How To Store Items To Prevent Theft

When putting your valuables in a storage unit, there are some extra precautions that you can take to better protect them from thieves. While a secure storage unit will protect against theft, there are additional tips to help keep them from damage and curious eyes. Storing items to prevent theft looks like taking care of your precious items, implementing quality security measures, and organizing the unit properly. Learn more about storing valuables below.

Our Salt Lake City facility is highly secure and protected, so all our renters can have peace of mind about their items. 700 Block Storage prioritizes safety and security. We will continue to update our facility with modern solutions like cameras, gate codes, and more to better prevent theft. 

1- Invest In Quality Locks

While storage facilities come with locks and security measures, it doesn’t hurt to include extra locks on your individual unit. Locks with technology like fingerprint or face ID to unlock can really help prevent burglars. While a modern storage unit will come with locks, Bluetooth or phone locks can prevent issues like losing keys or access by lock pickers. Picking locks is something that is common when thieves want to access something, so more complicated locks may deter them. 

2- Store With A Reputable Facility

Reputable storage facilities will help prevent theft because they are well-lit and secure. Having gates around the facility, well-lit parking, storage units, and 24/7 surveillance will often scare off burglars. A well-established storage facility will have protected hundreds of items of other patrons and prevented theft in the past. If you are concerned about theft, ask your facility owners or security about the steps they take to mitigate these concerns. 

3- Avoid Storing High-Value Items

While storage units are convenient, there is always a risk when storing high-value items like TVs, artwork, power tools, or money. Items that are over a few hundred dollars being stored in storage units are at a higher risk of theft. Keeping high-value items in your home or a more secure location could prevent them from being stolen or your storage unit from being tampered with. 

4- Select Durable And Opaque Packing Options

Durable packing supplies are needed for the longevity of your items, but they can also keep expensive items more hidden. Boxes or opaque totes can block electronics, clothing, books, or small artwork from being seen by other renters or those who may consider breaking into your storage unit. Non-transparent packing materials will help prevent theft by making your unit less appealing, even if other security measures are taken. 

5- Keep Inventory Of Stored Items

In case of a burglary, having a clear inventory of the items in your storage unit will help you know immediately if any items are missing. Checking on your storage unit monthly and making sure your inventory is still correct is the best way to report a missing item quickly. Keeping an inventory of your belongings will help you to keep the unit organized so you can access those items when needed. 

6- Place Large Items At The Back Of The Unit

Large and expensive items should be placed in the back of your unit to keep them out of the line of sight. When your unit is open, large items may be easily noticed, so keeping them in the back or hidden in corners will better protect them. Large items are often hard to store inside a unit, so when you take the time to organize them properly, you will want them to remain safe. Placing the large items in the back will also make them harder to get out. Maneuvering furniture or TVs past boxes and other items could deter thieves from stealing them. 

Storage Units From 700 Block Storage

Our Salt Lake facility has constant surveillance and high security to help protect your items. We want all of our customers to have peace of mind about their belongings when storing with us. Our facility is highly secure to prevent theft of all items, large or small. 700 Block Storage offers convenient access to units of all sizes that will accommodate individuals of all backgrounds. Start renting a unit today by checking out our website or calling 385-455-7006.