The Differences between Public Storage and Self Storage Facilities

Public storage was a very popular way of storing al your excess items that you didn’t necessary have space for and didn’t want to sell. The concept of public storage is exactly as the name implies; storage for individuals at a public facility like at train stations, bus depots, and even airports. The problems that arise with this system is that you as user of the unit are extremely limited to what you’re able to store at that facility and you are unable to get to your items after closing time. The managers of the facility also have the right to enter your unit if they suspect you might be storing illegal goods, so even if you’re not doing anything illegal you still don’t have the assurance of your belongings being properly protected from other members of the public. Many companies realized the need for storage facilities where the user can be reassured with 100% security on all their belongings. Therefore you are now provided with a range of options in regards to self storage facilities all over the country.

The one thing that probably resulted in everyone rather opting for self storage rather than public storage is the fact that you are given your own key and lock to your unit, and even if the manager also has a set you are guaranteed total privacy in view of your belongings. The only time a manager has authority to enter your unit is when he is given concrete conformation on illegal activities or when you have neglected to pay your rent for some time and you have received ample warning on the repercussions of such behaviours. Self storage facilities have since become the most reliable means of storing our excess items with the confidence that your property is being protected at all times and that your total privacy is being respected and valued.

Self storage facilities are also more convenient due to the fact that you can enter the vicinity after regular closing hours or even early in the morning and that you don’t have to go through the trouble of finding parking and shoving through crowds like at an airport, bus or train station when looking to retrieve something from you unit. The versatility of such facilities is also very beneficial as so many units come in different sizes for different items. You can rent smaller units for documents and household items and even bigger ones that can accommodate you with storing a boat or vehicle. For more information on the benefits of self storage facilities like The Storage People, don’t hesitate to contact us and speak to one of our professional and helpful staff members.

The Storage People
Midrand, South Africa
Call: 0861 STORAGE / 0861 786 7243 | Cell: 071 608 3146
Email: info@storagepeople.co.za