How Self-Storage Can Help Your Renovation Project

By John Doe

Published on May 06, 2020

Whether renovations are done by a contractor or by a homeowner, the contents of the house are likely to be in the way or are at risk of being damaged by the renovation operations. Dust and paint can damage furniture and electronics. Using the garage for storage may not be a viable solution.

Self-storage offers a clean safe alternative to shuffling furniture and vulnerable items from room to room. Items that are sensitive to temperature changes can be stored in a temperature-controlled environment, usually at a small premium above the cost of an unheated storage unit.

Self-storage should be considered an important component of any home renovation project at the planning stage. Determine the items you need to store and contact a self-storage center today! The knowledgeable staff at Bluebird Self Storage facilities can determine the size and type of storage unit you will need.

When choosing a self-storage center ask what the terms of the rental agreement are. Many self-storage facilities work on a first-of-the-month system, whereby you will be billed on the 1st of each month and will not qualify for a rent refund if you move out in the middle of a month. This means that you could be paying for a lot of storage that you didn’t need and never used at the end of the day. Other self-storage facilities will only refund your unused days if you move out before the 15th of each month.

At Bluebird Self Storage, by comparison, we like to make things easy. Your month starts on the day that you move in, and that becomes your monthly anniversary billing date – this avoids the complication of a pro-rated payment when you first move in. Then, when you are ready to vacate, provided you give us the required one month’s notice, we will always refund any and all unused days, right on the spot, regardless of where you are in your monthly anniversary billing cycle. As Tom Waits said, “The large print giveth and the fine print taketh away”. This flexibility is especially important given the uncertainty inherent in the time required to complete a renovation project.

Bluebird Self Storage provides self-storage in Red Deer, Sherwood Park, Edmonton, Cochrane, Canmore, and many more locations for homeowners who are undertaking renovation projects. These facilities also sell moving boxes and other packing supplies to make moving your items into storage more convenient.

Check out our facilities or contact Bluebird Self Storage to get started today!

Frequently Asked Self Storage Questions

What size storage unit is right for me?

Finding the right storage unit depends on the number of possessions you plan on storing at our facility. The more items you have, the more space you’ll need. At every Bluebird facility, we offer units ranging from below 5’ x 5’ to 10’ x 30’ or even larger, so you can find the right amount of storage space. To find the right unit size, explore our Storage Unit Size Guide or read this resource to see which unit fits your needs best.

Can I buy boxes and packing supplies at Bluebird?

Yes! If you’re about to move into a storage unit, our facility offers moving and storage supplies that help protect your belongings. Our supplies range from boxes, packing tape, mattress and furniture covers, and so much more!

How long can I rent a unit?

We don’t have any long-term agreements at Bluebird, so you can rent your unit for as little as a month or two or upwards of a year if you’d like! If circumstances change, we can always extend or shorten your storage stay with us.

How do I access my storage unit?

You, selected family, and any business associates can access your local facility by using our secure keypad entry using a personal security code. Individual units are protected by a lock that is only accessible by the customer. Only contacts you authorize will be able to access your unit.

Typical daily access hours are from 6AM - 11PM, so you can always access your stuff when you need it. Check with the location nearest you for more information about access hours.

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