by You took your storage space with you, stacked your boxes, and slammed the door shut with a smug grin on your face. What now? Are you sure that your grandmother’s pots and pans, comic book collection, or unique shoes are safe? A lock on the door is not enough to keep your things safe in a small storage unit. Thieves do happen more often than you might think, and fire or water damage can ruin more than just your day. Finding our additional info for latest update!
First, the size of your lock does count. The cheap padlocks of the past are gone. Choose a cylinder or disc lock that is hard for bolt cutters and people who try to pick it. According to the same study by the Self Storage Association, units with disc locks are less likely to be broken into than units with regular padlocks.
It’s not just thinking outside the box. Put valuables in packs the same way you would put eggs in a bounce house. Bubble wrap, container sealing, and silica gel packs help keep out dust, wetness, and pipes that leak for no reason. Putting away electronics? So that they don’t rust, take out the batteries and put them somewhere else. A plastic box that is at least closed is a great idea.
Make sure that the business has a protection system in place. Do they have a digital keypad and a sign-in sheet from 1997? Go ahead and test it at night to see if the lights would make a raccoon nervous. Ask people in the area if there are any CCTVs, walls, or guards. If the business is open, the staff should be there. If they’re not, they should be clear as a faded sign on the wall.