Monday, September 5, 2016

Finding Storage Units In Your Local Area

By Anthony Hall


Many people will have items in their home that will need storing away due to a house move or because they have insufficient space. If you are moving from a large house into a smaller one or you are emptying a garage you may decide to rent a locker. When you are looking for Storage Units in your neighborhood there a couple of things you should be aware of.

Companies that provide storage will have hundreds or thousands of individual lockers within a large building. Various sizes of lock up can be rented and you can select one that best suits your requirements. The price of a unit is dictated by its size and how long you need to rent it for. Long term rentals are available and you may sometimes get a discount for lengthy rentals.

There are firms in Rapid City, SD that will rent you a unit to store your belongings in. Their phone number will be listed in the local directory and you will find adverts in local papers and on leaflets and posters around town. Browsing the web can help you locate a company and there is some useful information to be found online which may be helpful.

After locating a company that can provide a suitable locker you will need to visit the offices and complete some documentation. You will have to sign an agreement for the term of the rental which can be tailored to suit. You can then pay the necessary fees and collect the key before putting your items into the locker.

Prior to storing the items in the locker you will need to box everything securely in some suitable packaging. The majority of storage firms will be able to supply the packaging materials for a fee if you need them. Always label each box with a list of contents so that you know what is in there when you retrieve your belongings.

There are a few important things to be aware of when you are keeping your personal effects in a lock up. It is advisable not to keep very valuable items in there and the better option is to keep them in a bank or in a safe in your home. All of the companies will have insurance cover but this will only cover an agreed amount and you will need to check this.

When you are leaving items in a locker for many months or years it is advisable to call in now and again to check things are ok. Most companies will have CCTV and will notify you if there is a problem. If you go along and there is a problem with your locker you can speak to the company and rectify the problems.

Unless you have paid up front it is essential that you do not miss a rental payment for your locker. The contract that you sign will have a clause which allows the firm to take possession of your items and sell them to recover their money if you do not pay. It is advisable to make a note, or keep a record on your computer of these payment dates, to prevent your account going into arrears.




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