Maintaining your self-storage facility is critical to safeguarding your belongings. While things like pest control and maintaining lighting might seem like something other than a top-of-mind priority, it is essential to customers who pay for ease and peace of mind protection for their belongings. Imagine a potential customer is touring the facility. They are impressed by the prices, 24/7 access, and online support, but they also notice the lack of cleanliness. In this case, this negative observation may lead this customer to choose a nearby competitor. Maintaining a well-kept and organized self-storage facility is crucial for ensuring your customers’ satisfaction and your business’s long-term success.
Keeping pests at bay is essential for maintaining a clean and inviting storage environment. Seasonal pest problems may change depending on where your self-storage facility is located, but regular pest control measures should be a part of your maintenance routine regardless. Here are a few to-dos to help you maintain a pest-free facility:
Proper lighting is crucial for enhancing security, and it also plays a significant role in providing accessibility to your tenants. Here’s why lighting matters and how you can ensure optimal lighting in your facility:
Maintaining a safe environment for your patrons and their valuable belongings is of utmost importance. A secure facility protects your tenants and yourself. Here are some key security measures to consider:
Soothe tenant’s concerns about extreme temperatures with appropriate temperature and humidity levels. Here are some maintenance tips specific to climate-controlled facilities:
Managing humidity levels is crucial in preventing mold and mildew growth, which can damage stored items and compromise the integrity of your facility. Here’s how you can address this issue:
Maintaining cleanliness and addressing repair needs as quickly as possible is important for creating a pleasant and functional storage environment. Here are some key points to consider:
Regular self-storage inspections are crucial for identifying potential issues and preventing costly repairs in the long run. Here’s why preventative measures matter:
Maintaining a self-storage facility in top shape requires diligent attention to various aspects of maintenance. By following a comprehensive to-do list, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your customers. Additionally, by working with a remote management team, you can streamline facility maintenance, improve security, and optimize operational efficiency, all while saving time and money. Embrace these practices to set your self-storage facility on the path to long-term success.
This article was originally published the Copper Storage Management blog
Copper Storage Management was created in 2019 by the Copper family. Bob Copper and his son Brett Copper have spent their entire careers in the self-storage industry. Copper Storage Management offers maximum convenience and service through a fully remote business model, cutting the costs of part-time or full-time on-site storage managers. Copper Storage Management is committed to the success of its customers by streamlining a multitude of services and operations.
