My huge blog on portable storage units
There can be plenty of hidden costs when renting a self storage unit, so be sure to look at the paperwork carefully. Will you be expected to pay extra for insurance, or use of trolleys or pallet trucks? Is there a deposit or one time fee involved? Look more deeply into the paperwork so you're aware of any hidden or back-end charges. The Size. Another important consideration when you're shopping for self storage is the size of the unit. If you look at your possessions when they're lying around your house, they might seem like they'd take up more space than they really do.