Ask yourself what tips and tricks there are to properly store your belongings in a self-storage compartment in a self-storage compartment? Then you’ve come to the right place. STORE ROOM would like to share some of these tips and tricks with you so that finding and managing a suitable self-storage compartment becomes a breeze for you. A short basic course on Selfstorage so to speak.
Let’s go!
1. find the best self-storage provider that fits your situation.
Take enough time to do your research. Find a storage compartment that suits you in a location that is right for you and at a price that is within your budget. This requires research that goes beyond the first 3 hits on Google. Compare the prices and the offer of different providers, which will certainly differ to a large extent. Your items deserve a good place to be stored. If it is possible, before booking be sure to organize a visit in the future camp, because on the pictures everything always looks great anyway.
2. start finding out about self-storage companies in good time.
Don’t put everything off until the last moment. Selection, rental and storage require time for research and planning. You’ll save yourself money, time and stress if you start gathering information ahead of time. And of course no one wants to buy a pig in a poke, because you never know what you’ll finally get.
3. make sure you read the lease and understand everything.
Many self-storage providers hide costs and make it very difficult for you to cancel or change a unit. Make sure you read everything very carefully in advance and be sure to read the fine print. As with a lease, you should always have all the information ready and a general understanding of your rights and the rights of the tenant.
4. be sure to inform yourself about the prohibited items.
Do not store under any circumstances prohibited objects store Any reputable self-storage company will tell you exactly what items are prohibited. Some of these items are obvious (for example, perishable, hazardous and flammable goods, and all kinds of living things), and others may surprise you (for example, valuables, such as cash and jewelry). Find out about these items.
5. a list is true gold.
Make a list of the items you want to store. On the one hand, you will always know which size unit you need exactly and on the other hand you will be much more organized in the long run. A simple list of bullet points will suffice, though a more detailed list, with exact dimensions, for example, obviously wouldn’t hurt.
6. use packing material for protection.
Do not leave stored items unprotected. Blankets, boxes, bubble wrap and many other packing materials should be used to protect your treasures. Of course, everything that is fragile, should be properly packed. However, this also applies to small items to save time when moving in and out and to keep your things in pristine condition.
7. packing and labeling at the beginning, save your time in the future.
Package and label appropriately and systematically. You should store your items so that everything you need is accessible and not spread all over the place. If you are good at Tetris, you will also be able to pack everything ideally and efficiently. Labels become a lifesaver if you ever need something from your self-storage. In the STORE ROOM app, you can even add pictures of your items so you always know exactly where something is.
8. insure your treasures.
In any case, always take out insurance concluded. Good providers will always give you mandatory basic insurance. Because if it’s worth it to you to store your items, then it should be worth it to you to insure them.
9. make sure you know exactly who has access to your self-storage compartment.
Do not let anyone unknown into your Selfstorage and never leave it unlocked. Here STORE ROOM makes it very simple. Through our app, you will be notified when your storage compartment door is opened and closed, and you will also be notified when you leave the door open. Since the key to the compartment is the smartphone, the transfer of access authorizations is also very easy to manage via the app. Likewise, this way you don’t have to worry about losing the key, or messing up keys. Another advantage is that you can always see when and who of your friends or colleagues entered the storage compartment.
10. changes to the Selfstorage compartment
are not allowed.
Do not make any changes to the self-storage compartments. A compartment is not a workshop and should be left as it was found at the beginning of the rental. Vapors generated from prohibited activities can be very dangerous to you and everyone else.
11. consider which items you need access to more often.
Keep more important items that you need access to frequently closer to the entrance of the compartment. In the back areas you can store the less more important items stow away. This will save them time in finding the items in the future.
12. get good advice on the size.
Do not choose the wrong compartment size! With many providers, it is very difficult and costly to change compartments. With STORE ROOM it is not a problem in this case. Simply switch to another still-available stock compartment in the app and you’ll have the perfect size . If you have no idea, just ask the self-storage provider advise you.
13. if you are unclear or have any concerns, just ask.
Be sure to ask if you need help or assistance if something is unclear. Every self-storage company has employees who will be happy to help you. Be it with the
answering your questions or simply in assisting you in the storage compartment. Do not be afraid, because the staff is there to help you.
14. be sure to share your experience with others.
Do not forget to give reviews! If you are satisfied, give your self-storage provider five stars! If not, it is even more important to write a public review so that others do not have the same bad experience as you. But be clear, understandable and honest.
15. organize packing material early enough.
Get the appropriate packing material in advance or directly from your self-storage provider! This makes storage easier and keeps your items cleaner, safer and more durable. You can also purchase them very easily in our STORE ROOM app and even give them to the compartment or have them delivered to you. You are also welcome to pick it up from us on site.
16. remember to make payments on time.
Do not miss any payments! You don’t want to move out of your storage compartment any more than the self-storage provider wants to lose you as a customer. Forgetting once can certainly happen. We’re all human and sometimes we just have way too much on our minds. Try not to make it a habit. Ensure that the required payments can be made and reach the provider in a timely manner. Enter a notification or appointment to remind you if needed. An overview of one’s finances is always very important.
Now you have done it. Now you know in Selfstorage well. If you liked the tips and tricks, please share them with your friends. If not, please contact us and let us know what you think!
Your STORE ROOM team 🤖
