Lafayette Storage Units
Lafayette storage units offer a variety of sizes and features at competitive rates. Self storage has become a booming business in Louisiana and all over the United States. Renters can benefit from this highly competitive market, since Lafayette storage units offer discounts on their already affordable rental prices.
No matter what you have to store, there is a unit to accommodate you. From small, closet-size units that hold a few boxes of knickknacks to garage-size warehouses that can fit whole houses' worth of furniture, there is a space that is clean and secure so your things come out in the same condition they went in. Some facilities even offer bays for recreational vehicles to protect them from the elements and keep them out of your garage.
Lafayette storage units are not only for residents of this southern Louisiana city. Lafayette businesses can also rent storage units for a variety of uses. Many doctors', lawyers' and accountants' offices keep off-site archives of patient records and other important documents in secure Lafayette storage units. LA businesses can also save money by buying supplied in bulk without having to take up office space to store the excess. Likewise, retailers can keep surplus merchandise and seasonal displays accessible but out of the way until they are needed. Online merchants can even operate a small-scale distribution center out of an affordable storage unit.
Climate Controls
Lafayette is located just miles from the Gulf of Mexico on the West Gulf Coastal Plain. Like many southern coastal areas, summers are hot and humid and winters are mild and somewhat damp. Temperatures can hover near 100 degrees in the summer months, and showers occur frequently. This warm humidity is a real threat to items kept in Lafayette storage units.
Traditional storage units are made of cinderblock walls and corrugated metal doors with little to no insulation. Atmospheric moisture penetrates every unit, and this constant dampness and warmth is the perfect breeding ground for mildew. With little ventilation and no climate controls, mildew destroys paper and cardboard boxes, causes metal to rust and makes mattresses, clothes and upholstered furniture moldy and musty. Much of this damage is irreparable, and the facility is not responsible for the damage. Even an insurance policy, which most LA renters are required to have, will not cover mildew and mold in most cases.
To combat this, many Lafayette storage units offer climate controls. These insulated, ventilated units have their temperature and moisture levels monitored and regulated. Like central air in the home, climate controls keep the temperature regulated in spite of outside conditions, and they filter moisture from the air. This feature is absolutely necessary for LA businesses storing paper documents, and it is highly recommended for renters storing furniture, mattresses, clothes and wood items that can warp in high humidity.
Climate controls are a costly feature. Not all stored items need to be in climate-controlled storage units, so consider the vulnerability of your belongings. If you choose to pay the premium for climate controls, ensure that the Lafayette facility has a back-up generator in case power is lost to keep the temperature and moisture regulated. If you choose to forgo this costly option, you can place dehumidifiers in your unit, moisture-absorbing crystals that filter excessive humidity from the air.
Mobile Units
A growing trend in Lafayette self storage is mobility. Mobile facilities offer their customers convenience and a practically hands-free approach to storing their things. There are primarily two arrangements that companies offer for mobile containers. Some will transport the unit to your home where you can load it at your convenience and keep it on-site as a sort of second garage. Even more attractive are the companies that drop off a unit for you to load and then retrieve it to store in their warehouses.
The latter is a great option for families packing up whole rooms for remodeling or other projects where they have a lot to store and no need to access their things immediately. This arrangement also ensures that families are not violating Lafayette ordinances or neighborhood association covenants. When the renter is ready to unload the unit, the facility will transport it back to the home. The trade-off for this convenience is limited access. The renter may have to call ahead to access the unit at the facility, unlike traditional Lafayette storage units that can be accessed at any time, and they may have to pay a stocking fee.
Lafayette storage units offer convenience and affordability to answer Lafayette residents' organization needs. Schedule a visit with several Lafayette storage units to see all that they have to offer. Fill out our easy-to-use form for more information about Louisiana facilities and to contact a facility manager.