How To Improve Security for Your Self Storage Facility
When running a storage facility, your clients rely on you to provide a safe and secure environment for their vehicles, boats, or RVs. You have the responsibility to protect their prized possessions from vandalism, theft, and damage. At The Storage Mall Management Company, we offer safe and secure self storage property management services to our clients. Here are a few ways we can help you improve security for your self storage facility:
Implement Access Control
A fence complimented with alarms can keep unwanted visitors out, helping to make your facility more secure. Have an access control system in place to regulate who enters and exits the property. Use keypads, security codes, or biometric scanners to restrict access to only authorized personnel and clients.
Invest in Surveillance Cameras
Your storage facility may require multiple surveillance cameras installed strategically to monitor people and activities within your premises. Where you place your cameras directly influences their effectiveness in deterring and capturing wrongdoings. You can start by installing surveillance cameras at the facility’s entrance, exit, and common areas like hallways. This allows facility owners to monitor suspicious activity and act quickly if someone tries to break in.
Establish Proper Lighting
Running a safe self storage property management business requires you to keep your premises well-lit to reduce safety concerns. The lighting scheme you choose can play a significant role in deterring crime and also assist with surveillance. Your facility should have ample lighting in the driveways, walkways, and common areas. You may also want to try installing motion-sensor lights that can detect movement and illuminate specific areas of your property as needed.
Train Your Staff
Your staff is the first line of defense when it comes to security, as they are the ones who interact with customers. We can train your staff on how to detect suspicious behaviors and situations to manage your facility’s security risks. Our training covers handling stressful situations with customers and what steps to take if there’s a break-in. Making your staff aware of the security protocols can help prevent incidents from escalating in your facility.
Conduct Background Checks
Before you accept new customers who bring their belongings into your facility, ask for identification and conduct a background check. For the units you are allowed to sublet, you must also do a background check on the secondary user. This will reduce the chances of renting to someone who has a history of past-due payments. Hiring a management company allows you to focus on other tasks while we handle any difficult billing tasks.
Contact a Self Storage Property Management Company
Customers may be more likely to work with a storage company with a reputation for implementing proper security measures. Individuals using your facility will be able to trust you with their vehicles, boats, and other valuables. A professional property management company can advise you on the right security measures to implement to protect your storage facility. Contact The Storage Mall Management Company today to learn more about our third-party management services and how we will implement various security features on your property.