How Secure Is A Self Storage Unit?
When it comes to storing your valuables in Manchester, it doesn’t get safer than Storage World. Renting a unit with Storage World gives you all the freedom and flexibility of a spare room but with tighter and smarter security. Storage World is the safest option for your goods for the following reasons:
Round-the-clock surveillance system
Our facility is equipped with internal and external CCTV monitoring so that our third-party security providers can keep a close eye on your belongings when our staff aren’t there.
Access controlled facility
All visitors must be registered to enter our facility. This means that we conduct a thorough background check on visitors and tenants, ensuring that there are no threats to our staff, customers or their belongings. All units are also locked by your own padlock and you keep the key.
Adequate lighting throughout
While your garage or shed is filled with dark and dangerous corners, our storage facility has efficient lighting installed both inside and out so that our customers can navigate our facility safely.
Proper safety protocols in place
At Storage World, we have a team of highly trained staff who are prepared for any threat, whether it be a fire or burglary. Through extensive and ongoing training, we equip them with the necessary skills to protect both our customers and their belongings.
Security Features At Storage World
Storage World is renowned for its top-notch security measures which ensure our customers’ belongings are protected round-the-clock. We liaise with various groups, organisations, and professionals to ensure that we have developed some of the most secure and robust units. Our facility also has stringent health and safety codes of practice so you will be just as safe as your possessions are.
Some of the security features that we provide include:
- Internal and external CCTV
- Registered access only
- Systems that automatically detect intruders, smoke, and fire
- Secure perimeter fencing
- Highly trained staff
What Should You Not Store in A Storage Unit?
If you’re wondering what you can and can’t store in a storage unit, you’re not alone. This is quite a common question, and it’s important to investigate the various items that are deemed as dangerous as well as those that might fall in the grey area.
The following items cannot be stored in a storage unit:
- Flammable and combustible items such as gasoline, fireworks, propane oil, grease, and paint
- Toxic materials such as chemicals, cleaning products, fertiliser etc.
- Living animals, people and plants
- Perishables or food that needs to be refrigerated
- Weapons or explosives
- Stolen goods or illegal substances
- Wet items