Size Matters – Overland Park Storage Units

Leasing storing space to customers is a thriving business. No doubt, space considerations are paramount from both perspectives – the lessee and the leaser. Prices can mount significantly from one unit size to the next. As a renter, you would lament hiring a unit when a smaller one would have met the purpose as well. The difference translates to a lot of dollars drained for nothing. It is, therefore, helpful to get an estimate of what different sizes can actually hold. First, let us see what sizes are available taking Overland Park self storage as a reference standard.

5feet x 5feet- This is one of the smallest sizes available. The dimensions are in feet, and the depth is generally a little over 5 feet giving the unit a cubic appearance. Unit of this size corresponds to the size of a small closet ideal for storing stuff from a small bedroom. Furniture items of smaller size along with office inventories like file archives and other items can be stored comfortably.

5feet x 10feet- Equivalent to a large walk in closet a unit of this size will hold furniture items of moderate size like chairs or even a couch along with file boxes and sundry equipment.

5feet x 15feet- Most Overland Park self storage units of this size would resemble a very small room and will hold stuff likewise. Bikes and motorcycles, lawnmowers, furniture, and boxes, etc. can be stored comfortably in these units.

10feet x 10feet- A popular size in Overland Park self storage units , this will hold stuff corresponding to a one-bedroom apartment including appliances like refrigerator or washer and dryer.

10feet x 20feet- If you are looking to store a car or truck, this is the size for you. Equivalent to a one car garage, this size has ample space to accommodate stuff from a two-bedroom apartment including appliances. Before hiring one for storing your car, check out your Overland Park self storage facility for any special condition attached with the renting as some facility allow vehicles in running condition only.

10feet x 30feet- The biggest available size at most Overland Park self storage facilities, this unit can hold furniture, boxes, appliances, and other regular household goods with ease. Generally equivalent to two car garage, it has enough space to accommodate bikes and equipment in addition to the items mentioned above.

The above sizes are not the most common ones, and the types of stuff each will hold is only indicative. The purpose is to give the general reader an idea of the space each unit provides. You can decide for yourself whether the stuff you need to store can be accommodated in a specific size or not. Apart from these sizes, many facilities offer units of dimensions 15feet x 20feet and 20feet x 20feet also. Also, heights of these units are usually 7 to 8 feet. A visit to the facility is recommended to get the true perception of the sizes.

Having discussed the available sizes, it is worth mentioning that even if a size seems a little small for your purpose, it may still hold your stuff with proper space optimization like using shelving racks and other packing skills. You can refer to online material on packing tips to learn space saving and packing tips, which in essence, are money saving tips. At any rate, do not hesitate to discuss your storing needs with the facility agent who can help you choose a right fit for your goods.

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