If you’re in the process of undertaking a knock-down rebuild or home renovation, storage is a great way to keep all your treasures safe. A storage space gives you the flexibility and convenience of storing everything in one safe and secure space. Storing your valuable belongings in the homes and garages of friends and family may be cheaper, however this is not ideal, as these spaces don’t afford your valuables the security and protection they need and you may have too many belongings to be able to store everything in one location.

If you engage the services of a secure storage provider, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that professionals are taking care of your belongings, so you can focus your attention on your knock-down rebuild or renovation project.

Despite the many advantages of storage, there is a cost involved, so follow these tips to turn that cost into an investment.

1. Understand the Industry

The property boom has led to a boom in the storage industry and an increasing number of storage providers of all types are joining the industry every day.  While many of quality start-up businesses have been established, a lot of unprofessional outfits have also entered the market, which has diluted overall quality and customer service. To find the right company, you need to ask the right questions. Whenever you talk to a storage provider, it is important to ask about the services they provide, the volume of their storage space, how much they charge and what insurance policies they have in place to protect you.

2. Preparing Your Belongings for Storage

Professional storage providers provide a safe and secure space for your belongings, however you still need to prepare to ensure they leave storage in the same condition that they went in. The first thing you need to do to prepare is to purchase quality packing materials. As a minimum, you need new double-corrugated boxes, packing tape, moving blankets, bubble wrap and packing paper. These materials will protect against some of the harmful environmental factors that can affect storage spaces. For further tips on preparing your treasures, take a look at these storage packing tips.

 3. Flexibility is Important

When organising your storage space, you should enquire with storage providers about flexible dates. Good providers will allow a little leeway when it comes to pulling your items out of storage. If you do have to lock in a date, make sure you choose a date at least a couple of weeks after the proposed finish date of your renovation. You never know what could pop up and delay your move-in date, and you don’t want your belongings to be homeless.

4. What Type of Storage Do You Need?

Part of understanding the storage industry is understanding the different types of storage that providers offer. Self-storage is a common service and it is usually very basic. With self-storage, you have to pack and unpack the space, which is usually just a locked cage or room. Professional secure storage is a more comprehensive service. The provider can usually pick up, pack and drop off your belongings. The space will have features such as climate and fire control, a sophisticated alarm system and free inventory and condition reporting.

By taking these tips on board, you’ll be in a better position to invest a storage solution that suits your needs and ensure that your valuables leave storage in the same condition that they went in. You’ll have the luxury of having items dropped off throughout their stay in storage and when it comes time to pack your house, your provider will drop everything at your door and you’ll be set up in no time.

 

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