Self-storage has been around with us for over half a century, but not long enough to completely squash some myths about it that have persisted since the early days. These myths are mostly peddled by people with preconceptions or very little or no experience of using self-storage units.
Unfortunately, an ill-informed person who picks up
on these myths could be misleading to either choosing a less suitable storage
solution or getting a storage unit for the wrong reasons.
In this piece, we’ve gathered these myths and put
them under our lenses. Here’s a closer look at some of them and why they could
probably mislead you.
Self-storage is Primarily for Hoarders
This is a half-truth because hoarders sure do use
self-storage. But right from when they were introduced to the markets,
self-storage units were simply designed for just about anyone who wants to keep
their belongings safe and protected from the element and danger.
You can use self-storage to store seasonal items,
business inventories, company fleets, archive files, etc.
Storage Lockers are Always a Mess
The media and movie industries have played a huge
role in popularising self-storage units – in part for the wrong reasons. We’re
all too familiar with the sights of clutter and disorganisation that
characterise self-storage scenes in popular reality TV shows.
We tend to generalise this and presume the messy
image of self-storage.
On the contrary, excellent self-storage services
offer recommendations to help customers keep their
storage units neatly arranged and easily accessible at all times.
Self-Storage Facilities Only Provide Storage Space, That’s All
That’s true – but only for the early days of the
industry. Today, state-of-the-art, modern storage facilities offer more than
just storage space.
What’s more, customers also get access to concierge services with recommendations to expert removalists – who can help you pack and move
your belongings – house and office packers – which can professionally pack your entire house or office.
Self-storage are Only Available for Long-Term Lease
Many
people get discouraged from opting for self-storage units because they think
they’ll pay for more time than they need to store their goods. So they keep
their belongings in their basement or build a storage shade, even though it’s
inconvenient and deprives them of much-needed space.
The
truth is that self-storage agreements can be highly flexible. The minimum unit time for
renting is usually one month on a month-to-month rolling lease, with the flexibility to change the size of your storage unit if you need to.
Speak with your local Storage King storage consultant to find out more about storage rental terms.
Self-Storage Units are Quite Pricey
You’ve
probably see pictures of glossy rows of storage units lined up along a neat,
well-lit corridor and the first thing that comes to your mind is price. Or
perhaps you’ve watched on reality TV how storage units are used to store
antiques, paintings, exotic cars, and other items of luxury.
The
truth is that these storage units can come in at a fraction of the cost of
accommodation in a given neighbourhood. Self-storage units are generally quite
cost-effective.