Concord Storage Units
Concord storage units are the personal storage solutions for families and businesses in this California town. Located just 30 miles east of San Francisco, CA, Concord once served as commuter suburb for San Francisco and Oakland, CA, but corporations have established branches in Concord in recent years. Banking and telecommunications are two of the largest industries in Concord, and the city is home to one of America's largest shopping malls.
The proximity of Concord to the San Francisco Bay and other California cities gives residents plenty of opportunity for recreation and nearby vacation spots. Concord storage units are great for storing sporting equipment and seasonal items, like beach umbrellas and even motorized vehicles. These things take up precious space in the garage during the chilly winters, so put them someplace where they won't be under foot.
Concord storage units are inexpensive options for short-term or extended rental. Whether you are preparing for a move, reorganizing an office or just clearing out clutter, Concord storage units give you flexible options and various features to optimize your storage space. Take a tour of several units to decide which one suits your needs.
Mobile Storage
In the past, traditional storage facilities loaded renters' belongings and moved them to a unit. The more recent trend of California self storage had renters move their own things. Now, there is a burgeoning method of storage that combines elements of the two.
With mobile units, the facility drops off a pod at the renter's home or business. The renter loads it himself without the hassle of driving his belongings to the facility. When the container is filled, the facility collects the unit and takes it back to be stored. The renter can then arrange for the unit to be returned and unpacked when he is ready to vacate.
The advantage of mobile units is that the hassle of renting a van or making multiple car trips to the facility is eliminated. Some companies might even offer manpower to load the container at your home for free or a small fee. The disadvantage is that access might be limited. Sometimes the containers are stacked in such a way that access is impossible. The renter may have to give several days' notice before accessing his things, and there may even be a fee for pulling your container out of the warehouse.
For renters looking to store things for a long time without needing frequent access to them, mobile Concord storage units can be attractive alternatives to more traditional facilities. Some companies will also relocate your container to another facility outside of Concord if you are moving to a new CA town. This option works well for people who are building a new home or office and need temporary storage in the interim.
Flexible Lease Terms
Most Concord storage units operate on monthly contracts. Renters can keep their units for a brief time or for several years. The renter is billed each month that the unit is occupied, and can give minimal notice--usually a week--before vacating.
This flexibility works well for people who only need to store seasonal items. Renters can put away their summer gear from September to April and empty the unit from May to August. If the unit is empty, the renter can avoid paying rent for unused space several months out of the year.
Likewise, renters can keep the units year-round, storing and retrieving things as necessary. Holiday decorations, winter clothes, ski gear and other seasonal items can come out as they are needed, and then be returned when the season ends. Check the facility's policies to be sure you have unlimited access to your things.
Monthly leases are attractive for short-term renters, but long-term renters may benefit by committing to several months at a time. Some Concord storage units may offer loyalty discounts, where renters can pay for three months and get the fourth month free, for example. They may also give a discount for paying for several months' rent in advance. Renters are subject to rate increases without notice in many cases, but pre-paid renters may be able to lock-in a lower rate.
One lease term that is not flexible is the payment schedule. Missing a payment can result in eviction from the unit and seizure of the unit contents for collateral. Some Concord storage units offer direct withdrawal for automatic payment. This is a guarantee that the rent will be paid on time as long as the account has sufficient funds. Pre-paying is another safeguard against missing a payment.
Concord storage units have many features and options to choose from. Fill out our easy-to-use form for more information about Concord units, and to schedule a visit today. A facility manager will be happy to give you a tour and answer any questions.