subject: Are Self Storage Units Safe And Secure? [print this page] Leaving your valuable possessions in the hands of others can be quite frightening and worrying for some. There are many storage solutions available to use, however, in order to be comfortable with your decision, you will need to ensure that you have chosen a company that is safe, secure and reliable.
Conducting in depth research can be done online and will provide you with information about the variety of options available to you. This valuable research will ensure that you find a reputable company that can provide the safety and security that you would expect, when placing your possessions in a self storage unit or container.
It is also a good idea to look for customer reviews and testimonials, as this can also provide you with extra information regarding access and customer service experiences that you may have otherwise not been able to find out.
What should you look for in terms of safety and security?
Now that you are aware of how to find an appropriate self storage solution, here is some information about the types of security measures that the leading storage companies take to ensure the safety of your goods.
Some of the security measures employed by storage companies may include:
* Coded gates
* Sensors
* Alarms
* Closed circuit televisions or CCTV's
* Keypads
* Locks
* Intercoms
* Guards
* Fencing
The level of security and safety technology employed may of course differ depending on the individual company, and that is why it is also a good idea to visit the company in person before making your final decision.
We all know how important first impression are, the same goes for businesses that are providing storage solutions to the public. Lets have a closer look at some of the security measures listed above.
Coded gates - are useful to prevent trespassers within the company grounds, this way you can be assured that only people who are using the service, or employed by the company, will have access to the storage area. A coded gate is also useful in terms of record keeping and logging the comings and goings of people within the workplace.
Alarms and sensors - if the company you are looking to use does not employ this technology then it would be wise to look somewhere else. Motion sensors can be very effective in detecting unwanted trespassers and these can be used within the premises as well as outside the premises. Alarm systems that are connected directly to fire and police services are the best in terms of protecting the safety of your goods.
CCTV's and Guards - these are both effective and can provide you with greater peace of mind. TVs that are able to record the inside of your storage area are even better. Hopefully no-one would be able to get through anyway with all the other measures put in place, but if they somehow managed to, at least they would be caught on camera or red handed by a guard.
Self storage solutions are a convenient idea, but it is up to you to ensure you have chosen wisely for the utmost safety and security of your possessions.
