Procuring Storage Quickly
Sometimes, life hands you lemons in a pretty basket with loads of time to decide how you want to use them. When you can plan for a move or remodel well in advance, you’ll have plenty of time to secure a storage unit that will be available when you need it. You’ll have the freedom to look for the most affordable, safest options for your items and choose the option that results in the perfect lemonade.
Other times, life chucks said lemons at your face in the middle of the night while you’re trying to sleep, and you have to secure a storage unit the very next day. How can you find storage at the last second without having to spend more money than you’re comfortable with? Never fear! We have your back. Read on for tips on quickly securing storage.
Decide What’s Going in Storage
If you have an idea of what you’ll be storing and how much space you’ll need, it’ll make it easier for you to find a facility that meets your specific needs. Determining the exact dimensions for your items may not be possible, but having a general idea of the space you’ll need can help simplify the process and prevent you from getting stuck paying extra for space you don’t need. You can look for facilities that have availability in the unit size you would require.
This also means you should determine whether or not you’ll require climate-control so you can look for facilities that offer it if necessary. If you are storing any linens, clothing, photos, valuables, etc, you will want to invest in climate-control if possible to protect against extreme temperature and humidity.
Determine How Long You’ll Need Storage
This may also be difficult to know right away, but having some idea of how long you’ll be storing your items will help you find a facility that has the opening you need. Unless you’re certain that your storage will be short term, definitely invest in a facility that has some type of long term option. Many storage facilities offer storage that you pay for by the month, but make sure there’s no limit on the amount of time you can store items if you plan to do so indefinitely.
Search via the Internet and Word of Mouth
Google is a powerful tool. As our world has become more reliant on the internet, more and more storage facilities have informative websites. Search for your storage needs online to find places that offer them and you’ll most likely find a plethora of options on the first page of your search engine. There’s also the added bonus of online reviews, so you can screen each facility and see if its customers have been satisfied with the storage.
Even better than the Internet, you likely know someone who has had to use a storage facility at some point. They may be able to cue you in on smaller businesses that may have what you need for a more competitive price. You never know who’s got information they’d be happy to share, so asking around can help too.
Visit Facilities Near You
Worst case scenario, if you are having trouble accessing the internet or finding someone who has a suggestion, you can visit the facilities near you and see what they offer. Sometimes speaking with an employee is the best way to get accurate information immediately. Visiting the facilities near you (especially the ones that aren’t chains) can help you find storage that meets your needs for the best possible price.
Overall, storage facilities can be expensive and difficult to find with short notice. However, it’s always doable! This guide can help you find the perfect storage and save yourself money at a time when you’ve been pelted with lemons.