How to Find a Storage Unit for Antiques

So the time has come to put antiques and/or family heirlooms in storage, and just thinking about the daunting task is enough to make you stressed. Beyond just getting the antique safely to storage, you need to find somewhere that it won't get damaged. These items can range from valuable to irreplaceable, so we do not want any harm to come to them.

Take a deep breath. This does not have to hard. We have three easy steps that will make finding storage for your antiques much easier.

1) Find a Storage Unit 
There are no shortage of storage facilities to choose your storage unit from, so you can be as picky as you want. If the manager of storage facility doesn't want to answer your questions then you can go find some place that will. To protect your antiques from damage while in storage, you will want to choose a storage unit that has climate control. Fluctuating environmental conditions can damage or even ruin antiques. There are not climate control systems in every storage unit, so it is imperative that you make sure you get a storage
unit with climate control.

2) Choose a Mover 
Antiques are extremely heavy and extremely easy to damage. This combination is not good for leaving it to the amateurs or yourself. For these reasons, we highly recommend carefully choosing a moving company. When you are selecting a mover you should call to ask about moving valuable items. Ask them about what packaging and safety precautions they take when moving valuable items. If they do not have an answer that pleases you, choose someone else. Also, make sure that the Better Business Bureau approves of the moving company to make sure they are a credible company to begin with.

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3) Check Your Insurance
Do not rely on mover's insurance for antiques, because these free plans almost always depend on the weight of an object. Your antique is probably worth more than its weight, so if anything did get damaged it would be a major loss for you.
Also, you will probably need to provide proof of insurance before a good storage facility will agree to store valuable objects. If your plan does not cover your furniture, you may need to get insurance for the antiques from a third party.

Once you have done all three of the steps, you are done! Give yourself a pat on the back. Moving and storing precious items is a very stressful occurrence for everyone, so don't feel bad if the thought of storing your antiques is making you go bonkers. Happy moving!