Self Storage Basics
Basic storage options for household goods are to either store your possessions in a moving company's warehouse, or rent a self storage unit at a self storage facility. Why you need storage will largely decide the type of storage you'll use.
There are three basic types of self storage facilities available:
- Type A Storage - may include security cameras, electrical security gates, secure locking systems, concrete storage units, and/or brick walls.
- Type B Storage - typically a combination of concrete and metal storage units surrounded by fencing. May or may not include security surveillance systems.
- Type C Storage - low cost, bare bones storage units. Usually little or no security features.
Insurance and Self Storage
Self storage space renters are responsible for insuring their own property, although some self storage facilities may offer limited insurance coverage or they may have agents that they're affiliated from whom you can purchase insurance for your stored property.
Homeowner's insurance policies only provide limited coverage when your property is stored off-premises - usually only 10% of the policy limit you have for unscheduled personal property.