You Can Rely on Storage Unit Security Features
Without fail, one of the prime concerns people have when deciding whether or not to rent a storage space is how safe their belongings will be. Whether it’s an Ocean’s Eleven-style heist, a biblical flood, or some random natural disaster like an earthquake or a tornado, people tend to catastrophize what can happen to their possessions when they are moved from the “safety” of their homes. The fact of the matter is, your cherished valuables are probably more safe in a storage unit than they are within your four walls! With the extensive and sophisticated storage unit security features offered by Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde, you can rest easy knowing your belongings are safe from anything!
The Need for Storage Unit Security Features: Damage, Theft, & Insurance
Exaggerated circumstances aside, the main thing people are afraid of when it comes to storing their belongings in a storage unit is the potential for damage and/or theft. Aside from potential exposure to the elements (like rain), many people fear a leak from a burst or faulty pipe in the unit, or the effect humidity might have in corroding and destroying precious and delicate objects like antiques, wood, electronics, or documents.
Others may fear simple theft by a well-prepared gang of professional larcenists.
It’s important to note that both these scenarios are perfectly capable of happening in your own home. It’s equally important to note that the chances of them happening in your storage unit are close to nothing precisely because of the storage unit security features offered by Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde. In the off chance something does happen, you can also rest assured of compensation for any lost or damaged goods with the procurement of storage unit insurance.
Safeguarding Against Potential Damage
Oftentimes, safeguarding your belongings from any possible damage from water, humidity, or mold is simply a matter of proper preparation and packaging. Follow these tips to make sure your items stay safe in storage.
Protection in Packaging
Regardless of whether you are storing larger or smaller items, packaging them properly makes all the difference between keeping them in pristine condition and leaving them open to potential damage and corrosion.
For big items like home appliances and furniture, wrapping them in spare/extra blankets can protect them from damage during transport, especially around the corners. For extra security, use plastic shrink wrap in multiple layers to cover every surface.
For smaller items, it’s best to use clear plastic bins for storage. Carefully pack each item within the bin, using bubble wrap or wrapping paper for extra security from bumps and friction. Make sure to label each box with a sticker, and keep a master list of each bin and the items found within to facilitate retrieval when you are looking for them. If packing clothing or other materials susceptible to humidity (i.e. paper documents, electronics, books, etc.), insert cedar wood chips or silicone packs into the bin to absorb any moisture; this will decrease the chances of mold or fungus forming.
When you place your items into your storage unit, consider using pallets underneath them to protect them from flooding. As well, you can use plastic sheaths to cover pallets to protect them from any potential water leaks. Also, installing shelving on the back or side walls of your storage unit will keep things organized and protected. When stacking items, always make sure the heaviest bin is at the bottom of your column and the lightest on top, to protect against undue tipping and possible damage.
Finally, when placing your items, make sure to leave spaces and pathways within the storage unit so that searching for and retrieving your items is quick, easy, and won’t unduly disturb your arrangement.
Climate-Controlled Storage Units
For further protection from the ravages humidity can inflict on sensitive items like wood, paper, and electronics, you should seriously consider a climate-controlled storage unit.
These units offer a stable temperature and a controlled environment all year round, eliminating the adverse climatic considerations in your storage unit that can happen with the alternating hot-and-cold temperatures occurring with the change of seasons.
Climate-controlled units highlight further storage unit security features because they safeguard against damage or corrosion by excess humidity.
Safeguarding Against Theft
Concern about the theft of your belongings will disappear once you’ve been familiarized with Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde‘s formidable security features
Surveillance
Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde‘s storage unit security features begin with the latest in high-tech security cameras and lighting. Placed in multiple locations in the interior and exterior of the building, all spaces in or around the premises are being watched constantly for 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Unit Construction
The backbone of solid and reliable storage unit security features is the construction of the unit itself. Each of Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde‘s storage units is constructed with steel and reinforced by concrete, making unlawful entry virtually impossible. Additionally, this type of sturdy construction protects the unit’s contents in the event of structural failure or earthquake.
Access and Monitoring
Every one of Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde‘s storage units comes equipped with a digital access code and panel. Each of our clients gets a unique access code to both the general facility and their particular storage unit- no one but you can access your belongings. Additionally, our facilities are monitored around the clock, every day of the week by a manned central monitoring system, ensuring maximum security.
Emergency Security Response
In the unlikely event of an occurrence, our storage unit security features include direct connections to our private security alarm company, as well as to local police stations and fire departments. A quick, on-site, emergency response is assured.
Invest in Insurance
Although not a storage unit security feature per se, investing in insurance for your unit and belongings provides another layer of security and peace of mind for most clients.
For more information on storage unit security features or to inquire about rates, sizes, and availability of units, contact Mini-Entrepôts Sauvegarde today.