Temporary Storage

Self-storage works best for short-term storage or to store items for the long-term that you may need to access more frequently. This type of storage, also called mini-storage, is charged on a monthly basis and the storage spaces range in size. You provide your own lock, which can ensure you that your space isn't being accessed without your permission. Access to storage is usually granted at specific times, but ask the company first about access to your things.

In most cases, you deliver and pack your storage unit yourself; however, if you can't move your items, the storage company may do it for you for a fee. Some companies offer free moving service with the storage agreement. Ask what is included in the rental of the space (electricity/heat, security, etc...) and in the service before you sign.

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Depending on how long you plan to store items, it may be important to provide space for ventilation and access. When storing belongings for short periods of time, it is usually okay to pack them closer together. When storing belongings for longer periods of time, however, providing extra space for ventilation and easy access is important. For belongings that you may need to access regularly, consider leaving enough space in your unit for an aisle. Then, be sure to arrange those belongings along the aisle for easy access.

 

Container storage is normally used for long-term storage or for a set period of time. This works best for people who are moving from one place to another and need a place to store all their household items until their new place is ready. Friends have used this type of storage option for when they traveled for an extended period of time and needed a place to put all their belongings.

Storage Containers for Large Scale Moves

Looking for a quick solution to clear some space in your home during a decluttering project or for an upcoming event at your dwelling? United Mayflower’s portable storage containers make for a perfect temporary storage solution. We’ll drop them off when you need them, where you need them, and take them away when your storage need is complete.

 

These days, selling a home may take longer than you expected. In order to stage your home and keeping it looking its best for potential buyers, you may need a long term storage rental solution. Our portable storage containers offer great flexibility in this scenario and for many other long term storage needs. Since we leave the container with you at your schedule, or remove it to store at one of our facilities if you prefer.

 

When you are packing up your moving pod, all flat items that are fragile and risk breakage such as mirrors, framed pictures, and glass shelves should be tied to the walls. Never put these items in the middle of the pod or mixed in with the load. You want to put as little stress upon them to prevent breakage.  When you have your pod delivered, make sure to have the door of the portable storage pod facing the nearest exit of your house, so it is a direct walk to the pod with your boxes and items and you will not have to walk around to load the storage container.

 

Moving pods can be used for more than just moving. Pods can be a simple solution to many other home needs such as home renovation, painting, collecting, storing un-used items, and more.  If you are planning on doing work on the interior of your house, condo, or apartment, call for pricing on a pod. Pod companies usually offer next day delivery and allow you to leisurely pack items, while performing home renovations.

 

The Cost of Storage Containers

If you are a retail business owner looking for additional on-site storage solutions for your seasonal inventory, have a construction site that has expensive tools and equipment that needs protection or you are a transportation & distribution company needing more storage at your docks.  Then a used shipping container might be the best business solution for your storage needs.

Storage and shipping containers are versatile and can have multiple applications, these are just a few of industries that can benefit from purchasing used shipping containers.  Sometimes for businesses it just makes more economic sense to purchase a used shipping container from a Container Alliance partner company for often half the cost of a new storage container. Buying a used intermodal container can cut thousands of dollars off your investment, and the technology and quality that are used in constructing cargo containers makes the shelf life of a used container last decades. So it is not always necessary to buy a brand new shipping or storage container.

Prices for new and used shipping containers are subject to a number of variables.  In particular, worldwide demand for new containers provides the basis for market values.  Given that demand is constantly changing, manufacturers – which are largely located in the Far East (notably China) – struggle to maintain steady prices.

You will be fortunate, therefore, to find many sites quoting prices for the purchase of new and used shipping containers anywhere online.  You can expect to find wide variations between prices depending upon your geographical location and home currency.

What Not to Store

When planning what to store in your unit, whether for business or personal purposes, consider that all storage facilities have restrictions on what they will allow you to store on their premises. This is for the protection of not just you and your belongings, but the facility staff and other customers and their goods. You will be required to sign a lease indicating that you understand and agree to adhere to the rules and restrictions for what items are allowable. As a general rule, any item or material that is considered “inherently dangerous” will not be allowed.  

In preparation for renting a storage unit, make out a preliminary inventory of the items you wish to store. Bring this with you to review with the storage facility manager to make sure you’ll be in full compliance with the list of allowable items. Full disclosure of what you will be storing is required. Or, if you’re not sure if an item is allowed, call the self-storage facility ahead of time to find out. This will prevent any related inconvenience upon arriving at the storage site.

Photographs will suffer temperature damage if not stored in a climate controlled unit.  For your personal protection and security, we recommend that the following not be stored.  Self storage can provide solutions for a number of unique situations and items. However, self storage is not appropriate for everything, and some items can pose safety concerns to the facility and tenants.

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While many materials are inherently dangerous to keep in a storage unit, others, even some everyday items, can be unsafe. Before you start filling and organizing your unit, complete an audit of your items to determine what can be stored onsite, and what should be stored elsewhere to help keep you and other tenants safe.

Self Storage Auctions

By law, when a storage facility customer stops paying for a unit, the facility must auction the contents of the unit to pay (or help pay) for the amount owed. By requiring an auction, these state laws help ensure that a fair price is retrieved for the contents. If the amount paid at auction is higher than the amount the tenant owes, the storage facility must write a check to the tenant for the difference.

Facilities are only entitled to the amount that the past-due tenant owes. Storage auction buyers attend auctions to bid on the units and attempt to win the contents. The majority of bidders at an auction intend on profiting from the resale of a unit’s contents, although some may simply be collectors or interested consumers. It is definitely to your advantage to be able to see inside all the units before the auction starts so you can decide which units you want to bid on, and how much you might be willing to pay for them. Ask the facility owner/manager which method they use, and be sure to arrive extra early if all the units are opened before the auction starts.

When you win a self-storage unit auction, you are buying the entire contents of the unit. You must pay for any units you have won immediately after the auction is over, before you are allowed to clean out the contents. The self-storage facility will expect you to remove everything contained in the unit, haul away the trash (not to the facility's dumpster-you have to find somewhere else to take it), and sweep the floor clean when you are done.

You may be required to pay a refundable "cleaning deposit" in addition to your winning bid to assure the facility that you keep your part of the bargain. Your deposit will be returned to you when the facility is satisfied that you have cleaned out the unit. Some may not reimburse you immediately, but may send the refund as a check in the mail.

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.

Finding Self Storage

With extra stuff comes extra clutter. Overstuffed bookshelves. Bureau drawers bursting with clothes. Cupboards chaotic with spice jars.

It’s no wonder that some of the best storage is the kind you don’t see. There are all sorts of inventive ways to declutter using hidden compartments and drawers.

While storing your expensive articles at a storage facility, it is very important that the facility is secured and offers services to protect stored items. Most of the customers don’t ask the important questions about security and insurance before choosing a self storage facility. All of the Secure Self Storage facilities in USA and Canada are tightly secured with the 24 hour surveillance cameras and computerized gate access.

 

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Several facilities that showcase great looking pictures online are often not very clean and could mislead you. If a storage facility is only at a short drive from your place, make a trip to it to have a walk-through of the facility. That will help you understand how secure, accessible, and clean that facility is. At Secure Self Storage, we keep our storage facilities clean and well-maintained. Call your local Secure Self Storage operator to schedule a visit to our facility and select a storage unit that may be right fit for your storage needs.