Choosing the right storage solution for your move

Are you moving, but need a stop-gap between when you need to vacate your current place and when you can move into the next one? Are you downsizing your belongings and need to relocate them for use at a later time? Perhaps you’re remodeling or making some renovations where you and your stuff need to find a temporary spot to land while the work is ongoing. In any of these cases, you may be looking into storage options. Deciding on the right storage solution for you will depend on a number of factors. Keep reading for

To ensure that your belongings remain safe, accessible, and in the same condition you left them, you may consider the following when it comes to storage options:

• How much storage do you need? Take stock of the total volume of the items you need to store. This will help you determine what size space to rent or if it makes more sense to go with a full-service storage option. The latter will charge you only for the total volume of your items and not any extra space.
• Do you have fragile or sensitive items to store? Items that are sensitive to harsh conditions, such as excessive heat, cold, or humidity, need to be stored in a climate-controlled environment. Many options offer climate-controlled options, but not all.
• How frequently do you need to access your items? If you need to access your items regularly or at times where you won’t be able to wait for them to be delivered, self-storage options may work best. However, if you would prefer the convenience of scheduling your items to be delivered to your door when you want them, full-service may be best. In either case, you may also consider how far away the storage option is to where you’ll be.
• What protocols are in place to keep your items safe? No matter the option you choose, you’ll want to make sure that it’s secure. Asking about security cameras, locks or monitored access is a start. You may also want to get a sense of how they take action to prevent fires, theft, and other situations in which your items could be damaged, destroyed, or go missing.
• How clean are the storage facilities? Of course, part of this will be just how comfortable you feel storing your items after visiting the facilities. You could also inquire about regular maintenance and cleaning schedules. After all, a facility that has been well-maintained likely speaks volumes about the care that will be taken with your belongings.
• What sort of coverage is available for your belongings? In the event of damage or theft, you’ll want to be sure that you have the proper insurance. Double check your renters or homeowners insurance policy to see what is covered. You can also ask the storage facilities you reach out to about what insurance coverage they have and what they may offer to customers.
• What’s your budget for storing your items? No one wants to break the bank just storing their items for safe-keeping for a while. Get quotes for potential storage solutions and make sure you read and understand the fine print before signing off on any agreement. Get clear about what they are charging you for and if all the bells and whistles on the bill meet your needs.
• What are other people saying about these storage options? A quick internet search will likely yield some reviews on potential storage options in your area. Reviewing those before agreeing to work with a particular facility may give you a sense of how satisfied you’ll be working with them. Nothing like a satisfied customer or a wary past-client to give you some additional details to inform your storage decision.

These questions can really help you narrow down your search for the best storage option for your needs. And, sometimes the best storage solution may be the easiest one – like making a call to Piece of Cake Moving and Storage. Our staff are ready to take your call 24/7/365 to walk you through your storage needs. As a full-service storage provider, we’ll pick up your items, transport them to our climate-controlled and secure storage facility. Whenever you’re ready to get your items back, just give us a call and we’ll deliver them back to your door at a time that works for you. Work with us and you’ll soon become one among thousands of happy customers.