subject: Are Storage Pods Safe To Use [print this page] Storage pods are made of different materials: all are weather resistant, most companies have local dealers, and facilities are securely locked adding extra protection to your belongings. Each pod is secured with your own personal lock and key. One of the best aspects is the ability to keep your belongings on your property under your watchful eye. Many of the facilities for storage keep pods in storage inside where they are protected from the weather and intruders. You can keep the pods on your property and that offers you the opportunity to ensure the safety of your belongings.
Uses for storage pods range from using them to clear a room for remodeling to long-term storage of income tax files for their business. After natural disasters, while people are trying to put their lives back together, many claim that having pods for storage was a lifesaver. Some emergency team used them as temporary command posts along the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. They offer security, they are durable, weather resistant and you have they key. The customer service is great and nearly all storage pods come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Another aspect reviewers liked is that they were not rushed to load the container; they packed at their own pace. Storage pods on their property for a long-term rental made it easy for them to complete projects, without continuously having to move furniture around their house. The reduced risk of personal injury by having the unit set at ground level made it easier for families to load. You and your helpers won't risk lifting or pushing heavy objects into the pod. Move your items into the pod unit at your leisure, and not on a day rate, mile rate or labor hours to safely load your pods.
Storage pods come in different sizes ranging from a 5'X7' to a 8'X20'. This helps you securely pack breakables separate from heavy furniture. Many precious treasures such as photos and upholstery requires a climate controlled environment. Some facilities do offer climate control, but some do not.
What do you get with storage pods? Storage on your own property, convenient to your front or back door. Security - you know what and how things were packed for those treasured items, plus using your own lock and key. Reduce the risk of injury as these pods sit level on the ground, reducing the need to lift heavy pieces. Prices vary, but the good thing is that the cost is per unit so there are no hidden charges for mileage, insurance, or labor.
Storage pods, unlike rental trucks, are delivered to the location that you specify. That reduces the hassle of arranging for someone to take you to the location. Also, someone must meet you when the truck is returned. Just make a phone call and it is delivered, and it's then picked-up and taken to the facility.
Storage pods give you an added sense of security. You know that no strangers are in your space or handling your possessions. Put your personal security lock on the pod, and you might consider renter's insurance for the contents while it is in storage.
You pack your valuables into the pod, you have the key, you have the knowledge of who has touched your belongings, and you make the decisions of what gets packed together. You make the call and have your storage pod on site when you need it.
