Factors to Consider When Renting Self Storage in Leesburg, FL
Published on 12/14/2024
1. Facility Security
Knowing that your belongings are safe and secure is a top priority and will give you the peace of mind so that you are not always worrying about your stuff. Paying close attention to the security features that any facility you are considering renting from is important. Look for:
- Security Cameras
- Fence around the facility
- How well the storage units are constructed
- Code locked gate and entrance to buildings
- Good lighting
- What does the neighborhood around the facility look like
Don't be afraid to ask the owner/manager about security measures that their facility offers.
2. Facility Cleanliness
Along
with facility security, make sure that your valuables will be kept
clean and in good condition by evaluating the cleanliness of the
facility before renting. Tour the facility and the individual units to
make sure everything is orderly and neat. You will want to make sure
your unit is protected from the elements such as moisture, dirt, mice
and rodents.
3. Hours of Operation & Assistance
Before
renting, make sure you will have easy access to your self-storage unit.
There is nothing more frustrating than having access to your stuff only
when there is someone on site to let you in or hours of operations are
limited. Choose a secure facility that offers good hours of operation
and allows access without having to wait for staff to let you in.
4. Tenant Protection Program
You
never know what will happen. Whether its burglary/vandalism, fire,
smoke, building collapse, hurricane, or tornado. All these are unknowns
that can damage your valuables. Unless you purchase tenant protection
insurance, you might lose some are all your valuables due to a
catastrophic event or burglary. Make sure your facility offers tenant
protection coverage to protect your stored items.
5. Climate Controlled Facility
One
last thing that is important to keep in mind is the actual items you
are planning to store. You should ask yourself how long you are planning
on storing these items and how sensitive might they be to heat/cold. It
is worth extra money to make sure your stuff is protected from the
elements.
Items that might require Climate-Controlled storage include:
- Electronics
- Important documents
- Heirlooms
- Vehicles
- Valuable Art (Paintings & Photography)
- Furniture
Choosing
the right facility to rent from in like choosing a good landlord. The
right facility will save you time and headaches in the future and make
the entire experience more enjoyable. If you have questions about
renting a self-storage unit in Leesburg, FL please call us at (352)
283-8189 or go to the "
Rent Storage" tab on this page.