Are storage units safe? How to choose the right one.

Yes, storage units are safe, provided the facility has proper access control, monitored alarms, and secure construction. Break-ins are uncommon at well-run facilities, the risk mostly comes from poorly secured sites with weak locks, no monitoring, and unrestricted access. The good news is that security features are easy to check before you commit to a unit.

What security features should a storage facility have?

When you’re comparing storage options, look for facilities that offer:

  • Monitored alarms on individual units, not just the building perimeter
  • Restricted access, such as swipe cards or gate codes limited to current tenants
  • Security fencing and after-hours lighting to deter unauthorised entry
  • Solid, weatherproof construction that keeps temperature and humidity stable
  • Insurance approval, which means the facility has been independently assessed for risk

A facility that’s missing several of these is worth thinking twice about, regardless of price.

How does Storageplus keep units secure?

Every unit at Storageplus is individually alarmed, and the alarms are monitored around the clock by Triton Security. As you drive in through our electric security gates, your unit automatically disarms,  and rearms the moment you leave the complex, so there’s no separate system to manage yourself. All facilities have full security fencing and after-hours security lighting, with access limited to authorised unit holders only.

What about damage from dampness or temperature?

Security isn’t only about theft – protecting items from the elements matters just as much. Storageplus units are built from permanent, impenetrable materials designed to maintain stable temperature and humidity levels, even through Christchurch’s more extreme weather. All facilities are also inspected by major insurers and qualify as Insurance Approved, giving you an added layer of confidence that the build and security standards meet industry expectations.

What can I do to add extra protection?

A secure facility does most of the heavy lifting, but a few habits help too: use a sturdy padlock (facility provided at Storageplus), avoid telling people what’s in your unit, and keep a simple inventory of what you’ve stored in case you ever need it for insurance.

Store With Confidence at Storageplus

With monitored alarms, secure gated access, and insurance-approved facilities across Christchurch and Canterbury, you can store your belongings knowing they’re properly looked after. Get in touch on 0800 000 888, email info@storageplus.co.nz, or find your nearest Storageplus location today.