When the gates are closed for the evening there should also be an alarm system that is triggered by the opening of any door. A big aspect of security is to have the manager living on the grounds. This is common with many storage facilities and is an additional deterrent to anyone contemplating theft or vandalism.
The staff of a facility, including the top management, can always be judged by the upkeep of the premises. If the grounds are dirty and have a lot of trash, this is going to be a reflection on how the business is being run. The essence of good management is to show prospective tenants the facility, and keeping the facility clean and operational.
The first is location. If you plan on going to your storage a couple of times a month, you will need to get a storage that is near where you plan on living. This may not always be possible, but at the least try to find storage in the general area of the city you plan on living in. The second important aspect is going to be security.
If the facility has both indoor and outdoor units you should receive a discount for renting the indoor units. The outdoor unites are easier to access and are used by people who have a need for them as part of their daily job or business. If you are not planning on using the unit as a part of a business, but only for personal items, then you will probably be fine renting an indoor unit. But you should pay less for it.
A last thing that is important that should be mentioned is insurance. Any good storage facility will offer insurance and if the total amount of your items is valuable, you should consider buying this insurance. Theft is usually not the big issue for your possessions in storage, but fire damage is. People store items that they are not supposed to which can lead to a fire. These fires can not only cause damage if they spread to your unit, but the smoke can do just as much damage. Everything in your unit will smell like smoke and will need to be replaced. An insurance policy can cover this damage.
The staff of a facility, including the top management, can always be judged by the upkeep of the premises. If the grounds are dirty and have a lot of trash, this is going to be a reflection on how the business is being run. The essence of good management is to show prospective tenants the facility, and keeping the facility clean and operational.
The first is location. If you plan on going to your storage a couple of times a month, you will need to get a storage that is near where you plan on living. This may not always be possible, but at the least try to find storage in the general area of the city you plan on living in. The second important aspect is going to be security.
If the facility has both indoor and outdoor units you should receive a discount for renting the indoor units. The outdoor unites are easier to access and are used by people who have a need for them as part of their daily job or business. If you are not planning on using the unit as a part of a business, but only for personal items, then you will probably be fine renting an indoor unit. But you should pay less for it.
A last thing that is important that should be mentioned is insurance. Any good storage facility will offer insurance and if the total amount of your items is valuable, you should consider buying this insurance. Theft is usually not the big issue for your possessions in storage, but fire damage is. People store items that they are not supposed to which can lead to a fire. These fires can not only cause damage if they spread to your unit, but the smoke can do just as much damage. Everything in your unit will smell like smoke and will need to be replaced. An insurance policy can cover this damage.
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