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What Is Self-Storage?
Renting and storing self-storage space is available for individuals and businesses alike. In most cases, storage units, also known as storage spaces, are rented out every month.
With self-storage, you have much more control over your belongings than full-service storage, where the customer has little access to their belongings and relies on the storage provider to manage and store them. Storage units can be packed and arranged however you’d like, and belongings can be accessed at your convenience anytime during the location’s open hours. You can also store or remove things as you need them.
Why Do Many People Rent Storage Units?
Relocating
Some of the most common reasons people rent self-storage is moving to a new home, switching between leases, living in a temporary home, and moving across the country.
A Transitional Period in Life
Self-storage can ease the burden when sudden life changes occur, whether related to divorce, retirement, handling the estate of a relative, or living through a natural disaster.
Organizing
Moving and storing items that you want to keep but don’t necessarily need at the moment to a storage facility is a great way to avoid moving into a larger home or office while also keeping your space clutter-free.
Housing in Apartments
It is easier to live in an apartment if you store your belongings. The rental of a storage unit can be a wise choice if you have little storage space, such as if you live in a studio or one-bedroom apartment.
Vehicle Storage
Storage units for vehicles can store anything from cars to motorcycles to RVs, boats to trailers to commercial vans.
Remodeling your House
If you plan to remodel your home, you may have to remove furniture and appliances. A storage unit provides a convenient solution for relocating these items temporarily.
Organizational Storage
Business owners and contractors may need additional storage space to store inventory, materials, files, equipment, or vehicles. Commercial storage units provide that space.
Student Storage
Renting flexible storage near college campuses can be beneficial for students moving and looking to make more space in dorm rooms, return home for the summer, or study abroad.
Life as a Veteran
Much active-duty military personnel and military families move every few years, heading to different base locations. An army storage facility may prove incredibly valuable during times of relocation when the changes are so drastic.
Initio Storage Plans and Details
When you are looking for a storage unit, you will need to consider several factors.
- Storage Facilities: What to Look for
- Identifying the different access types to storage units
- What to look for in self-storage facilities?
Storage Facilities: What to Look for
A Secure Environment
A self-storage facility is supposed to keep your belongings safe, so you trust them with that responsibility. As a result, making sure that your materials are secure should consider when you are choosing where to store them.
Intactness
Cleanliness is one of the first factors that you should consider when searching for storage units. The cleaning and maintenance of a storage facility show their attitude towards their customers and their belongings. It is an indication of a problem when locations aren’t maintained. It is important to us that our facility is clean.
Service to Customers
An important factor is how well a storage facility serves its customers. Many companies do not even employ full-time staff to assist their customers with issues or with questions.
Moving And Storage Near Me
If you’re renting a storage unit for different reasons, you’ll need to choose the ideal location. You shouldn’t worry about finding something far from home or on the way home from work if you just need more space at home. Decide the most convenient location for you based on the time and how often you’ll need to go to the facility.
Cost
An affordable storage unit depends on many factors, including the location of the facility, the size of the team, and the features it offers, including climate control. By knowing your budget, you can find the storage unit and location that make the most sense for you when you begin your search.
Identifying Different Access Types for the Storage Units
Accessible from the Road
Drive-up access to outside storage units is similar to the convenience of a garage. They are very popular because of the ease of access. Several locations allow you to drive right up to the storage unit to unload and load items (including moving trucks and semi-trucks).
Access to the Interior
Storage units indoors are typically adapted to the purpose of being walk-in closets instead of being used as garages. Furthermore, self-storage facilities that feature climate-controlled storage offer protection against the elements.
What to Look for in a Self-storage?
Managing the Climate of Storage
For temperature-sensitive items, storage units with climate control typically maintain temperatures between 55 and 80 degrees. Some facilities can have temperature- or humidity-controlled storage to provide an additional layer of protection from external elements.
Storage Facilities for Vehicles
OnDemand Storage provides secure vehicle storage solutions for cars, motorcycles, trailers, campers, boats, RVs, and other vehicles. Storage options vary from facility to facility, but three standard types of vehicle storage are available: indoor storage, outdoor storage, and covered outdoor storage.
Lockers for Storing Things
Storage lockers are a perfect solution for small storage needs that make a 5×5 storage unit too large. With reduced-height ceilings, locker units vary from 2*2 to 4*5. The space you need is only charged for when you use it.
Storage services for Businesses
For small businesses, contractors, and other commercial self-storage customers, we provide unique storage facilities – including warehouse and workshop space as well as office space. In some of our facilities, we even offer additional office space, accept package deliveries, and offer other services for your convenience.
Renters Insurance for Self Storage
OnDemand Storage offers self-storage insurance that has its benefits, even though coverage can typically be found in homeowner’s or renters’ policies. It’s worth learning more about your storage unit insurance because of the possibility of more range as well as the chance of avoiding the potential for higher insurance premiums.
Supplies for Packing and Storing
Is your storage unit in need of a lock? Are you looking for more packing supplies? We offer a range of moving boxes, packing supplies, locks, and more at OnDemand Storage facilities.
The Most Asked Questions About Self Storage
Is it Necessary for me to Sign a Contract?
There are no long-term agreements for self-storage leases, so the contracts are usually month-to-month. The flexibility of staying as long as you need allows you to meet your need.
Do Storage Units do Suitable Workshops?
That’s not true. Our tenants are not allowed to use their spaces for workshops.
Does my Storage Unit Need to be Insured?
In all likelihood, you’ll need to ensure your storage unit, whether it’s with a homeowners or renters policy or with self-storage insurance we offer.
