A self-storage unit is ideal if you move into a small apartment and don't have room to store your extra stuff. It's also suitable for storing valuable antiques like paintings and pianos to provide more space in your house. Whatever your reason for choosing a storage unit, you need to get the size right. Here are some pointers on choosing the right self-storage size.

How Much Space Do You Need?

You need to make sure the space you choose will accommodate all your goods. Bear in mind that you'll pay for the additional space if you choose a big unit. On the other hand, if your space is too small, you may have to rent an additional unit to accommodate the rest of your items.

For help in making the right space estimate, you can visit the self-storage company with the list of things you want to store. The professionals can then estimate the amount of space you need.

Some storage companies have an online estimator on their website. All you have to do is break up your household furniture into zones. Some zones are the dining room, bedrooms, kitchen, and outdoor spaces. This will allow you to select items from a suggested list. After selecting the items you want to store, the online space estimator will give you a measurement.

How Much Access Will You Need?

Another factor to consider when choosing your storage space size is how much access you'll need. For example, if you're moving and you'll not require regular access to the stuff, you can load the unit to full capacity. However, if you require regular access to the unit, you'll need to leave some room so you won't have to unload items to find what you need.

Moreover, if you'll need to access a few things, you should plan how you'll arrange things in the room—load items you expect to need at the front so that you will have easy access to them. The amount of access you need will determine size you need because if things are strategically arranged, you require more space than if you can just load them on top of each other.

When choosing a self-storage unit, you need to think about price, location, security, and most importantly, size. Choosing the right size isn't easy, and it involves making considerations regarding how much space you need and how often you'll be accessing the unit.

Finally, you should research the reputation, experience, and services of a storage unit provider before settling for one.

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