Storage Facilities: Today’s Personal Storerooms

A current trend that had been growing steadily through the years is the phenomenon of storage facilities. The number of users for these type of storage had been on the rise (over 50,000 in North America alone, and counting), both for individuals and corporate clients.

Today, many individual users are availing this type of storage services. Others, mostly families, use the facilities to temporarily store their belongings pending transfer to other places. Companies are also using these facilities for their extra cabinets, record-holders, and other office equipments.

Operations

In a nutshell, many storage companies are now growing in number. Their main business is offering spaces for temporary storage of your belongings. (Customers can be families and companies, too that need extra storage space.) 

In exchange for the service, you pay your monthly rental just like you are paying rent for your residence (if you are renting). You have your own lock and key to your rented space where you can have liberal access. (Some are open 24/7.)

Access 

The service is different from that of a rented warehouse. The main difference is access. In a regular warehouse, employees and other personnel can have access inside the storage room. In personal storage companies, you are relatively safe from thefts because unauthorized access to your stuff is forbidden.

The facility will not possess or take control of your possessions stored in your rented space unless there is an imposed lien for not paying your rent. Most storage facilities management usually locks your unit with their own keys and locks to keep safe your belongings until you can have your own.

Some practices

These facilities are available for rent mostly on a short-term basis, often on a month-to-month agreement. However, there are always available options for leases that take longer periods of time. As often the case, these are available to individuals and companies.

The only prohibition in the lease of these spaces is using them as residences. This is geared mostly on people, whether individual or with families. Companies who rent these storage spaces are mostly using them for archiving records, excess inventories and such.

The storage company’s insurance does not generally cover your stored items. You may buy your own insurance to cover your stored items. (Some storage companies may offer them as a service via a 3rd party carrier; some are required as part of the rental conditions.)

Random tips

The choice of place in storing your belongings is critical because sometimes you need to get to your items immediately and the storage location has to be nearby. Driving across town to get to them is counter-productive in terms of saving money, time and effort.

If your stored items are work-related, you need to choose a place that’s near your place of work. 

If your storage requirements include climate control of your stored items, 24/7 access, and strict security, there are storage companies who can supply all of these, and more. The fees are higher, though.

Nowadays, there are varieties of Storage facilities North Jersey that can fill up your needs to stay worry-free knowing your items are safe and secure.