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6 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Storage Facility

Not all Kamloops storage facilities are created equally. If you do a Google search for storage companies, you’ll see that there are many types of storage, features, and of course, prices. Renting storage is an important decision for individuals and businesses. Whether you need temporary storage during a move or require long-term storage, it’s important to make an informed decision. In this post, we’ll discuss the top 6 mistakes people make when choosing a storage facility.

Shopping for Storage Units in Kamloops? Compare Value Not Price

If you’re considering renting a storage unit in Kamloops, you’ll find there are a number of storage companies to choose from. Many people think “a storage unit is a storage unit”, and thus choose the lowest price without considering the “value” for that price. When shopping for storage, it’s best to compare “apples to apples”, including not only storage unit features, but also the storage facility itself. What Makes a “Good” Storage Unit? A “good” storage unit is one that: Is accessible only from inside the storage facility Some Kamloops storage have storage units that are accessible from the building exterior or are even located on a lot (as is the case with some “mobile storage” containers). While this may seem attractive in terms of drive-up access, storage units accessible from outside the building are far less secure. Is private and accessible only by you Only you should be able to access your storage unit and contents...