Sometimes, you cannot take your stuff with you. Other times, you simply need some place safe to store them in for a few days, weeks or even months. When you find yourself in this situation in Nashville, you do have a choice among several options. Before you agree to let your movers, or anyone else, keep your items for you, you need to ask yourself and the potential storage facilities a few questions.
Keeping Your Possessions Safe
Safe is the operative word. In order to do your best to ensure it, you need to consider the following questions:
* Duration: How long do you plan to store your items in their Nashville facility?
* Size: Units come in a variety of sizes and, therefore prices. What size storage unit will you need?
* Location: Do you require an indoor or outdoor unit? Outdoor is fine for such things as vehicles. Indoor units provide better protection for household goods. Does the facility offer both? Check to see
* Security: Does the facility provide adequate security e.g. keypad entry, people on the premises, cameras? Are these measures active 24/7? Is the system computerized, does it rely on security guards or does it combine both types of protection?
* Insurance: Does the facility have insurance e.g. flood, fire, earthquakes, hurricanes?
* Repair: Are the units clean, well kept and free from all vermin?
* Special Features: Do you need climate-controlled units? Does the company offer this option?
Do not only talk to the company’s agents. Pay a visit to the facility to make sure.
* Storage Facilities
Once you have visited several companies in Nashville, including the facilities of your moving company, get a quote. You may be able to receive a decreased rate from a company who both moves and stores your possessions. If the price is fair, go ahead. Read the contract and sign up for their moving and storage services.
