Renovations/Upgrades

In todays economic climate, many self-storage owners and developers are looking to invest in or modernize existing facilities rather than construct new ones. There are many ways to upgrade a property. The following are some of the more effective...

The  transition of AAAA Self Storage in Norfolk, Va., embodies an emerging trend in saturated self-storage markets. Well-located facilities in dire need of renovation can undergo restoration to become valuable opportunities for new businesses.

Shields Self Storage of Augusta County, Va., a business now including seven facilities, decided to rebrand two years ago, completing a renovation of its sites: updating computer and management systems, installing state-of-the-art security...

As new facilities enter the increasingly competitive self-storage industry, its critical that older sites find ways to maintain their edge. Location, great curb appeal and excellent front-line staff are what all sites strive for, but sometimes...

Lock and Leave Self Storage in Wandsworth, London, England, have completed major renovation to help improve the facility and the customer experience.

Founded in 1994, Accent Building Restoration Inc. (ABR) has grown from a small painting contractor into a nationwide, cosmetic-restoration company specializing in property painting, floor covering, office remodels, tenant improvements and other...

After renovating a Coca-Cola Bottling plant in 2007, Capital Self Storage in York, Pa., now plans to add to the existing building.

A warehouse owner will be slapped with penalties after removing asbestos in violation of state regulations, a Labor Department spokeswoman reported Friday.

Westport Properties/US Storage Centers recently completed a renovation of its Hallandale, Fla., self-storage facility, an extensive project that included many interior and exterior upgrades.

Great self-storage curb appeal can draw new customers, while poor curb appeal will likely drive them to the competition. Consumers relate well-maintained, clean properties with safer, more secure facilities. Here are some easy, and low-cost...