Things to consider when renting a public storage unit

by | Oct 28, 2014 | Moving Services

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Before you commit to renting a public storage unit there is a few things that should be considered well ahead of time; there are many different types of public storage in Lubbock which have different specifications. In some cases the unit is in a fully climate controlled environment that is ideal for storing valuables that may deteriorate over time if not protected, this is particularity true with works of art, wine collections and furs.

Make sure you research the standards of the unit; find out where it is located, is the area safe? What about the hours is the unit accessible any time of the day or night, and if not how much notice does the company demand before you can gain access to the unit? You will also want to know if the site is guarded or at least under CCTV surveillance and do the owners perform frequent pest control? These are all important factors that you must consider.

As storage units are rented by the size you might want to think seriously about what you are planning to store, deciding early if you need everything or can you dispose of it? This is an ideal time to consider a garage sale or even pass anything you don’t need or want to a charity. It is best if you can minimize the size of the unit as you will certainly save on the monthly rental, which, depending on how long you intend to keep the unit can easily add up.

Public storage in Lubbock is available for any length of time. In many cases people will use a unit as a temporary facility when they are moving from one home to another while other people may keep the unit for years. When you contact the owners of the storage company inquire what the rates are for both long and short term storage. If you are moving and only need storage for a short time period you may be able to arrange it through your moving company.

An extremely important consideration is insurance. You need to make sure that either your home owner’s insurance policy will cover your property while in storage and if not; then the storage company must provide insurance. The final point about public storage in Lubbock is; do not keep piling up junk in the unit, if you fall into this trap you may end up having to take a second unit just for the junk.

If you are looking for affordable public storage in Lubbock then look no further than Business Name. Your property will be fully insured and protected from the weather.