There are many complaints that have been filed over the years from customers who make use of storage facilities. These complaints can vary from issues with billing or property being damaged or stolen to items being sold without the knowledge of the owner or the facility being infested with vermin.
These complaints drive home just how vitally important it is to make sure that you choose a storage facility with the greatest of care. One good tip for making sure that a storage facility is one that is reputable and can be trusted to take good care of your goods is to check with the Better Business Bureau. You should also try to get hold of a minimum of three written cost estimates from a number of different storage facilities. Costs can include the standard monthly rental fee as well as storage preparation, fees for additional options such as insurance and electricity, and packing, padding or transport fees.
You also need to make sure that you rent a storage facility that is of the right size for your needs and to find out about the maximum weight limit for the contents of the facility.
It is crucial to ensure that the storage facility in question is well maintained, clean, and has a pest extermination contract. You should also take into consideration the general climate of the area in which the storage facility is located and whether your possessions might be subject to water damage or mold.
Jon Huser
