Do I Need Storage Insurance?
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Wondering if you need insurance to rent a storage unit? Learn more below about storage insurance policies, what’s covered, and more in these frequently asked questions about self storage insurance!
Do All Storage Units Require Insurance? Yes, insurance is required to rent self storage at East Side Self Storage. That goes for standard storage units, reduced/extra height storage lockers, drive-up access units, climate controlled and vehicle parking spaces. You can take out a separate storage insurance policy from East Side Self Storage.
What Does Storage Insurance Cover? Storage insurance at East Side Self Storage typically covers damage to your belongings caused by accidental circumstances, such as fire, water damage, and burglary. Some items, such as vehicles, may be excluded from this coverage.
How Much Is Storage Insurance? The cost of storage insurance provided from East Side Self Storage offers $5,000 of insurance coverage on stored items for a monthly fee of $15
Can I Get Storage Insurance from a Self Storage Company? Insurance from East Side Self Storage includes $5,000 of insurance coverage on stored items for a monthly fee of $15.
Do I Need Vehicle Storage Insurance? When storing a vehicle with East Side Self Storage, the vehicle must be registered and fully insured under an existing auto insurance policy. Self storage insurance typically does not cover vehicles.
Does Storage Insurance Cover Natural Disasters? Many self storage rental insurance policies do not cover damage as a result of natural disasters. While your policy may cover accidental damage as a result of fire or water damage, this may not apply to severe natural disasters. You may need to look into additional coverage if you live in an area where disasters are common.
Do I Need Supplemental Insurance for Stored Items? Valuable items like jewelry, art, antiques, money, and more may not be covered under standard storage insurance—or your policy may limit the amount you can claim. In such cases, you may need to take out floater insurance, which is a type of insurance policy that covers items that personal property insurance policies don’t.
How Do I Value My Items? It’s important to value your items appropriately to ensure adequate coverage. You can value your items by first taking stock of what items you’ll be storing and include information like initial cost of the item, purchase date, brand name, model, and pictures. Consider downloading tools like organizational apps or create an inventory. For high-value items, you’ll probably need to hire a certified appraiser who belongs to either the Appraisal Institute of Canada , Canadian Professional Appraisers (CPAC) or the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). Your insurance company may also offer appraisal services for your items.
Is Storage Insurance Worth It? While storage features like climate control help protect your items, storage insurance provides protection on the back end if your items do get damaged. It’s an extra cost, but investing in storage insurance is worth it to best protect your belongings in self storage.