Self storage is actually a shortcut for the phrase “self-service storage.” Some companies also call it “mini storage” or “mini warehouse.” The idea is that, a person or persons are given storage space for rent (like an apartment) and they basically have full control over the space. They can store almost anything in these leased storage facilities including boxes of household goods, supplies for a small business, excess inventory, and whatever else they might need to keep secure. The storage units are watched over by the operator, and both he and the client have the only access to the unit. Self storage facility operators usually provide computer-controlled access to rental space areas and many often use security cameras for surveillance. However, the storage has in no way the authority to control, possess, or move the goods inside the unit unless it is requested by law.
There are now over 50,000 storage facilities in the US that provide storage solutions for personal and commercial purposes. Public self storage areas have also started increasing in number in urban and residential areas because of the greater demand on secure storage. Since apartments and small houses have limited space for people’s things and so, over the years, a good portion of residential areas have been converted into self storage facilities. Continue reading ‘Self Storage: The Basics of Commercial and Residential Storage Services’ »