Self-storage can be referred as “downtown mini storage“. The facilities are rented or leased to the public to allow them to store personal items. However, these facilities can also be rented to small businesses. Tenants can be either a business or individual. They will have lockers, room or unit spaces to store materials. As soon as your possessions are stored inside, the lock will be kept by you.
Storage units are different than warehouses.
Warehouses are usually large and offer lots of room. Small businesses and individual users do not really need this much space to store all their things. Of course, they will cost you a fortune. Mini-warehouses provide small storage spaces, which are suitable for individuals with limited space requirements.
The storage materials will be at the disposal of both the warehouse manager, and any employees who work there. It is not the case at mini self storage facilities, as each unit is locked, with the owner entitled to the key.
Another difference is that the insurance costs are included in your rent. In large facilities, insurance is part of the rental fee. It is different with mini-warehouses. You may, ofcourse, purchase separate insurance.
More and more small-scale facilities to store materials are opening in North America.
There are 51.250 estimated self-storage sites in the US. The facilities in question are run and owned by 30235 firms. This is equivalent to three times more land than Manhattan, New York. The US is not the only country where these facilities are popping up. Canada, and even other countries, have them as well.
There is a growing demand today, as more people understand the value of having their possessions stored in an archival facility. Due to fierce competition, many providers are emerging. So, you are sure to locate such an institution near your location.