Whatever your requirements, when it comes to choosing the most suitable storage facility and company, it’s important to consider your needs – as well as your budget – and weigh up the suitability of your chosen company and their facility.
While all storage companies offer similar services, you should be sure that what’s available suits your requirements, whether that’s long or short term storage, the option to share a facility with friends, or whether there are any particular restrictions on the type and quantity of items you wish to store.
It’s therefore essential that you look into what’s on offer, and find out which facilities are more suitable for your requirements.
Accessibility
This is a key part of any storage solution. Should you need to access your belongings or business effects at any time – whether that’s during the day or in the middle of the night – you need to know that the facility you choose can accommodate your needs.
If 24 hour access isn’t a requirement, it’s important to find out and keep a record of the facility’s opening times, so that, should you need to access your items for any reason, you know which times are most appropriate.
As well as this, it’s a good idea to know exactly who will have access to your items. For instance, many storage companies only grant admittance to storage containers to those who have been authorised and named by you, so you can be sure that no one else will be able to access your belongings when you’re not there.
Security
Controlling access forms part of most companies’ security procedures, along with a number of other measures that are put in place to ensure your complete peace of mind. Such measures include electronic monitoring systems, round-the-clock surveillance and, in many cases, a security fence, so you can be sure that your belongings are kept safe and secure at all times.
No matter what you’re looking to store, whether it’s business documents that you need to keep but which you no longer have room for, or personal items from home that don’t quite fit in your new house, storage security is of the utmost importance, so be sure to assess this when choosing your facility.
Size
This may seem obvious, but it’s vital to ensure that the facility you choose is of a suitable size for your belongings. If you have a large number of items that you wish to store, or think that you may need to store more objects or paperwork in the future, you need to make sure that the facility will be able to hold everything at the same time – or that there’s scope to use further containers if necessary.
And suitability doesn’t end at size – the storage company you choose will have guidelines in place for you to follow regarding what their facilities are suitable for. So whether you have a large amount of paperwork, office furniture or excess stock for your business premises, or antique furniture and other household items, you should ensure that the company you choose has the ability to store it safely and securely.
Barnes of Lincoln
These are just some considerations you should have when looking for a suitable storage facility and company, and at Barnes of Lincoln, we’re proud to say that we have it covered.
Our storage facilities are secure and have a number of security features in place – including an electronic guard system – and are available for both long and short term storage to suit you and your needs. Plus, all of our containers are only accessible by you or your nominated representative.
We have over 5 generations of experience to draw on, so you know that you’re getting the best possible service, and we have a range of options available for affordable storage solutions – no matter what your requirements are. Whether you’re a student returning home after university, a business looking for secure document storage or simply having a clear out or downsizing and need somewhere to store some personal belongings, you can rely on the team at Barnes of Lincoln for domestic and commercial storage solutions – no matter what your business needs may be.
Our facility is open 6 days a week, so you can access your items when you need to, and each of our containers can be loaded either by you or our experienced team – either at your premises or ours. And you can rest assured that each container provides complete protection for your items, and are securely shut at all times.
So if you need domestic or commercial storage for long or short term hire, why not get in touch with us today?
