Storage of your possessions for storage

Before storing your belongings for storage, you must visit the warehouse premises. Inspecting the premises is important as you need to be comfortable with the environment where your possessions will be stored. You need to make sure that the warehouse is clean and that they have the proper security arrangements.

You should also check how your possessions will be stored. How are they going to be stored on pallets? How are they going to be stored on the shelves? Are there vaults (secure wooden containers) for your furniture? Check the items already stocked in the warehouse. Observe how warehouse operators handle possessions during storage. This will reflect how your belongings will be handled and stored.

Moving and Transportation

You have the option of moving and transporting all your belongings to the warehouse on your own or hiring a moving service to do it for you. Many storage facilities also provide moving and transportation services. It may be advisable to turn to professionals for help.

They may also provide packaging services. This is also desirable because packing heavy items will not be easy for you. In addition, they have the appropriate packaging materials to carry out an efficient job. You can use the packing, moving and transportation services provided by the storage facility or contact an outside service for help.

Find out how much it will cost you to use these additional services. The storage facility will send people to estimate the size of the unit based on what you want to store at your facility. Once cost issues are resolved, your professionals will move in to pack and prepare your items for transport and storage.

Documentation

Once you have packed all your items and are ready to move, the warehouse staff will take care of completing all the necessary paperwork for the move; unless, of course, you move your belongings to the storage room yourself. In that case, the inventory will be carried out in the warehouse.

At the time of pickup, the warehouse representative will take a detailed inventory of the items packed for storage. Inventory includes the condition of your items at that particular time. The facility is responsible for your belongings while they are in your possession. The contract specifies where your belongings will be stored.

Storage facilities have retrieval hours and you should be aware of them. As your items will be handled by the carriers for recovery, they will charge the appropriate fees for the items. You should know the charges involved.

Many storage facilities offer free insurance coverage. At your introductory visit, you should learn about coverage, monthly rentals and recovery fees, as well as other charges, if applicable.

Although rents are charged monthly, after the first month you will likely be charged on a prorated basis if you retrieve your belongings between months. Get all the information on storage facilities before deciding on a facility.