But Wait, There's More! 3 Extra Freebies To Look For When Renting A Storage Unit

There are over 40,000 self-storage facilities operating in the U.S. Individual entrepreneurs own most of these facilities. As a result, it's a buyer's market, and you have a lot of options to choose from. Most self-storage facilities offer extra freebies to attract more clients. Before you sign your name on the dotted line of the rental contract, make sure you inquire about the freebies that each facility can offer. In particular, these 3 specific freebies can make your life a lot easier or can make the units a lot cheaper.

Full-Service Movers and Moving Supplies for When You Move In

Getting everything all packed up and moved to the storage facility can be a lot of work and can also be rather costly. Some self-storage facilities will cover the cost of hiring full-service movers and even provide much needed moving supplies for when you first move in. This will make your life a lot easier. The professional movers know just how to pack and store your items, so they incur minimal amount of damage when stored.

For example, the professional movers will pack all of your books spine by spine in cardboard boxes to make sure they last the trip. With the help of professional movers, you can rest assured that none of your items are going to break. In addition, full-service movers can help you save a lot of time and headache.

Free Moving Trucks On-Site That Can Be Borrowed At Any Time

If you are going to be using your storage unit, like one at All American Self Storage, regularly unloading and loading seasonal items, you'll probably need to rent a moving truck. The cost of renting a moving truck can run pretty steep. You can expect a 14-foot rental truck to cost anywhere from $20 to $30 for eight hours plus $0.68 to $1.10 per mile the truck traveled. If you'll be going back and forth, you can expect hefty charges. This doesn't include the cost of insurance, fuel and other expenses.

Some self-storage facilities are sympathetic to the high cost of renting moving trucks. As a result, they will have moving trucks on-site for you to borrow although you might have to reserve or book the trucks ahead of time. If your facility offers on-site trucks that can be borrowed, inquire further as to whether you are responsible for purchasing insurance or whether you need to fuel up the truck before returning it.

Better Rental Prices for Signing Longer Contracts or Paying in Advance

One of the main advantages of a competitive market is that the clients and customers have the upper hand. If you don't feel comfortable with negotiating a price with the self-storage facility owners, you should at least inquire about the promotional deals they offer. Ask whether signing a longer contract or paying for several months in advance will result in a discount that will lower your overall cost.

Some self-storage facilities may not offer discounts for longer contracts or for paying in advance, but may be willing to offer you other referral deals. For example, you might get a gift card for signing up for a longer contract or for putting money down for several months.

Conclusion

If you are in need of a self-storage unit, understand it's a competitive market at the moment. This means that the facility owners are always going to be sprucing up the deals and packages they can offer in order to attract more potential clients and customers. To make sure you are getting the best deal possible, always ask about whether the facility can offer any freebies. Shop around and compare prices and deals to find the best bargain out there.