Whether we store household or commercial items, their safety means everything to us. Because these things have been collected with lifelong hard work, many emotions are associated with them. Therefore, being concerned for their safety and trying to find out all the precautionary measures becomes crucial to us.

Find here the checklist of precautionary measures that you should take when hiring a warehousing and storage company for your household or business goods temporary storage:

  1. Check the company’s documents such as company registration certificate, GST license, ID proofs of the owners, etc.
  2. Go through the company’s official website in detail and note the details like company profile, key personnel in the company, contact details, etc.
  3. If possible, visit their office before booking them. This will authenticate their genuineness and give you an idea of whether you should trust them with your goods.
  4. Remember to ask questions from the personnel to clear all your doubts.
  5. Ask for a detailed cost quotation from them. Getting it on paper will further solidify the proof pa payment. If the final cost seems more than what they told you earlier, you can cross-check it with the written quotation and ask them questions about the reason behind the increase in prices.
  6. Inquire about the insurance services of the company. Know all the terms and conditions and how fruitful it is to avail of storage insurance from your service provider.
  7. Check with them about their payment terms and conditions. Enquire about the payment mode they accept and if they take any advances or just one-time payments.
  8. Pay a visit to the company’s warehouse to check the storage space available to store your goods. See if the space is temperature-controlled and secure from rain and direct sunlight. And also ensure it is clean and odor free. See if there are any traces of pests or termites.

These are crucial things to know before finalizing a packing and moving company for their warehousing facilities. If you find anything odd or any facility missing, confirm it with your storage provider or look for another company, just in case.