How Choosing a premium Storage Facility can actually save you money

Did you know that choosing the right storage facility can actually save you money (time = money) and give you peace of mind (=priceless).  Choosing a storage facility that is convenient and makes it easy to get in and out (literally) and not cause undue damage of your valubales or be at a high risk will save you money in the end.   

Whatever situation you are in, storing some of your valuables might just give you the breathing room and peace of mind you are after. Here at Bow City Storage we take pride in being able to offer you convenient, premium, climate controlled self storage units. We have a variety of sizes and feature amenities that will help keep your valuables safe and secure for your long term or short term rental needs.  

Read on to learn about premium storage units and the benefits that come with them

1. Climate control (heated storage)

 No one wants to leave their belongings in a storage unit for an extended period only to find that, upon returning, their items are damaged and destroyed. Some of these items can be worth thousands of dollars, and will cost you even more if you have to replace or fix them once damaged.  Fluctuations in temperature can be detrimental to your valuables and is never worth the risk of losing precious memories, heirlooms, and prized possessions.  To prevent this from happening, you need to choose climate-controlled storage whenever you are keeping important items such as jewelry, art, furniture, electronics, and documents.  

2. Access is convenient

Using your phone to access your unit is now available at some storage facilities.  This premium feature means you can access our facility and your unit by way of an App.  No more lost or forgotten keys, or needing to share keys among family members.  You can share a “digital key” and be assured you will always have your key on you if you have your cellphone with you.  Look for a facility that offers this premium feature.

3. Extra high ceilings

A good storage facility should encourage everyone to make use of floor height and ceiling height by carefully stacking items.  The extra ceiling height means you can store larger items in our units such as canoes and kayaks.  It also means you can place items creatively (standing a couch on one end, for example) to maximize the floor space you pay for.  Did you know that you can get extra high ceilings at Bow City Storage.  All of our ground floor is outfitted with 10 foot high ceilings, which allow for even more storage space vertically.

4. Lighting and alarms

One of the first things to consider when storing your belongings is how safe they will be once left out of sight.  It is well worth it to find a facility that has lit hallways 24 hours a day.  A premium facility will also ensure only current customers have access to the building – the building is closed to non-customers.  At Bow City Storage we have both of those and thirdly we have heat and motion detection in our smart units and our access software system will notify us if motion was detected.  Fourth we have security surveillance inside and outside the facility for everyone’s peace of mind.

Our facility uses a computer controlled access system for further security. This ensures that no one but you has entry to your unit and allows us to track access in and out of the facility.   Choosing a facility with top-notch security features, especially when you are storing items of either sentimental or monetary value will give you greater peace of mind (which is priceless) to know that your belongings will not be easily compromised.

5. Power, Internet, and phone access

Depending on how you plan on using your storage unit, having access to WIFI internet and an office or boardroom may be an important time saving feature. If you are a small business owner looking to manage inventory out of a convenient storage facility, choosing a premium facility has the potential to save you money in the end.  Bow City Storage has these features built in for your convenience.  

6. Overhead doors for easy access

Indoor heated loading bay makes loading and unloading a breeze.  Premium facilities are starting to offer this feature and Bow City Storage ensured it could offer 4 indoor loading bays for its customers.  Our Calgary winters can be long and harsh (and change on a dime too!) and our indoor heated loading will make moving in to your unit as comfortable as possible (think light jacket or t-shirt during winter). 

For more information on our conveniently located, premium storage facility in Southwest Calgary, call us at 403 BOW CITY.  The Team will be very happy to show the benefits of storing at Bow City Storage.