What common issues can you face when managing your storage?

It is important to carry out your due diligence when it comes to giving a company your business, and this applies doubly when it comes to hiring storage. No matter how you plan to use your container, you will encounter challenges that need to be accounted for.

So, what potential obstacles should you be aware of when considering different sizes of container storage for hire and how can you check them?

Being unable to access your container

If you are hiring a container to store your property, you should be able to access it whenever you need to – night or day. If you are thinking of hiring a container or switching providers, you should aim to find a company that does not tie you into annual leases and offers a comprehensive range of long and short-term lets.

How do I check it?

Take the time to ask about the hours of service, and – if you are able to take an initial short lease – visit the site outside of hours to confirm that you are able to access your items as required.

Lax site security

It is highly important that any company you choose has a clear, quantifiable commitment to security and insurance with a reliable provider. Container storage businesses are a tempting target for opportunistic criminals and should – at a minimum – utilise an integrated system that uses cameras and foot patrols and covers property stored there for fire and theft.

How do I check it?

Meeting a representative from the business in person and conducting a walk-through of the site is a simple, straightforward solution. This should include an opportunity to view your chosen container type and walk the perimeter of the company, alongside validating their insurance details.

Difficulties with transport and travel

Put simply, can you get to your items in a safe and efficient way? While some sites may allow access round the clock and are well guarded, they can be an absolute nightmare to get to and from. Before choosing a company, always make sure you check how difficult they are to access by road and how good their connection to the area’s transport infrastructure is.

How do I check it?

This can easily be checked by feeding the location of the business into Google Maps or your chosen Sat-Nav program and spotting areas where congestion is bad at the times you would expect to visit. Ideally, any site should offer motorway access and be accessible by the vehicle types you plan to transport your property in.

If you want to learn more about our on-site storage or if you have any specific questions or queries that need to be answered, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

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