Drive-up self-storage is a viable alternative for homeowners and businesses that need offsite storage facilities. The advantage of these units is that owners can drive up to the storage unit. As such, you have an easy time accessing the unit and loading items into your vehicle. Unfortunately, most people do not know what to assess when looking for a drive-up self-storage unit. If this is your case, the blog below offers some valuable tips. 

Accessibility 

How accessible is the storage facility? Ideally, the facility should be close to your home or business. Besides physical distance, assess factors such as road and traffic conditions in the area. Moreover, consider facilities that are open 24/7. This way, you can retrieve or store items late at night. If you regularly retrieve items from the unit, you could spend a lot on fuel as you visit the facility. If this is the case for you, consider storage companies offering full-service storage. The arrangement grants the company rights to access your unit. If you need to retrieve an item, the company delivers it to your premises. 

Unit Size 

Choosing the right unit size proves to be a tricky affair. These tips should help you decide the unit size; 

• Pack all your items in boxes. This way, you know the square footage that your items will occupy inside the unit.
• Make allocations for irregularly shaped objects such as furniture.
• If you intend to use the unit as an offsite office, leave sufficient room to place an office desk and chair.
• Do you want to increase the number of items in the unit? If this is the case for you, assess your future storage needs to avoid the inconveniences of moving to a new unit every few months. 

Amenities

What amenities do you need in your drive-up self-storage unit? Security is a concern since the units are located outdoors. Start by examining the facility's security features. For example, armed guards at the access point could prevent malicious individuals from accessing the facility. The complex should also have CCTV cameras to monitor who accesses the various units. Then assess the security features of your unit. For instance, security doors make it hard for anyone to break in, while an alarm alerts you of an ongoing break-in. If possible, consider units with a climate control unit. This is especially important if you intend to use your unit as an office or plan to store temperature-sensitive items such as documents, paintings, and furniture. 

Contact a company like Stick it where it fits Storage to learn more. 

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