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When you are looking for a storage space, it is not helpful to call up and just ask for price and get mad when the person on the phone does not just start shouting out prices. There are going to be other factors that you will want to consider. The price will only tell you how much your unit cost. Where as what you are getting for the price is far more important. You can look up prices online with some companies but people still call and talk to the manager. Subconsciously they are thinking in their heads that they want to hear what else they are getting for the price.

The size is the first thing that the manager will need to know in order to quote you a proper size. They will and should ask you what you are thinking about storing. If they do not ask you this question, you should bring it up. You can ask for the price all you want to, but you if you have narrowed down a size it does not matter. Let’s make it this simple. A price is associated with a size. No manager just wants to go down their price list and tell you everything they have. They want to narrow something down for the customer so they can find the right solution for them.

A small space may be around 50 dollars while a big space could be 300 dollars. You do not want to spend any more money than you need to. There are people that will call a property manager and say to them that they want the average space or the middle space. Some manager will just go right into them needing the 100 square foot space that is most common. Again they have to ask the customer questions to ensure that that is the right size for them. As a manager it is important for you to find the right solution for the customer, not just go whatever the customer says. The customer sometimes does not know what is right for them.

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There has been much controversy on whether or not you need a standard space or a climate control space.  If you’re comfortable storing your items in a garage for instance, then you can rent a standard unit. If not, go with climate controlled. Most people like the idea of storing their belongings in a space that is something like their home. Well the thing is, in your home you can control the temperature. With a climate controlled space that is not the case. There is a common misconception on what a standard space does and what a climate control space is like. Let’s take a moment to discuss that.

When you are looking at a climate controlled unit, you have to first realize that most of them will be located inside of the storage space. Not many facilities will invest in a drive up climate controlled unit. It is easier for them to keep the temperature regulated on storage spaces that are located inside the storage building. When you open the door of your unit inside, there is not any temperature loss. When you store outside, facilities know that it takes a while for you to load your items into that unit. So that means that the air system is blowing out cooler air the length of time the door is open. Not a lot of facilities want to spend money on that. At the same time depending on the area the facility will want to make sure that they are keeping the unit at a constant temperature. That is what climate controlled spaces are. They are a space that is kept at a constant temperature. The space will not freeze and it will not over heat. You do not have control over the temperature of the space. Every facility will set the temperature to their specification.

A standard space is just that, a standard space. Depending on where you live the temperature in the area might fluctuate. If it does fluctuate, then you might have some issues with the temperature inside the storage space. If you have anything that is temperature sensitive like electronics, pictures or some furniture, you should definitely think about going climate controlled. As said before, you do not mind storing your things in  your garage which is not always climate controlled, then you will be fine storing your belongings in a standard space. The good thing about a standard space is that it will also cost less than a climate controlled space. Take a moment to think about whether or not you need a standard space. Now of course the manager on site will try to tell you that climate controlled is a better solution. Make sure that you are informed.

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Not everyone knows exactly what kind of storage unit they will need. Most of the time they will go off what the manager of the facility says, the internet or what their friends recommend. When you try something new or try to get information on it you seem to go with the public opinion. Other people have used what you are trying to get information on so why not listen to what other people have to say on the matter. From their opinion you are able to formulate your own thoughts.

Rent a storage unit type based on what you’ll store inside of your unit and keep in mind the climate changes that take place in your region. Depending on what you are storing, you want to ensure that they remain safe through out your storage process. There are many storage facilities that will not have all the features or amenities you will need. When you find the unit you are looking for make sure that you secure it quickly.  Just when you find the right storage facility for you, you do not want it to get away.

You are storing your belongings for a reason, so make sure that the unit you are looking at and wanting to rent is yours to use. With that said, ensure that you get the unit you want at the price you want. Getting a self storage space is simple once you understand what you want.

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