Many times, when deciding to rent a storage unit its last minute, when something comes up that we need a place to store some extra items. So many don't think about it too hard, we browse around mainly looking maybe for the cheapest price or closest location.
But these 3 questions will really help you out for the long term when renting a storage unit.
1. The most important question to ask is if the facility provides camera security, that allows the owners to see live footage and look back at recorded footage if a problem arises like theft, break in etc?
The most important reason to ask is for your personal safety and secondly the protection of your items. This is the first layer of personal protection for you. Many less quality facilities do not install good camera systems because the cost can range anywhere from $20,000 and up plus a monthly fee to store the past footage. I'm not talking about a camera system from best buy or a ring camera where’s there’s no monitoring or saved footage. Having a system that doesn't record is pointless and not effective when the need arises.
The reason these facilities don't install these quality camera systems is the investment doesn't turn them a profit or can't be charged to the customer. In this day in age your person safety should be paramount with a good storage facility.
2. The second most important question is, Do you have a customer pass coded gate into the facility? This a mandatory in detouring potential thieves from accessing your belongs at will. If a facility doesn't have a pass code protected gate it won't matter the price they are charging because thieves target these facilities for easy access. This is the second layer of personal protection for you.
3. Finally, the third most important question is, Is the facility 100% fenced to detour unwanted people and keep potential thieves out? This adds a third layer of personal protection for you when you are at the facility.
There have been many articles etc. done about storage facilities and most all talk about detouring the wrong people from wanting to try and get to your personal belongings. It has been proven time and time again that by incorporating these 3 above deterrents into a facility, long term makes it too unattractive for thieves to want to take the risk. They will just go to the facilities that make it easier for them to access other people’s items without any resistance.
We are proud to say we did not skimp by on any expense when protecting you and your personal items, we installed all 3 of the above deterrents. We started our facilities as a family-owned business that wanted to be around for the long term to pass down through generations. We hope the need arises for you to rent a storage unit you will consider using one of our facilities!
www.SpartanMiniStorage.com
Located in Priest River, Idaho & Oldtown Idaho
bordering Newport, Washington
for all your storage needs!
