When you are looking for a storage unit, one of the biggest concerns is whether or not storage units are safe. Fortunately, times have changed and now modern storage facilities are designed with security and safety in mind.
However, it is still essential when looking for storage space to consider multiple options so you know you are getting the most secure storage for your belongings. But, how do you know what safe looks like? Well, that is why we are here to help you with the answer to that question below.
What does a safe storage unit look like?
To protect your belongings, modern storage facilities will be fitted with a range of security measures. These measures look like:
- Well-lit premises: You will find that the best storage facilities have exceptional lighting around the entire facility and within hallways and storage spaces. This guarantees great visibility and deters criminal activity.
- High-perimeter fencing: One of the best ways to ensure the safety of your storage is high-perimeter fencing. If a storage facility is not fitted with this our advice is to stay well away.
- CCTV Surveillance: Any modern storage facility should have CCTV. Not only does it deter criminal activity but it also means any activity is recorded and can be used as evidence in the unfortunate event of your belongings being taken.
- Gated Access: Users and employees of the storage facility should only be able to get in and out of a gated entrance.
- Reputation: A Google search is often a man’s best friend. You can tell a lot, and pretty quickly, about whether a storage unit is safe or not by looking at a company’s Google or Trust Pilot reviews. For good measure, the reviews should be a minimum of 4.5 and have more than 10 reviews to be trusted.
- Location: Another Google search here, what is the crime rate like in the immediate local area? You can use the ADT website to find out instantly what the crime is like in the local area and make a good judgment as to whether the storage facility is safe.
Why do people need storage units?
There has been a steady increase in the popularity of storage units in recent years, and although they offer many benefits, the question we keep being asked is ‘Are storage units safe?’ It can sometimes be difficult to figure out whether you need storage at all, so below we have explained why many people need storage space.
The amount of people renting homes in the last 20 years has more than doubled and that has meant that an increasing number of people, living in privately rented accommodations and are therefore increasingly mobile, leading to an increase in demand for self-storage.
Additionally, many homes have a lack of suitable storage space. As a result, when renters move in they do not have the space that they require to store all their belongings. And, as we all know, moving house can feel daunting enough so it really does pay off knowing that you are leaving your belongings in a safe storage space too.
Lastly, the world has changed massively in the last 10-15 years. There has been a monumental rise in the number of businesses that choose not to rent a working space such as an office. The main reason for this is because the cost of these premises is now so extortionate, and the ability to work from home plus the cost savings they can make are too good to turn down.
Like renters, business owners will have many valuables that they need looking after, and in fact, this is probably even more the case for them because their goods could be very valuable and their livelihoods may literally depend on them. That is why it is business owners need to ensure they can find a safe storage facility.
Looking for safe storage units?
Hopefully, our blog has helped you to understand the question we keep hearing ‘Are storage units safe?’
If you are looking for storage space, at Storage Works, we have a range of safe storage units for you to rent today. Get in touch with us via our online contact form and a member of our team will be in touch to help you with your enquiry as soon as possible.
We also encourage you to come and look around our facilities. You can find the address to any of our locations by choosing your nearest area in the menu bar at the top of this page.