Avoiding Self Storage Problems

You may decide to place certain things in a storage facility, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you are casting these items away. People use storage for different reasons – it may serve as a temporary hold while you transition to a new place to live, or you may have inherited some furniture and goods from a relative and you need time to sort through everything. However you end up renting a storage unit, you want to be certain to avoid issues that make your experience unnerving.

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Avoid headaches in dealing with a storage facility by doing your research ahead of time. If you know you plan to rent space in the near future, talk to people who have rented units and ask for their opinions.

 

If possible, ask to accompany a friend when they visit their unit so you can get a good lay of the land. This way, you can view the surroundings without feeling compelled to sit through a sales pitch. Later on, if you’re impressed, you can go back and consult with the manager.

A seasonal beach renter put all of his stuff into storage for the winter months. However, he forgot to insure it. The storage facility wasn’t well-ventilated and before long, black mold destroyed his possessions, which included antique furniture and unique works of art. Eventually, the renter had to pay specialists to haul his possessions away and couldn’t even get his stuff restored.