When comparing self-storage costs you need to compare apples with apples and not apples with pears.

Find out exactly what your self-storage costs will cover:

• Does this include a packing service?

• Will your self-storage costs include transportation to and from the storage unit facility?

• You need to investigate and find out exactly how good the security of the storage environment is – does it include an alarm, secure and clean environment and an armed response unit connected to the alarm?

• Is the environment of your unit spotless, and therefore will it be bug-free?

• Does the storage facility have fire hydrants and sprinkler systems should the unforeseen occur?

It is never about self-storage costs – instead it is more about safety, cleanliness, peace of mind and more.

Mobile self-storage is another aspect that needs to be investigated, as it will save costs of transporting items to and from self-storage units.

When comparing self-storage costs – choose a storage unit that will fit into what you need; more so than how it will affect your budget.