Many people believe that storage location and security measures of the self storage facilities are the 2 most important factors that make them decide on which self storage facility to rent. This is definitely true! Consumers have no qualms about paying good money for a storage facility located in a good and accessible place that provides excellent security to ensure that their things are stored safely.
Storage location
You want a self storage facility that is located in an ideal place that does not require you to drive from one end to the other just to access your items. An ideal location would be one that requires at most 10 to 15 minutes of driving time if you wish to access your items frequently. If you have no intention of doing that, a self storage facility that is located about 30 minutes drive away will do fine. If you are not driving, you need to be aware that since our public transportation works on a distance based fare fee, the further the facility is located from you, the higher the transport fee will cost. This will add in to the total cost incurred for your self storage rental. The location must also be accessible and preferably located near the MRT stations or bus stops. This will allow you to freely access your things if you do not drive and rely on public transport.
Security measures
A perceived lack of adequate security features is still turning many people away from engaging self storage facilities for their storage needs and as such, proper education for these people are required to instil the right understanding. Many people think that self storage are a haven for thieves or people who transact in illegal things. This is totally wrong. Self storage companies have their rules for items that can be stored and people who flout these rules can be asked to leave. Self storage facilities also come equipped with surveillance measures such as CCTV, alarm systems, intercom, motion detector and even biometric access, not to mention roving security guards who patrol the facility on foot. CCTV will allow all movements to be captured and the alarm systems are usually connected to the police, allowing them to be notified immediately if any break-ins occur at the facility. Intercom systems allow security guards to verify the identity of people before allowing them entry into the facility. Motion detectors will help complement the CCTV and notify guards if any unwanted or undeclared movements are detected anywhere in the premises. In some storage facilities that are more advanced, biometric access restricts access to only the user.
Most self storage facilities are located in ideal locations and comes equipped with state of the art security systems. No company will want to make a loss making business nor have a security breach in their premise as this will affect their reputation. Therefore, they care about the security even more than the customers.
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