Choosing storage units deserves just as much attention as it takes to find a moving agency. While some agencies only focus on local moves, and others will help facilitate a national move, there are those companies that can provide services for every move imaginable-along with short or long-term storage options. When looking for storage units, Chicago is home to many options. It can be a tough choice choosing the right one. Ask yourself the following.
What Will the Unit Be Used For?
It is always good to know exactly what the storage unit’s purpose will be. The reason being, units come in all sizes and shapes. Will it store boxes, clothes, equipment, paperwork, or furniture etc? This narrows down the choice. For example, not all storage units offer climate control. Just be sure to make sure the budget allows for it.
Is Location Important?
Where items are store can be important for the owner. Some people care about how far they have to drive to access their unit. Feeling secure about the overall environment can be an important issue as well. Easy access and departure is just as important.
Facility Security Measures
A rule of thumb is that anything stored should be protected with 24/7 security, including patrols and camera etc. This holds especially true for electronic equipment or sensitive information that is stored in cabinets or files.
Cleanliness
An unclean storage facility will attract rodents and pests. These are problems no renter wants to deal with, and understandably so. Be sure and check for these things way before signing on the dotted line.
A full-service agency is the ideal place to start searching for storage units. Moves can be coordinated and managed, locally, nationally, or overseas. Once the customer has arrived in their new location, the same care and concern for locating them a storage facility will be applied.
Ask Around
Ask friends their opinion about a storage unit. Co-workers and even real estate agents may have the information you need. Check online as well. A trusted moving agency will have a robust online presence with plenty of information about its services.
