Apartment contents storage is one of the best solutions for safekeeping unused contents and objects for a long time. There are currently many companies offering warehouses for rent and some offer transportation services in addition. Storage purposes can vary from storing contents of a house or a rented apartment, short-term contents storage for relocation purposes, office contents, equipment bags, items, furniture that has no use in the present and future, valuable equipment or equipment that has to be kept but there is not enough space in the current place of residence.
There is a selection of companies offering different storage types, different prices, different sizes and volumes for rent and more. Before choosing a warehouse, it is recommended to check a few important things to make sure that the chosen warehouse is best suited to your contents both in terms of size, price and conditions, as well as the quality of service you wish to get from the storage company.
Size does matter
What warehouse size do you need? What is the volume in which you can store the contents? Is it possible to load the contents in crates on top of each other? Or is it necessary to spread them over a wide surface?
It is difficult for the average person, who has nothing to do with this field, to correctly estimate the size of the warehouse he will need in order to store the contents of the apartment or office equipment. As a result, many companies take advantage of the customer's lack of understanding in this field and offer him large storage areas even when he actually needs a much smaller size, which causes an unnecessary waste of money.
Therefore, it is highly recommended to seek the help of professionals and find out the dimensions that will be suitable for storing the contents before sealing the deal with the moving company. The parameters on which the estimate of size should be based are the volume occupied by the contents (or if they are packed in crates - the volume occupied by the crates), the type of objects stored - are they fragile? Are they strong and can additional crates be placed on top of them? And the value of the objects - are these valuable items that are better stored in an internal crate? Or maybe these are textile products that should be stored on a more ventilated side? All of these can be checked with the help of professionals in this field so you can accordingly choose a warehouse size in the exact dimensions for you.
Visit the warehouse.
"It is best to see it with your own eyes", says the well-known phrase, and when it comes to storage, this recommendation is even more important.
Various storage companies can sometimes offer large storage space at cheap prices when customers are unaware that the warehouse conditions do not provide the required protection from various types of damage, wear and tear and weather hazards or alternatively are not sufficiently secured. Therefore, before sealing the deal with a storage company, it is very important to go out and see the warehouse with your own eyes: Is the warehouse built of concrete? Are the storage compartments tidy and clean? Are there any signs of moisture and leaks during the winter season? Is the warehouse ceiling clean of mold? Are the warehouses well maintained? And what about ventilation and air conditioning in the warehouse space? It is also recommended to check the state of security and safekeeping on a daily basis to prevent theft and check the customer's accessibility to the warehouse.
These conditions are important in order to keep your equipment well protected. As time goes on, the chances of damage to equipment for various reasons (humidity, wear and tear and even theft) increase. Choosing a quality warehouse with better storage conditions will keep the contents safe for a longer time and in better condition at the end of the storage period.
Going for a long-term storage? Ask for a discount
Yes, there are quality storage companies that also offer a discount if it is a long-term storage: check with the company about such a discount, and if there is no discount - do not hesitate to ask other companies and compare prices accordingly. In most companies it is possible to store items for a long period without a pre-defined time limit, which gives the customer “peace of mind” when he knows that the equipment is stored in a well-protected and well-maintained warehouse.
Conclusion
You should choose a warehouse wisely, and find out with the help of acquaintances, friends or people who store equipment, about a recommended storage company and the prices they offer. You will sometimes be surprised to find great price differences, and at the same time, it is important to remember: it is not recommended to choose a medium-level warehouse for long-term rent. Even if the decision was made due to the need to save money, many customers find that the equipment is damaged due to poor storage conditions and in the end - they come out at a loss. Good luck!
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