Revitalizing your office is an exciting moment in your company’s history. In the not-so-distant future, you’ll have a brand-new space for your business to grow, but in the meantime, your office has been torn down to studs.
That’s no place for your delicate electronics, expensive equipment, or confidential material. You need a commercial storage unit to safeguard these assets while your contractors renovate your office.
If you aren’t sure how to find a secure storage unit, you’ve come to the right place. Below are some tips to help you jumpstart your search for the best commercial storage facility in your area.
Compare at Least 5 Commercial Storage Companies
A quick search online for commercial storage will bring up thousands of local results, but it’s unlikely you’ll check all of them. When faced with numbers like these, many of us click on the first link or two that appear at the top of the page.
While this habit is easier, it doesn’t give you a good idea of the options available. The top two results may not provide the best commercial storage options for your needs, or they could be five-times the price of other options.
To protect your bottom line, it’s a good idea to check out all the companies listed on the first page of your Internet search — even if they aren’t exclusively storage companies. Some of the best moving companies offer storage solutions for businesses in addition to their usual services, so it’s worth including them in your search.
What to Look for in Commercial Storage
Once you have your shortlist of candidates, you’re ready to start comparing. Below are some of the things you should expect out of your storage facility.
Security
Security is non-negotiable when it comes to commercial storage. You want to know your expensive equipment, important inventory, or confidential documents will be safe for the duration of its stay.
While an average unit will come with a padlock for their doors, you’ll also want to insist on other security measures:
- Facility Cameras
- Coded Entry Gate
- Climate Control
Flexible Options
The traditional storage unit that you see in Storage Wars is what comes to mind when most people think of self-storage, but it’s not the only way you can stow away your assets. A good commercial storage or moving company will have flexible options to suit a variety of needs.
- Accessible and non-accessible units
- Drive-up units
- Portable units delivered right to your door
Choosing the right unit for your needs isn’t always easy, but the owner of your facility will be able to lend a helping hand. If you have any questions, reach out to your contact and ask them for advice.
Additional Services
If you have a moving company on your shortlist of options, check to see how they can streamline your transition to commercial storage. You might be surprised to learn that many of them offer a hands-off experience.
The best moving companies will offer packing services, IT dismantling, furniture disassembly, and convenient pick-ups and drop-offs. They’ll take control of the entire process, so you can focus on your business.
Rates
Like so many other business decisions, this one comes down to price. Ultimately, you need to find a solution that suits your renovation budget, so include prices in your comparison shop.
Pick the Best Fit
If you’re lucky, the very first link you click winds up being the obvious winner. But don’t be discouraged if the best option doesn’t come that quickly. This is what this list is here for — it will help you compare your options when you aren’t sure what’s best.
