Top 5 Amenities to Look for When Renting a Self-Storage Unit

What to look for in a self storage unit

Top 5 Amenities to Look for When Renting a Self-Storage Unit

It’s not surprising that the demand for self storage units in the US has been increasing given the current situation we are in – people are moving away from the cities, houses are being sold, and possessions are being transported from one place to another. Despite the fact that the self storage industry has already grown at a rate of 7.7% annually for the past 5 years, the coronavirus pandemic is making the growth even much faster.

With the competition getting tougher by the minute, many self storage facilities are upping their game to get ahead. So if you’re planning to take advantage of the premium services most of these facilities offer, it is best to check out their amenities to see how you can make the most out of each. Whether you’re relocating, storing excess inventory, decluttering, or remodeling your home, it is important to factor in features that will be useful for you.

Here are the top 5 amenities to look for when choosing your self storage unit.

Security Measures
The advances in technology and security have paved the way to 24/7 access to storage facilities. Knowing that your properties are well-protected round the clock gives you a sense of security and peace of mind. Gated storage area is a huge plus when talking about safety, as well as good lighting, surveillance cameras installed across the facility, fire suppression technology, password entry system, and 24-hour patrols. Some facilities even go above and beyond by making use of mobile app integrations to ensure the tenant is able to gain more control even remotely.

Security is also paramount for small or medium-sized companies looking at public warehousing facilities to keep their products safe and secure for the duration of their stay.

Climate Control
Humidity and steady temperature is an important amenity when you’re planning to store items that are likely to get damaged when not in use over time. Items like your art collection, files and documents, instruments, or wine bottles need to be kept at a moderate temperature and humidity level. Other benefits for climate-controlled storage units are but not limited to:
- Preventing metal from rusting
- Protecting sensitive documents, books, and other paper materials that tend to deteriorate over time
- Keeping wood furniture from warping
- Preventing damage from home goods that may degrade due to damp basement conditions

Vehicle Storage
You probably would need to store your car, RV, or boat at some point. However, these types of possessions take up so much space! Therefore, it is important to look for self storage units that have the capacity to accommodate your vehicles at any given point. Drive-up units that are spacious and clean are most ideal for your vehicles, but keep in mind that canopy parking spaces are good enough too – so make sure your facility has all these options.

Extra Cool Features
The pandemic has forced many businesses to move away from the offices and work remotely. Taking this into consideration, some features targeted to the business side of things won’t be that bad for a facility! In fact, it’s a great attention grabber!

For instance, conferencing solutions that could help a business’ or individual’s productivity is an excellent add-on to a facility. Some providers offer computer access, fax machines, phones, wi-fi and on-site location for meetings and technology equipment. Some even have a restaurant at the top floor!


Top-notch Customer Service
Nothing beats a superb customer experience! All the amenities mentioned above would matter less if the customer team of a particular self storage facility isn’t glowing with awesomeness. More often than not, it’s the deal breaker! Choose a facility that not only answers your questions, but also does it with enthusiasm and concern! The last thing you’d want is to deal with a business that does not care for your properties’ or your own welfare.

There is no doubt that the competition will stay fierce in the self storage industry, so expect nothing less than excellence from your potential providers. Take your time and do your own research before choosing a self storage unit or a public warehousing space because every little detail matters.

If you’re still undecided on what amenities fit your needs, you can talk to our customer service team and they’d be glad to answer your questions with enthusiasm!