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Your Guide to Self Storage

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Self Storage guide

How to open your own
Self Storage facility

Discover eight steps to opening your own self storage facility, from planning the investment to preparing the site and launching.

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  1. Location analysisAssess the area, competition, visibility and access.
  2. Site layoutCheck formalities and plan the facility’s layout.
  3. Site equipmentPrepare the ground and choose containers and infrastructure.
  4. SecurityChoose locks, CCTV and access control.
  5. SoftwareConnect bookings, contracts, payments and unit access.
  6. Budget and financingCollect quotations and calculate the costs of opening and operating the facility.
  7. InsuranceEstablish what the policy covers and when cover applies.
  8. Marketing and salesPrepare a clear offer and track where your customers come from.

Rankings

Make an informed choice

Top 10 · Manufacturers

Self Storage manufacturers

Compare container suppliers, what they offer and the options for expanding your facility.

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Self Storage systems

Explore booking, payment and access-control systems, and see what sets them apart.

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Business directory

The industry in one place

Construction and equipment

Manufacturers

Storage containers, partition systems and facility equipment. Explore suppliers' specialisms and business details.

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Facility management

Software

Systems for bookings, rental management, payments and access control. Explore features and integrations.

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Storage rental

Self Storage facilities

Find a facility by country and city. Check its address, access arrangements and map location.

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Articles

Insights from the Self Storage industry

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