Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Ins and Outs of a Mini Storage

No matter whether your clients are storing their belongings for a few months or a few years, they’ll want to ensure their stuff is stashed in a clean, well-run, secure mini storage facility. The basic function of mini storage is to offer people a secure place to store possessions they don't have room for where they live or work, or that they don't need on a daily basis.

Uses of Mini-Storage

For families, mini storage facilities serve as an extension of your home; a place to store seldom used items such as decorations or sports equipment to avoid having too much stuff that can’t fit in the attic or in the garage. But for firms, mini storage facilities serve as a business storage solution to de-clutter the office.

Criteria in Choosing Mini-Storage Facilities

a.       Friendly and effective personnel. The first time you contact a mini storage facility-whether by email, phone or in person- you’ll find out how customers are treated. A good manager should greet customers in a friendly manner and answer all questions thoroughly and efficiently.

b.      Tight security. Check to see if there is adequate lighting around the building and that access to the self-storage facility is controlled either by a gate or code lock. Ask about access times and how the mini storage facility grants access to the units, as well as surveillance cameras and monitoring.

c.       Pest-control. Mini Storage facilities need must address pest issues not just monthly, but seasonally. A pest control pro must come once a week during spring to get rid of nesting spiders. Ask if the mini storage facility you’re considering how it handles pest control and whether it’s had any previous problems with pests.

d.      Climate-control. Climate controlled mini storage units are temperature controlled so your treasured belongings are not exposed to extreme temperatures. Climate controlled mini storages are housed in an indoor finished building where dirt and dust are less likely to penetrate. This type of environment is ideal for storing furniture, photographs, discs/records, electronics, and other items.

As for the price of a mini storage unit, don’t settle on a place without comparing costs for at least three facilities. Mini Storages normally charge customers by the month. Be sure to ask about discounts.

Pembroke Pines Self Storage
10806 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 435-6885

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