Birmingham, Alabama
Exhausting Weather Climate control is essential in Birmingham. While winters are relatively mild, averaging about 54 degrees during the day and 34 during the night at the coldest time of year, Summers are hot and humid. In fact, Birmingham is among the most humid cities in the U.S. That sort of weather isn’t just hard on people and their pets, but on our possessions, too. Over time, leaving your things in a facility without climate control is like keeping them in a steamy bathroom. Moisture in the air can cause serious damage to fabrics, books , musical instruments , and more. If you’ll be loading and unloading your belongings during the hot, humid months, ask different facilities if they have measures to help customers deal with the weather, such as indoor loading areas. Get The Best Security Possible It’s a sad fact that the crime rate in Birmingham is much higher than elsewhere in the country. In fact, The National Crime Index rates cities from 1 to 100, with 1 being the least safe, and 100 the most. Birmingham’s rank is an 1 . To put it colloquially, crime in Birmingham is bad. Naturally, then, you should look for facilities with top security. Our article on storage security systems contains our recommendations for self-storage facility security and is a good guide to help you recognize great security when you see it. Population Drop While most areas continue to grow, their populations increasing year by year, Birmingham’s is dropping. In 1990 the main city’s population, not counting the greater metro area, was 265,000, and in 2013, it was 212,000. However, the greater Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan population has been growing. This could mean that self-storage prices will get lower as the core population continues to move away. Major Events Events like sports games or festivals affect traffic, which in turn can affect your drive to and from your self-storage unit. In Birmingham, these events include the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival and the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival , which both take place in late August, the Sloss Fright Furnace haunted house around Halloween, and the Moseley Folk Festival in September, to name just a few. These events draw crowds of thousands. Be aware of where they take place and when they take place. They will likely cause an increase in traffic in the immediate area and along any path taken to get to the event in question. If you need to get to your self-storage, try to go when these events are not taking place.
Exhausting Weather
Climate control is essential in Birmingham. While winters are relatively mild, averaging about 54 degrees during the day and 34 during the night at the coldest time of year,Summers are hot and humid. In fact, Birmingham is among the most humid cities in the U.S. That sort of weather isn’t just hard on people and their pets, but on our possessions, too. Over time, leaving your things in a facility without climate control is like keeping them in a steamy bathroom. Moisture in the air can cause serious damage to fabrics, books, musical instruments, and more.
If you’ll be loading and unloading your belongings during the hot, humid months, ask different facilities if they have measures to help customers deal with the weather, such as indoor loading areas.Get The Best Security Possible
It’s a sad fact that the crime rate in Birmingham is much higher than elsewhere in the country. In fact, The National Crime Index rates cities from 1 to 100, with 1 being the least safe, and 100 the most. Birmingham’s rank is an 1. To put it colloquially, crime in Birmingham is bad. Naturally, then, you should look for facilities with top security. Our article on storage security systems contains our recommendations for self-storage facility security and is a good guide to help you recognize great security when you see it.Population Drop
While most areas continue to grow, their populations increasing year by year, Birmingham’s is dropping. In 1990 the main city’s population, not counting the greater metro area, was 265,000, and in 2013, it was 212,000. However, the greater Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan population has been growing. This could mean that self-storage prices will get lower as the core population continues to move away.Major Events
Events like sports games or festivals affect traffic, which in turn can affect your drive to and from your self-storage unit. In Birmingham, these events include the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival and the Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, which both take place in late August, the Sloss Fright Furnace haunted house around Halloween, and the Moseley Folk Festival in September, to name just a few. These events draw crowds of thousands. Be aware of where they take place and when they take place. They will likely cause an increase in traffic in the immediate area and along any path taken to get to the event in question. If you need to get to your self-storage, try to go when these events are not taking place.Storage FAQ's
Yes, climate-controlled spaces are available in Birmingham due to the varying weather. Temperatures range from 30.2 to 37.4, which can dramatically affect things in your storage unit. For storing items such as wine, wooden items, electronics, metals, artwork, etc. storage facilities recommend that you rent a climate-controlled unit. For questions and more details, please contact a local facility.
Generally the prices of storage units in Birmingham vary based on the size of the storage unit and the location of the unit in the facility. Prices range between 39.0 and 145.0, but representatives can better assist you once they have the details of your storage needs.
Yes, most storage facilities sell boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, and other items for your packing and moving needs.
Most facilities in Birmingham schedule professional pest control services every month, and twice a month during summer months.
Drive-up storage units are typically more expensive and not as clean as interior units. Drive-up units are more exposed to the elements (water, dust, etc.) and are therefore not as clean as interior units. Interior units, on the other hand, have a much better climate. Essentially, the desire to rent a drive-up unit comes from clients thinking that they will be visiting their unit very frequently, which is surprisingly not the case. Most people don't come to their units as often as they think they will, so given the cost and cleanliness issues, it's better to rent an interior storage unit.
In Birmingham, there are 76 storage facilities, with a total of 10 storage units. Storage unit sizes generally range from 5' X 5' to 12' X 25'. Call one of your local facilities to have a representative find what size unit is best for you.
Some factors to keep in mind when choosing a storage facility in Birmingham are: weather, peak rush hour times, items that you will be storing, and location within Birmingham.
Storage companies in Birmingham offer a month-to-month lease. If for some reason you would like to cancel your lease during a particular month, please contact one of the facility managers to assist you.
Storage managers would be happy to help you determine which size unit is best for you so that you're not paying for a 12' X 25' unit when you really need a 5' X 5' unit. Please reference our <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> for more information.
Once you move in and feel that you need to move into a smaller or bigger space, storage facilities are happy to accommodate your move. Before renting a space, it is recommended that you speak to a storage facility representative to help you find the best sized unit for your needs. If things change through the course of your lease, they will help make the transition to your next unit as efficient and simple as possible. We also have a <a href='/size-guide/' class='size_guide_pop_over'>size guide</a> that may answer some preliminary questions you may have.
No, no one in the storage facilities has access to your space unless you specifically ask them or give them the right to do so. For example, you may want them to have access to your unit for things you may want delivered directly to your unit.
We recommend that you get insurance for your belongings because the contents of the units are not insured through storage facilities.
No, storage facilities do not provide movers. However, managers and team members would be happy to provide you with a list of reliable and reasonably priced movers in Birmingham. See our <a href='#'>resource guide</a> for movers in Birmingham.
No, storage facility employees do not have copies of the keys used for the units. If you lose your key, check with the facility for lock cutting fees. They may also be able to sell another lock and key to you.
Most storage facilities in Birmingham accept deliveries for their customers so that they don't have to go through the process of moving every time they need something to be placed in their storage units. They will keep your items in the office and will inform you when they arrive so that you can place them in your storage unit at your convenience.
You have 76 facilities to choose from in Birmingham. Access hours range from 8 to 24 hours a day. Please contact your local facility for more specific information about your unit.
Yes, storage managers can provide you with tips and techniques on how to most efficiently utilize your storage space. Their hope is that you can have easy access to your items and that your storage space is worth every penny of your money.
Students and active military members are clients that have unique needs because of the nature of their schedules. Most storage facilities in Birmingham offer discounts to students, and discounts and different policies for active military members. Please call your local facility or see our <a href='/university-self-storage/'>students</a> and <a href='/military-self-storage/'>active military members</a> pages to get detailed and updated information.
Most storage facilities accept cash, credit cards, or checks. Always ask about autopay, it's faster and much more convenient.
Most storage companies in Birmingham only provide invoices upon request.
Security is every storage operator's priority. Speak with the storage manager of a facility of your liking in Birmingham to find out what security measures they take to protect your belongings.
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