Why Security Cameras Should Be On Your Priority List For Your Self-Storage Facility In Charleston

While we help protect many different kinds of businesses, storage business security is among the most requested business security consultations we receive, including many storage companies here in the Lowcountry.

While there are many different types of storage facilities, one that is particularly prone to break-ins is traditional self-storage. 

About Self-Storage Theft

With a few simple searches in an online search engine, you can see that self-storage theft is quite the recurring problem for business owners. 

With storage units being so common and useful for many different items, things that are stolen can range from everyday items you might find in any storage unit, to nearly priceless hidden gems. 

Some of the worst storage theft stories include things that are nearly impossible to replace, sadly. 

Self-Storage Security Challenges

Though self-storage facilities often implement standard security measures to protect their customers and their possessions (as you’ll see below), there are still plenty of challenges when it comes to security. 

They’re An Easy Target.  Thieves know people put valuable items in storage facilities.  They’re not guaranteed a haul if they break in, but if they monitor people coming and going from the facility it could be easy for them to identify a high priority location. 

They’re Often Left Unattended. Modern storage facilities are often unattended, depending on the operations set by the business owners.  Knowing there will be no one around during a break-in can make them more desirable for some thieves. 

They Can Be Prone To Employee Theft. Mentioned in more detail here, employees with insider access to the facility can often go undetected, as they know how the security mechanisms work and are able to work around them. 

Invest In Self-Storage Security Camera Systems

Most modern self-storage facilities operate their own industry-specific access & storage facility control and management systems; what often gets missed is implementing (good) security cameras. 

Video surveillance is a great way to keep an eye on your facility and is a proven way to help deter theft and other types of crime. 

BEFORE Installing Cameras At Your Self-Storage Facility

Before you go jumping into installing cameras for your self-storage security upgrade, make sure and have a proper security assessment done by a professional security camera installation company. 

We see it all the time when business owners go the “DIY” route: missed footage because of improper installation and positioning. 

If you’re going to get the most out of your camera system and maximize its usefulness to your self-storage business, let a professional security camera company do the work for you. 

It can save you time, money and heartache for your customers when a security incident happens at your self-storage facility.