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In certain situations in life, you may need some extra storage space to store your extra belongings. It could be your personal stuff or business-related stuff or you may be moving to a new location and temporarily want to store your excess things, anything like that. So extra storage space would be needed. But deciding to rent one can be hectic if you don’t know anything about them.

If you have this situation then you must be thinking of renting some extra space. So you might be wondering which one would suit you! A storage Unit or portable storage containers.A storage unit is a facility which has many storage spaces , which you can lease for a certain period of time. Meanwhile portable storage containers are steel boxes or containers that can be rented from a vendor and can be placed in your yard , near your office construction site etc for until the rent period expires. If you plan to store your belongings for a shorter duration then it would be wiser to choose storage containers.

 

So which one is the best for you? It totally depends on how you want to store and how long you want to store your belongings.So we are going to explain the pros and cons of both storage solutions.

 

Self storage units

The first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about temporary storage could be renting out a self storage unit.You may need a storage unit due to some construction going on in your house or you have extra belongings but no space in your house. So you might want to take your stuff to your nearest self storage units. When renting or leasing a storage unit you should consider the duration that you are going to store the items. Because storage units are better for long term storage solutions.

 

Storage units have high levels of security , and you don’t have to wait before starting to store your stuff. But you need to have a big truck to move all the things to the storage unit’s location.Some units may not give 24×7 access so you might want to work on their hours. You have to choose what is available , and can’t customise the storage size , They also have rigid cancellation policies. But some storage units may have insect infection so your belongings might be vulnerable to these kinds of dangers.

 

Portable storage containers

Actually renting out portable storage containers is more practical and cost efficient then renting out a storage unit. Because they cost much less than storage units. Since they are portable you can place them anywhere you want. So you don’t have to drive to them to store your stuff. Since they are located at your property you can ensure cleanliness and optimal security to your satisfaction. So your safety is in your hands.

 

You can customise the container size therefore you can customise the storage space required. Your container can be positioned at your favourable location. You may also get discounts for longer duration of rentals. Unlike storage units you can access them at any t5ime you want. They are weather proof and insect proof. Moreover you can move them to any place you want. But you have to pay for the delivery of the container.They can be used for moving. So if you are planning to move then instead of renting a truck you can rent a Portable container  and pack your belongings in it and you can move the Portable containers  to your desired location. If you want to , you can even buy a Portable container for yourself so you can avoid the need of paying rent. You could buy a used container storage for as little as $2,100 , you can get a new one for $3,500.

 

As you can see storage units are more favourable for long term storage and portable storage containers can be best suited for short term storage.choosing one totally depends on the person that is renting them.

Both of these methods have their cost differences. Storage units are a more affordable way to store your things but if you want to avoid the drive to store your belongings then portable containers athe the one for you. With Portable containers you have to pay the rental fee along with the delivery fee. But you will get discounts on rental fees for a longer duration. While in storage units it will be the same.

Storage units are usually small while you can customise the size of shipping containers / Portable containers. It can even accommodate a 4 bedroom house.

You may not get 24×7 access to storage units. So you have to work on their hours . but Portable containers are located at your property so you can access them at any time you want.

You need to drive to the storage facility to store your items , maybe multiple drives would be required. Or you’ll need to rent a truck. But since Portable containers are located at your property you can store them with ease.You can also move them to any location, even cross country or even internationally. So they are a more convenient storage solution if you move a lot.

 

Shipping containers /Portable containers  usually offer a cost effective, convenient and safe way to store your belongings. They are portable and if needed you can even buy them. They are weather proof and insect proof. If you move a lot then storing your belongings in a Portable container can come in really handy. So if you are looking for a more customizable , anytime accessible, safest and portable storage solution then Portable containers can be your best option. If you want to store away your things for a longer period and don’t want to compromise your property space then Storage units can be your best option.

 

Both storage methods have their own pros and cons. Choosing one depends on your requirement. So now the decision is up to you. Which one will you choose?

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