Long-Term self-Storage? Things to consider

Today we are going to discuss some tips anyone can use if they are thinking about putting items into long-term self-storage while keeping them dry and safe

There are many different reasons why people like to put things into long term self-storage, common items include cars or antique furniture and anything with either a high monetary or sentimental value and maybe you're moving abroad.

Here are some things to consider when thinking of putting your household items into long term self-storage but know that you probably have a few self-storage options near to where you live so it's important to choose the best options for your self-storage requirements.

It's imporant you know that in certain storage facilities they are not really in control of pests and the storage units and structures are not always as vermin proof as you'd like so ensure your local self-storage facility is clean and tidy and ensure that storage units are completely vermin proof but at the same time well ventilated, also try to store adjacent items with a space around them allowing more air flow and therefore less places for vermin to hide, be aware that clients in neighbouring units may store their items or types of materials in such a way that they could attract unwanted visitors.

In situations like this hiring a professional self-storage provider is one of your best options. There are many benefits to renting storage space; to secure your items for an extended period of time and saving money while having peace of mind are two of the most important advantages to renting long term storage space.

How much stuff do you need to store? Are the items worth keeping? and if they are how long are you going to keep them for?

Make sure your belongings are correctly packed, consider keeping your items off the floor. Some items may degrade or corrode over time so try to makesure that the storage containers are well ventilated, this will help prevent condensation and moisture build up which will degrade certain things over time.

Camstorage would always recommend insuring all your precious items whether they are in storage or not. We would suggest using Insurastore.com as we are also one of their registered storage facilities. All our self storage units are secure steel containers which give a very high level of security which sould keep your premiums low.

Is the self-storage facility at a convenient location and is access at a time that is convenient to you, is the access available when you need it and are you prepared to travel a little further to find better value and a better service. If you are looking for self-storage in Cambridge you may find us a better value and more convenient option. We would recommend a storage site that is open 7 days a week 365 days a year.

Next would be the price and payment plans, while the cheapest is not always the best it is still important to think of value for money, we accept payments via direct debit which is completely secure and you're able to cancel at any time and you can rely on the direct debit guarantee, does the storage company charge by the week or the month, the later probably being better value and ideal for your long term self-storage needs, do they allow you to cancel your contract whenever you like? At Camstorage we charge per month and you are not tied into any long term agreements, we allow full flexibility and our self-storage agreements are only a minimum of 1 month and can be as long as you like and also allowing you to leave when you like.

Some storage facilities may only rely on a lock and a key but others will have more extensive security systems, We are a very secure site with an extensive 24hour CCTV system and we have a personalised automatic gate access system that allows our customers to come and go but not allow anyone else onto site who should not be there and also with a well lit environment being the best, these are all important things to consider before signing your self-storage contract for the long term.

There are many national self-storage chains, some of the big ones being Cinch, Big Yellow and Safestore, but bare in mind they may try to entice you with special offers only to raise the rental fees multiple times over the course of a few months while making it much more expensive over the longer term all while you could be far away and unable to come back and move to a better value self-storage site.

These large chains also tend to not have such good vehicle access which makes it awkward when moving large bulky items. Try to find storage units that offer you the right size and storage space for your needs while giving you great security at the right price.

Moving is rarely much fun and can be quite stressful but it usually leads to a more positive outcome, make it an even more positive experience by choosing the best self-storage service and if you're thinking of long term self storage near Cambridge or Newmarket then please consider contacting us at Camstorage.

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