Reputation – if available, check them out via online forum and communities for customer feedback and how the company handles customer complaints.

Contract – make sure you understand what the contract entails. Is it a flexible, no lock-in contract? How easy or difficult is it to cancel or extend? Are there any cancellation fees?

Hidden fees – check for any hidden fees. For example, are the costs of packing materials, wrapping, protective materials included in the package? Are there any fees if you need an emergency access to the unit?

Next time you shop around for storage space in the Northern Beaches area of Sydney, remember the above tips and don’t just compare storage prices alone. Remember that cheap storage might turn out to be more expensive in the long run. Consider all the factors above to give yourself some peace of mind.

Supercheap Storage for Business Storage Solutions

Our storage service is particularly useful for small and large businesses. We have high levels of security, climate-controlled units, various sized modules, an excellent team, and so much more to offer than traditional storage companies have. Store your extra stock with us, or use us to archive documents and save office space, the benefits are plenty.

At one time it was mainly home-owners that required storage as they moved between properties or rented out their home and needed storage space to put their own effects. Whilst this is still true, now storage options are much broader with customers coming from all walks of life.

Freeing up space at home leads to a better quality of life as there is more room to move around in, the house will instantly feel fresher and brighter, and decluttering actually creates a calm space to work and live in.

Business owners also take advantage of storage facilities for a number of reasons. Typically any business that holds client records is required by law to keep a record of transactions for a set number of years, this can lead to thousands of records in the filing system that never get looked at unless there is a discrepancy that needs to be sorted out. The amount of space these files take up depends on the size of the business but, however big or small, it is a waste of space that could be put to better use.

At Supercheap we have climate-controlled portable storage pods that offer a protected place for classified records and act as an archive, there is no need to pay for extra security in the workplace as the units and the storage facility are protected by video-monitors, perimeter fencing and guard, and the business gets to use the space for something more productive.

Some businesses are reliant on making their money during the high season and require space during the low season to stockpile extra supplies. Moving into larger premises makes no economical sense as it eats into profits, thus storing their goods in a pod can save them money and offers the ideal solution. There’s no need to book a pod as we always have them available and can deliver at very short notice.

Office renovations are sometimes necessary to capitalize on profits and again a storage unit saves the day as they can be facilitated for any short-term projects.  Move everything out whilst the work is going on and move it all back in once it’s completed.

 We train our team to our high standards and only employ experts in moving and storage solutions so you can be assured that your things are always in the best hands, from the moment they get packed and loaded until they are returned to your premises.

Office furniture is padded and loaded carefully into the unit where it’s protected from damp or mould as they’re built from heavy-duty industrial plywood that allows the unit to circulate air throughout. This greatly reduces the risk of moisture build-up which is the reason for mildew problems in the traditional storage pods used by other storage companies.

Cameron Robertson owns and operates Supercheap Storage Northern Beaches, with a facility in Manly, Dee Why, NSW - servicing the Northern Beaches areas with convenient portable storage units at the cheapest rates, including business storage solutions for self storage Brookvale.