When you rent a storage unit, you expect your stored items to be safe, secure, and well-maintained. Unfortunately, many thieves view storage units as lucrative, easy targets. Stayton Mini Storage, the top choice of Stayton residents for reliable storage space, has some simple tips renters can follow to keep their storage units on lockdown.

Here are three simple tips for securing your storage unit: 

• Always Lock Your Storage Unit: You would be surprised how many people leave their storage units completely unlocked, available for anyone to walk in and grab what they want. Every time you leave your storage space unattended, make sure you lock it. For extra security, use a heavy duty disc lock, which is designed to prevent lock cutting. Thieves are not going to waste time trying to break into a well-secured storage space when there are unlocked units nearby.
• Choose A Storage Building Enclosed By A Fence: Storage buildings fully enclosed with a fence are a huge red flag. Anyone could access the storage facility with relative ease. That’s great news for thieves, but it’s not a risk you want to take. Beyond full fence enclosure, the type of fence matters too. A tall metal fence is going to be far more secure than a simple picket fence.  
• Use A Storage Space With Keypad Gates: The fence around the storage units is only effective if it’s gated properly. Gates with additional security such as keypads ensure only authorized individuals can enter the storage building area. Oftentimes, these codes are personalized for each renter, so on the rare occasion that thieves gain access, the perpetrators are easily identifiable.

Residents in the Stayton, Oregon, area have trusted Stayton Mini Storage to keep their possession safe for more than two decades. With more than 500 storage units built with security in mind, the storage facility is the clear choice for quality self-storage. To see the current specials or learn more about the storage spaces available, visit the website or call (503) 769-6464 today.