A Google search of the “best self storage near me” will leave you with your head swimming and a great amount of indecision. Self storage facilities are everywhere you look if you live in a medium-to-large city, and it will seem almost overwhelming when it comes time to choose from among so many.
Who can you trust? Which storage unit is secure? What is a good price for a storage unit? Is there a minimum requirement regarding time? Do you have 24/7 access?
Hopefully, if we do our job, we will answer all of your questions in this article. We are Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, serving the great people of Fort Worth, Texas. What we tell you, in this article, will apply to our own self storage business, but it will be applicable and representative of many storage businesses across the U.S. Call us at 817-439-1380 for more information, and if you live in the Fort Worth area, stop in and talk to us and take a look around.
Ask these questions as you search for the best self storage near me in your area.
What will the best self storage near me cost?
Self storage units costs are based on their size, and whether or not you rent a storage unit with is a climate controlled storage unit. The smallest unit is usually a 5’x5’, and at Blue Mound 287 that size unit will cost you $45 per month, or $51 per month if it is climate controlled.
Are those low prices? Are they fair prices? Shop around your city and determine that. We are simply giving you a base figure which you can use to compare those prices in your city.
How secure is that self storage near me?
There are various levels of security in the self storage industry. The most secure storage unit will have all four levels. At Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, we offer a gated property, individualized entry cards for the property and the individual units, on-site management, and video security monitoring. Security in the self-storage industry does not get any more secure than at Blue Mound 287 Self Storage. Again, shop around and compare.
How accessible is that self storage?
Because you have individualized entry cards at Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, you have access to your storage unit 24/7, 365. That is not always the case at storage facilities, so it is something you will have to investigate.
What is their professional reputation in your area?
Finally, ask around. Bad news about any company will travel quickly. Talk to friends and neighbors for recommendations. Ask the Better Business Bureau, and the Chamber of Commerce. One good day of investigation will provide you with a list of good storage facilities, and a list of the bad ones in your area.
Chances are you will be renting a storage unit for more than a month. It will be a place where your valuables will be kept, and that means this decision is an important one. Shop around and make sure you are choosing wisely.
A final word about Blue Mound 287 Self Storage
Blue Mound 287 Self Storage is locally owned and operated, and we have been doing business in Fort Worth for a long, long time. That kind of longevity speaks volumes about our trustworthiness. Call us for all of your storage needs, including car storage, boat storage, RV storage, and trailer storage.