What is a storage facility?
A storage facility offers different sizes of storage units for storing and storing personal and business assets. Here you can leave your belongings, important company equipment, seasonal items, furniture and other assets without any major commitment or cost.
By storing your belongings in a storage facility, you can rest assured that they are safe and that only you have access to your storage space. Many modern storage facilities offer permanent maintenance and security and provide temperature and humidity control of the storage space.
However, room maintenance and modern security are just some of the reasons to choose a storage facility.
Reasons to rent a storage room
There are many reasons why you may need to leave your possessions in a storage facility for a short or indefinite period of time. However, there are several reasons why customers usually choose to rent a storage unit.
You are moving out and need somewhere to ‘put’ your belongings until you are settled in your new place.
When you run out of space at home. Most often, customers are storing extra household equipment, seasonal items, sports or hobby equipment that no longer fits in the house.
Traveling or studying abroad. Instead of “dumping” your belongings on friends or relatives, or paying the rent for an entire apartment just to store your belongings, you can leave them in a storage unit.
Students who have a lot of stuff but no space for it. If you live in a student hostel or share an apartment with a few roommates, a storage unit is a great solution for storing all your belongings cheaply and safely.
For business and all business needs. Whether you’re short of space in your office and looking for a safe place to store your office supplies, or you want to protect confidential documents – a storage unit is a safe and convenient alternative for business.
E-shops for goods – if you sell online, you can enjoy the freedom of working remotely. But as sales grow, you need to find space for all your goods. Instead of renting an office or a large warehouse, renting storage space in a warehouse is more convenient and cheaper.
How to choose a reliable storage facility?
Once you have decided to store your belongings in a storage facility, it is a good idea to research and find a reliable storage rental company. When choosing a service provider, it is important to consider:
- Security of the premises – the security of your belongings is paramount, so the service provider should provide 24/7 security, a security camera and other security measures. Also note whether there are security guards on duty at the storage facility to ensure that the premises are fully supervised.
- Maintaining the premises – temperature and humidity control ensures that your stored items are undamaged by external factors. Maintaining the right temperature and humidity levels reduces the risk of mold, wear and tear and damage to items.
- Choice of storage units – you should have a choice of different sizes of storage units in your storage facility. A wide range of storage spaces provides convenience and flexibility should you need to store more items in the future or move to a smaller storage space.
- Contract terms – life is unpredictable, so if you unexpectedly need to end your rental contract or leave your items for a longer period of time, the service provider should provide convenient contract change options.
- Storage location – you may not go to visit your belongings every day, but in any case the storage facility should be conveniently located. It is better to choose a storage facility that is close to your home or work so that you do not have to stand in traffic jams or drive for hours every time you need your belongings.
How does the storage facility work?
Once you have found a storage facility you like, all you need to do is choose the right size space, sign a rental agreement and pay the agreed fee. Most often, storage facilities offer flexible payment and rental agreements. Once the agreement has been confirmed, you can bring your items and leave them in the storage facility immediately.
You will have secure access to the premises. This can be a lock or PIN access, ensuring that only you can access your property.
You will have to take care of transporting and unloading the items yourself, but many storage facilities offer transport and handling equipment to facilitate the delivery of items. Also pay attention to the opening hours of the company, as these are usually the hours when you will be able to get to your belongings.
How do I choose the right size storage facility?
Getting the right size is the first and most important step. Therefore, before choosing a storage room, take an inventory of all the items to be stored and measure their length and width. It is most important to measure bulky items, for example if you plan to store furniture, household equipment or seasonal items.
We always recommend choosing a slightly larger space, so you can make sure that all your items will fit, you won’t have to search for space again and you can always bring more items.
How does delivery and attendance work?
The delivery, care and storage of your items will depend on the service provider you choose. You must first reserve a storage unit and sign a rental agreement. You are then given a unique PIN or lock so that only you have access to your property. Finally, you can bring your items at a time convenient to you and unload them into the storage room.
You can look after and visit your belongings during the hours the storage facility is open. When choosing a service provider, the opening hours are very important as they will determine whether you can visit the storage facility at a time that suits you. We therefore recommend that you choose a storage facility that is open longer hours and at weekends.
You can visit your property without prior arrangement to pick up or drop off more items. Therefore, renting a storage unit is the same as storing items in your own warehouse, and you get the added benefits of security and well-maintained premises.
How do I look after my belongings in storage?
While a storage facility should ensure the complete care and security of the premises, you can also take care of additional security for your belongings. We always recommend that our customers regularly visit their storage facility to check that the items are in good order and that nothing has happened to them. A few additional tips to help keep your items safe:
- For your convenience, make a list of your stored items and label all the boxes so that you can find the items you need faster and easier.
- Use reliable packing materials and protect fragile and vulnerable items.
- It is important not to leave behind items that could eventually damage the rest of the property – foodstuffs, dangerous, explosive or flammable items etc.
- It’s also a good idea to stop by the storeroom from time to time to dust and tidy up, to ensure that your items don’t wear out longer.
Modern storage rental in Vilnius
Storage rental has been thriving in foreign countries for a long time. However, we have noticed a growing demand for safe storage in Lithuania. That’s why we offer convenient and modern storage rentals in central Vilnius.
SPACE24 storage in Vilnius provides the highest level of service and innovative facilities where you can safely leave your belongings indefinitely. We offer our customers exceptional security, security guards on duty at all times, electric gates, CCTV cameras and smart locks with PIN code access.
Keep your belongings for as long as you need them – we offer flexible contracts so you can change or cancel them conveniently, without any additional fees or deposits.
For your convenience, the storage facility offers private parking and a secure undercover drop-off area. We also offer trolleys and auxiliary loading and transport equipment.
SPACE24 – come and visit us and find space for your belongings.