Investment, infrastructure and running a self storage facility.
Planning a container-based self-storage facility? Follow eight practical steps, from choosing land and checking requirements to preparing your site, setting a budget, managing rentals and attracting customers.
Read articleIndividuals and businesses need storage in different situations. Learn how to match unit sizes, access and the way you present your service to their needs.
Read articleUsing a FEDESSA report to plan a Self Storage business? Check the survey sample, metric definitions and limits of comparisons between markets.
Read articlePrice your units around local alternatives, costs and unit sizes. Assess the effect of promotions, show the full price and track revenue after discounts.
Read articleAttract your first self-storage customers with a clear local offer, signage, a website and business partnerships. Track enquiries and rentals as you grow.
Read articleHow should you plan self-storage site security? Combine gates, locks, lighting and CCTV with access procedures and a response plan for faults.
Read articleLearn how to connect bookings, payments and unit access. Find out which tasks can be automated and when human intervention is still needed.
Read articleBookings, agreements, payments and access: test Self Storage software across the complete customer journey and confirm its suitability for your local operation.
Read articleHow should you combine small and large units on your first self-storage site? Consider customer needs, entrance dimensions and options for subdividing containers later.
Read articleWhat causes condensation in a container? Check for leaks and review ventilation, equipment and storage guidelines before renting out a unit.
Read articlePlanning long-term Self Storage? Check the intended use, local approvals and any limits before assuming that a movable container is exempt.
Read articleBefore ordering containers, identify the local land-use and building checks for your project. An EU-wide business framework is not a site approval.
Read articleComparing self storage container manufacturers? Check construction, unit layouts, delivery, warranty and the full cost of getting your facility ready.
Read articleNew containers, used units and purpose-built self storage modules: check doors, floors, weatherproofing, delivery and the cost of making them ready to rent.
Read articleCompare buying and leasing land for self storage. Check costs, contract length, expansion options and what happens when your use of the site ends.
Read articleCalculate how many rented units will cover your facility’s costs. We explain revenue, cash flow and recovering your investment with a simple worked example.
Read articleBuild a self storage budget covering containers, site preparation, services, transport and the start-up period. Separate equipment costs from the full investment.
Read articleAccess, visibility, ground conditions and layout: assess land for container self storage before buying a plot or signing a lease.
Read articleA small town can be a good self-storage market. Examine household and business needs, competing offers and the right scale for the first phase.
Read articleCompare three self storage models: investment, operations, storage conditions and expansion. Choose a solution that suits your site and customers.
Read articleHow do you insure containers, site equipment and an operator’s liability? Check cover, exclusions and questions for your broker before opening.
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