25 Aug Do All Kamloops Storage Companies Have the Same Features?
If you’ve been Googling Kamloops storage companies, you’ll see that there are many choices and although there is some overlap in the features that storage facilities offer, there are some big differences as well.
The following are what makes each storage company unique:
- The type of storage offered
- The number of storage sizes available
- Building and storage security
- Climate controls
- Customer access hours
Type of Storage Offered
There are several different types of storage: mini storage, pod storage and container storage.
Mini Storage
Mini storage companies offer “storage units” for rent. Storage units are individually locked and housed in a building, usually on more than one floor. Mini storage companies may have video surveillance of storage areas and the internal environment may be climate controlled.
Valleyview Mini Storage in Kamloops, as the name suggests, offers this type of storage.
Pod storage
With pod storage, a storage container is dropped off at your location, you fill it up, and it’s moved to a storage facility. Sometimes storage pods are stacked in massive indoor warehouses while others stack containers on the storage lot.
Container storage
Shipping containers of varying sizes are used for storage. Some companies have a drop-off, pick-up option similar to pod storage. Like pod storage, storage containers may be stacked in large warehouses or on the facility lot.
The Number of Storage Units Sizes Available
Whether you’re renting a storage unit, pod, or container; the more storage sizes available, the easier it is to find a good fit for your needs. If storage is “one size fits all”, some customers will be paying for space they don’t use, while others won’t have enough space and may need to rent a second storage space.
Security
Storage security is necessary regardless of the type of storage offered, but it is especially important when storage pods and containers are kept on a lot. In that scenario, a thief just has to scale or cut through a fence and they’ll have access to numerous containers. Even if the containers are locked with a pad lock or U-lock, a skilled criminal can snap the lock in seconds if they have the right tools – and many professional thieves do!
The best security is often a combination of good perimeter lighting, hourly security patrols, alarms and video surveillance.
Climate-Controlled Environment
A climate-control system keeps the storage facility’s internal environment at moderate temperature and humidity, so that belongings stored aren’t susceptible to the effects of heat, cold or humidity.
Customer Access Hours
Mini storage companies usually offer the most convenient access hours compared to pod and container storage. Because pods and containers need to be removed from stacks to provide access, the storage company often requires a customer to schedule a visit in advance to access their belongings.
Valleyview Storage – A Modern Kamloops Storage Company
Valleyview Mini Storage offers climate-controlled storage in Kamloops. We have over 45 different storage unit sizes in a secure, patrolled and video monitored building. We’re located at #10 – 1967 East Trans Canada Highway and easily accessible from all parts of the city. Our convenient opening hours allow you to access your storage unit from 7am to 7pm, seven days per week.