Individual units, in a variety of sizes and shapes, are available to fit your needs. You can rent a unit on a monthly basis under an “occupancy agreement.” Some midland self storage companies may also bill you for electricity, (call facility for full details). You may move your items into the unit yourself, or if you have a couple of heavier items, you can request a pickup. Many facilities will provide free pickup if you agree to keep your items in the unit for a certain length of time. In these cases, when the driver arrives with the truck, it may be your responsibility to load your items. The driver will accept no liability for your items.

Before you place your items into a midland self storage space, it is imperative that you inspect the facilities. Your unit should have sufficient amount of space for all of your items. Create an inventory of all of the items that you wish to place into storage, so that if you don’t know which size unit to select, you’ll have something to show to a facility worker. You can use a calculator (see storing.com for a great example) to calculate the approximate size of the storage unit you need, and even email the list to a facility or company. The storage unit should be clean, and above all, secure. Midland self storage facilities offer many types of security features, ranging from alarms, motion detectors, video surveillance, nightly inspections, and guards on duty. You may have to provide your own lock and key, so that only you and those you allow will have access to the unit again call your facility for full details.

Insurance for Your Items

You maintain complete responsiblity for the items that you place inside your storage unit. The storage facility bears no responsibility for your items. It is recommended that you seek additional insurance from the facility itself. Just inquire with the company’s representative. Some home owner’s and renter’s policies cover theft off premisis, and would cover what is in storage. To find out if this applies to you, call your home owners or renter’s insurance provider. Take a complete inventory and keep it current. Moving.com recomends avoiding storing valuables and antiques.

There are a number of UK midland self storage facilities available, so if you are moving too or from one this region you will have plenty of options concerning the temporary or permanant storage of you belongings.