Pitt Stop Self Storage is
an affordable alternative to having your closet,
attic, garage, spare room, office or place of
business full of things you will seldom use. It
is an excellent way to store your possessions in
a protected environment where they are still
available to you when you need them.
Self-storage is the perfect solution to storing
items held over from a move, items used only
occasionally, seasonal items, or stuff that is
just too precious to throw away.
Storage units come in a
wide variety of sizes and configurations.
Various features are available such as
climate-controlled storage, dust control, etc.
The center’s storage specialists can help you
decide which type and size storage would best
meet your needs. They can even give you helpful
advice on packing, protecting and storing your
possessions.
Standard exterior door
storages tend to be much like your garage at
home. If you are storing upholstered items,
antiques or items that are sensitive to extreme
heat or cold, you should consider climate
controlled storage. If you store files, seasonal
items, or things that need to stay relatively
dust free, you should consider covering these
items with protective covers.
You should feel safe when
you visit your possessions and should feel
comfortable about their safekeeping. The storage
center should at least be fenced and have a
coded electronic entry gate. The most modern
centers should have surveillance cameras and
individual door alarms. Exterior lights on
driveways and climate controlled building
hallways should be bright.
Always select a storage
center that is conveniently located and easy to
access from a major road. Be sure that you can
enter and exit the storage center easily without
concerns for traffic safety. The storage center
should be very visible, easy to find and
convenient for you.
The storage center’s office
hours should be compatible with your schedule
and gate access hours should be adequate for you
to visit your stored items when you need to. The
driveways should be wide enough to accommodate
any standard car, van, truck, or trailer you
might be using to haul your stored items.
As a matter of law, self
storage centers do not automatically provide
insurance for your stored possessions. While
losses rarely occur in modern centers with
adequate controlled access and safeguard
systems, it is always wise for you to make sure
that your stored contents are covered by a
renter’s policy. Contents insurance for your
stored property may be provided through your
homeowner or renter’s insurance policy. Be sure
to check your policy or call your insurance
agent. If your contents are not already covered,
the self storage manager should be able to sign
you up for insurance coverage or put you in
contact with someone who can.
Everyone wants to get a
move completed as quickly and easily as
possible. Look to do business with a self
storage center that can sell you the basic
moving and storage supplies, such as boxes,
tape, bubble wrap, popcorn, furniture pads,
furniture covers, locks, cleaning supplies, and
other items that you will find useful. This is
an added customer service and indicates
additional time-saving value for you. You also
should consider a center that can rent dollies,
trailers, carts, or any other equipment you may
need at that time.
The self storage center
should have a professional on-site manager to
handle your business in an efficient, prompt
manner. The manager should also be available to
help you in locating the other services you may
require or just answer questions that may arise
during your move.
When comparing prices, be
sure to compare services, features and products
offered in the storage center. Be sure they
offer the amenities needed to meet your needs.
Go visit the properties you are considering
before you decide which one to use. Select the
one you feel most comfortable with. After all,
you are storing your property.
Payment options should be
convenient for you, so be sure the storage
center can and will accommodate your preferred
method of payment, especially if you intend to
use a credit card. Most centers charge a minimum
one-month rental along with various other fees
when moving in. Discounts are sometimes given
for prepaid contracts of 6 to 12 months, so be
sure to ask.
There are many ways to make
moving and storing easier, while saving time in
the process. If you are moving some or all of
your possessions yourself, call us or come by
for a free brochure and information on Storage
and Packing Tips.
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