Stating that “Self-storage is often seen as consumerism gone wild,” Long then explains that:

Storage facilities are getting into the green game to make their facilities more appealing to consumers, save energy and save money.”

One way to do this is to use storage facility rooftops for solar panels, which we’ve done here at Cedar Storage.

As Long writes:

The layout of storage facilities makes them ideal for solar energy panels. Green Warrior, a company that specializes in solar panels for mini storage, points out that rooftop solar power makes sense in the dense structure of a storage facility, where units are tightly packed and buildings are simple. (See an example at Cedar Storage in Utah.)”

The article even features a picture of our solar panels here at Cedar Storage.

Read the entire article here.

Our storage panels are yet another reason to choose Cedar Storage for your Cedar City, Utah storage needs!

Choose and rent your Cedar City storage unit now.

Suppose you work a 9 – 5 job. Your storage unit facility closes at 5:30 or 6, and you need to drop something off or pick something up from your unit during a week day.

Does that give you enough time to do it after work? Probably not.

Luckily, having on-site resident managers allows us to serve our customers better, giving them the convenience of 24/7 access.

Stories of How 24/7 Access Has Helped Our Customers

One time the power went out when customers were still in the facility.

In any other facility, they would have been locked in until power came back on. But we were there to let them out of the gate.

One of our customers was thrown out of her house late at night. We rented her a unit at 9:30 p.m.

We were the only storage units in Cedar City available to her at that time.

One woman drove from North Carolina to pick up some items for a friend. She arrived after the gate closed.

Had her friend stored in another facility, she would have had to wait until morning. Fortunately, we were able to help her out.

On another occasion, a microburst of wind tore part of a roof off, exposing some of our storage units.

We arrived within 15 minutes to move the customers’ belongings to another unit and repair the roof.

We invite you to compare Cedar Storage to every other self-storage facility in Cedar City.

We can give you a free estimate to help you choose just the right storage unit size for your needs.

Ready to rent your Cedar City storage unit? Click here.

Self-storage is a store-at-your-own-risk proposition.

No matter how professional the facility, theft or damage are still possibilities, however unlikely.

No location is completely immune from natural disaster.

Insuring the valuables in your self storage space in Cedar City is simple, inexpensive, and smart — even if you’re just storing for a short time.

Homeowner’s and renter’s insurance policies usually don’t cover valuables you’ve removed from your home to store in another location.

Insurance Options

When choosing a rental insurance policy, make sure it covers loss due to fire, flood, weather, theft, and other events beyond your control.

There are three self-storage insurance options:

1. Insurance purchased directly from your self-storage facility
2. Insurance though an independent self-storage insurance agency
3. Insurance through a private insurance agency

How Much Does Self-Storage Rental Insurance Cost?

The cost of self storage insurance depends on the company and coverage you choose.

Most insurance policies for Cedar City self-storage units are relatively cheap.

They usually cost about 50 cents to $2 for every $100 value amount of storage. Deductibles can range from $100-$500.

On average, coverage starts at $1,000 for $6 per month and ends at $15,000 for $24 per month.

Save Money By Adding Rental Insurance to Your Existing Policy

If you already have renter’s or homeowner’s insurance, you may be able to add storage insurance to your current policy.

Your rates will be much lower than if you were to insure with a specialty storage insurance company and you may even qualify for a multiple-line discount.

We want to make sure your valuables are safe and protected in your Cedar City storage unit.

Please contact us for additional information regarding self-storage rental insurance.

1. Begin packing a couple of days before you move. Careful packing pays by preventing breakage and loss of small and fragile items. And moving time is a great time to weed out old, unwanted or unneeded possessions. They only take up storage space.

2. Secure packing materials. You’ll want plenty of sturdy corrugated boxes, packing paper, sealing tape, and a magic marker-type pen.

3. Prepare your appliances: Tape all appliance doors shut when moving. Wedge doors open in storage. Secure all moveable parts with paper or wedge. Wrap a paper pad around each item for protection.

Freezer, refrigerator, washer and dryer make excellent packing cartons for bedding, towels and clothing. Always clean your stove before moving and give utility companies a few days’ notice to disconnect appliances.

4. Prepare your beds: Lash bed rails together with rope or plastic tape. As you take beds apart, mark all pieces so you know which goes with which headboard, etc. Place covers on mattresses to keep them clean during moving and storage.

5. Pack books in small boxes. Books get heavy in bunches. Pack them in small cartons, holding weight to under 30 pounds for easy lifting. Line all book cartons with plastic and fill empty spaces with packing paper. (Garbage bags work well as a liner).

6. Use dresser space wisely. Make your bureau/dresser drawers earn their passage as extra packing boxes. Fill them with a few small and fragile items. Sweaters, blankets, and towels make excellent padding.

7. Go easy on your back. Hold weight of all packing boxes under 30 pounds. With a marking pen, list contents of each carton on the side. For load sizing, multiply length x width x height of each carton if that information is not already on the carton.

8. Protect your chairs. Protect all chair legs by wrapping them in packing paper. Leave slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic chair covers.

9. Pack your clothing properly. Clothing that ordinarily hangs in a closet should be packed in a wardrobe box.

10. Pack your dishes safely. Take your time when packing dishes. Wrap each one with packing tissue and cushion them in the carton with crumpled packing paper. Keep dish pack cartons under 30 pounds for easy handling and safe riding.

11. Pack glasses carefully. Wrap with tissue and pad with crumpled packing paper just like dishes.

12. Pack lamp shades in individual boxes with plenty of paper for padding. Lamp bases ride securely in bureau drawers, freezers and washing machines. For safety, pad them well with towels and blankets.

13. Do Not Store Combustibles or Perishables! such as old paint, cleaning fluids, gasoline, etc. Make certain all fuel is drained or burned out of gasoline powered equipment. Throw away anything that could possibly cause fire.

Do not store food in open containers or any item which could attract rodents or pests. Why risk your possessions just to keep a few cents’ worth of leftovers?

• Rent the smallest amount of space you need and pack the space until full. Contact us for a free estimate to make sure you don’t pay for extra space.

• A box for everything and everything in a box, is the best protection of your goods. Use uniform sizes of boxes and stack them shoulder high to maximize your total storage space.

• Prepare your unit by placing plastic on the floor under your goods. Be sure the plastic laps up over the walls a few inches on every side.

• Leave a small air space between the goods stored and the storage unit walls.

• Store lightweight small items around the back of the storage unit. Move large, heavy items into storage last.

• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.

• Protect your mattresses, sofas, and chairs with plastic covers or blankets.

• Cover the entire load with a light plastic cover to protect it from dust.

• Use a good quality lock on your storage unit door. Cheap locks rust.

• Insure your goods while in storage. Ask us how to secure self storage insurance at reasonable rates.

• Keep a list of all items in storage as well as pictures, and descriptions to remember what’s in there, and to make it easier to access.

Need a Cedar City storage unit? Contact us for a free estimate or rent one now.