Why you Should Never Rent a Storage Unit

Why Prefab Steel Storage Is Better Than Renting A Storage Unit

Eventually, we all may need some type of storage space on their residential property. Homeowners who need a way to get the extra clutter out of their own are faced with a few options for making some room. While doing some spring cleaning and dumping is always an option, there are typically many items that a homeowner may not use on a daily or even weekly basis that still needs to be kept stored for when it will be used. This could be sports equipment, seasonal decor, tools and other equipment or other important files & items that have nowhere else to go inside your home, but you’re unable to part with for whatever reason.

For homeowners that are unable to make any extra room in their home and may not have extra storage space like an attic or garage, the idea of renting a storage unit makes the most sense. Having this space for short or long periods of time can do much to alleviate the inconvenience of having a lack of space but there are other downsides that are further resolved by adding your own prefab steel storage unit to your property.

Close By

The biggest benefit to having your own personal storage unit built on your property is the close proximity to your home. No matter what you need to put in the unit, you can do so in however many trips it requires if it’s in walking distance from your property. Having a storage unit that close immediately clears up any clutter in the home, as you’re more likely to deal with it right away instead of letting items pile up to a substantial amount to make it “worth the trip” before you head to an off-site storage unit.

No Size or Location Restrictions

Renting storage units is all about size. Different sizes and requirements determine the price and availability of your unit, even down to where your actual unit is located on the property. Larger units may be situated in a particular area of the storage centre that’s far away from the entrance, making the process of getting items to and from the unit even more cumbersome than they need be.

All-Access

While some storage centers have off-hours access, this sometimes comes at a premium and is still subject to certain restrictions. Generally, bringing in or retrieving items from your storage unit means you have to do so within the operating hours of the storage center. In the event that you are able to access your unit after hours, any issues with your unit like locks or keys not working cannot be resolved until office hours resume – which could leave you out of luck.

Less Money In The Long Run

Typically, off-site storage rental costs around $150 – $200 a month depending on the size of the unit you’re renting, and costs like that can really add up after a few years. Not to mention the money you will spend in gas and transport to bring or take items in and out of the unit as you need them vs. walking out to a unit that was built on your own property. While the upfront costs may be intimidating at first, it’s important to consider the long term costs in order to see that owning your own prefab steel storage unit on your own property is the more cost-effective choice.

Not Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind

Putting your items in off-site storage may actually end up becoming more of a dump for you than anything else, as the inconvenience of having to go to a completely different location to get items may cause you to forget about them completely, leaving them unused for much longer periods of time than you may have intended.