Not everything should be placed in a self storage unit. It’s important to understand what can be placed in storage and what is prohibited. Take steps to protect your belongings from theft and damage by prepping items properly for storage.
Selecting a Storage Facility
Look for a facility that is in a safe location, has surveillance cameras, and someone who is on location. security gates, and individual unit alarms. Read reviews and ratings about storage centers from past customers. This can give you an idea of the facility’s security, cleanliness, and customer service. Choosing the right facility will give you peace of mind that your valuables are well protected.
Insure Your Valuables While In Storage
One of the best ways to protect your valuables is to insure them. Most items are likely covered by your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. Some storage facilities may offer insurance coverage for your stored items. Carefully review the policy to ensure that it provides adequate coverage for your valuables. You may need to purchase an additional insurance policy so that you’ll be covered in case of theft, fire, or any other damage.
Store High-Value Items in a Safe Deposit Box
Firearms, jewelry, bonds, and valuable documents are best protected by securing a safety deposit box at your financial institution.
Inventory of Your Belongings
Create a detailed inventory of your valuables, including photos, descriptions, and their estimated worth. In the event of theft or damage this will provide proof to your insurance provider.
Properly Prepare & Pack Your Valuables
When packing and storing belongings take extra care to properly prep and stow items so that they will be protected from damage while in storage.
By following these steps you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re valables are protected against theft and damage.
Questions?
Give our friendly and professional staff at Montgomery NY Self Storage a call anytime (845) 457-6229. Let’s store it together. The phone is always on.
About Montgomery Self Storage
Montgomery Self Storage is your friendly, local neighborhood, mom and pop, self storage center. Making people’s lives easier for 15 years.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your unit is monitored by a closed-circuit video surveillance system. The facility is routinely checked for pests and all units are well-lit and super-clean.
Montgomery Self Storage follows state and federal guidelines for social distancing and sanitation. The health and safety of our customers and employees is our highest priority.
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Montgomery Self Storage
9 Factory Street, Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone: (845) 457-6229
SelfStorageMontgomeryNY.com