Choosing a Secure Self-Storage Facility

To safeguard your stored goods and avoid the cost of replacing stolen items, you always should be thorough when selecting a facility, Before booking a facility, review all of the listed security features. Not sure exactly what security measures are necessary? If you’re able to schedule a visit and take a tour, Storage suggests making sure the indoor and outdoor areas of the property are well-lit. Video surveillance technology can deter would-be thieves who spot the security cameras.

An access control system requires renters to use individual codes, remotes or security cards to enter the facility. This technology not only gives self storage managers a record of who’s using the facility at all times, but makes it harder for would-be burglars to enter. Individual door alarms provide an additional layer of security by immediately alerting self-storage operators if an unauthorized user enters a certain unit.