Long term storage Southend will be an excellent place to safely store your family heirlooms. Read on to find out why. 

Family heirlooms hold a great deal of sentimental value. They are often a way that families have been linked for generations. What a family considers heirlooms will differ from family to family. It could be jewellery, antique furniture, books, artwork etc. 

If you don’t have the room to have them in your home or you are worried about them being safe, it is a good idea to consider other places to store them. Long term storage Southend will be an excellent option. 

Within this article, we will look at how to store family heirlooms and let you know why you should be using long term storage Southend to store it all. 

Protecting Your Family Heirlooms Whilst In Long Term Storage Southend

Your family heirlooms will be really important to you so you not only need to know that they are in a secure place but you need to know that they will stay in good condition whilst being stored. Within this section, we will guide you through some of our tips for keeping your family heirlooms protected whilst in long term storage Southend. 

Make An Inventory Of Your Heirlooms

Firstly, you should go through all your heirlooms and make a list of everything, making sure to be detailed about what it is, the condition it is in and any damage it has already sustained. If the item is in fairly bad condition, you could consider restoration before storing it. Local business TS Baskett Furniture Restoration would be able to help you with any antique furniture in need of restoration. 

Next, make a separate list of all the extremely fragile or irreplaceable items that need extra special care and consideration. 

Finally, take a photograph of each item. This is good to have as a reference and will be useful if you ever need to make any claims to insurers. 

Think About What Your Need To Store 

As we have said above, family heirlooms come in all shapes and sizes and how you store them will differ depending on the item. 

For example, a large antique clock will need different care than pieces of artwork or photographs. 

So, before you begin packing up your items or thinking about storage solutions, really think about what your family heirlooms are. 

Use High Level Packing Material

With valuable heirlooms it is really important that you use the right kind of packing materials. You should use bubble wrap, packing peanuts and strong, multiwalled boxes. If you are storing items like artwork or photographs, you should wrap them in acid-free paper. 

Pack And Label Everything

Once you have all the right packing materials, you need to carefully pack and label everything. 

Your labels should have a detailed list of what is in the box or behind the packing. If items are fragile, make sure to mark them as FRAGILE.  

Find The Right Long Term Storage Southend 

When it comes to finding the right storage, we do not recommend storing family heirlooms in your loft or basement because it is difficult to maintain a consistent and stable environment. Basements have issues with moisture and lofts can have seasonal temperature extremes; too cold temperatures can cause shrinking and cracking, while temperatures that are too hot can cause swelling and warping.

If you have the space to display your heirlooms in your home, this will be a great option but, if you do not have the space within your home, long term storage Southend will be an excellent solution. A storage unit within a self storage facility will give you a clean, safe space in which to store your heirlooms. 

Consider Insurance 

Even with all the right packing materials and the right long term storage Southend, mishaps can still happen so it is important to insure your heirlooms. 

A lot of house insurance does not cover a storage unit but, with our self storage, you can be placed on our insurance policy for a small monthly fee and your items will be covered. 

Why You Should Choose Our Long Term Storage Southend

There are many self storage facilities for you to choose from. Within this section, we will talk you through why you should choose our long term storage Southend. 

Variety Of Storage Units Available 

Our long term storage Southend has a variety of storage units for you to choose from. Our storage units in our Southend facility start at 15 square feet and go up to 330 square feet so we will have a storage unit that fits your needs. 

No matter what family heirlooms you have that need storing, we will have a storage unit that works for you. 

Safe And Secure Long Term Storage Southend

When it comes to looking for long term storage Southend, you should always be on the lookout for a self storage facility that has a high level of security. 

All of our storage units are fitted with state of the art security systems. Each of our storage units has an alarm and smoke and fire detectors. There is also 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Southend facility. Your belongings will be safe with us. 

Flexible Rental Contracts

You will also want to be on the lookout for self storage facilities with flexible rental contracts. 

With all of our Southend storage, we only offer flexible rental contracts so you will always be in control of your storage. This means that if you need to change your storage at any point during your rental period – upsizing or downsizing – you are free to do so. You will just need to have a chat with the Southend team. 

You are also free to leave your storage unit before your rental period has expired. We just need you to give us a short period of notice. 

Storing Family Heirlooms In Long Term Storage Southend 

When it comes to storing family heirlooms, it is really important that you get it right. You need to, firstly, make a detailed list of all your heirlooms, making sure to note the condition that each item is in. You need to get the right packing material and to pack and label each item carefully. 

Next, you need to find the right long term storage Southend and, no matter where you are storing the items, you should consider getting insurance. 

Our long term storage Southend will be able to provide you with safe, secure storage that is perfect for your needs and that comes with flexible rental contracts. And, for a small monthly fee, you can be placed on our insurance policy. 

We hope you have found this article helpful. If you would like to know more about our long term storage Southend, please give us a call on: 01702 845 215 or click here.