If you find yourself with a full garage or brimming office space, you might benefit from boxing some of your important belongings up and finding a storage unit to safely hold them. Below are four of the most important features to look for when shopping for your future storage space. 

What Storage Unit Features Do I Need?

1. Climate-Controlled

In order to prevent your items from rusting or deteriorating, choose a storage facility that offers climate-controlled units. When you own belongings such as wooden furniture, musical instruments, clothing, important documents, photos, and electronics, you should be sure to store them in a properly conditioned space.

No matter what time of year it is, you should be able to walk into a storage space with a comfortable temperature.  

2. Cleanliness

When touring the storage facility, ask the provider about the facility’s maintenance schedule. You do not want to re-enter your storage space to find evidence of pests or notice maintenance neglect. A facility with a cleaning staff will keep the surrounding area free of bugs, dirt, dust, and stagnant water. 

Also, ask if the units are protected from the weather. Both indoor and outdoor storage units can be susceptible to flooding if the proper barriers are not in place. You should see gutters with downspouts pointing away from the units, doors with well-kept seals, and seamless roofs to protect your items from outside elements.

3. After-Hours Access

Maybe you have to pack your home after work and drive over to your storage unit later in the evening or night. Look for a facility that offers 24-hour access seven days a week so that you never find yourself locked out.

4. Security

Your belongings should remain safely locked away when you leave the premises of the storage facility. If you find yourself without a lock when placing items inside of your unit, it will benefit you to have a facility that offers locks. You will be the only one with the key and can remain confident in your items’ privacy and security. 

Also, check to see if the facility includes video surveillance. Cameras will reduce any threat of break-ins, a gate with security code will inhibit intruders from trespassing, and proper lighting will keep all pathways safe for you to walk through. 

Reduce the clutter in your home or office and contact All Season's Self Storage in Middletown, NY, to reserve a storage unit. This locally-owned and -operated company offers personal and commercial storage options at competitive pricing for your monthly or longterm storage needs. Call (845) 342-5017 to schedule a tour or visit their website to choose which size storage space you prefer.