Site Layout

Building a self-storage facility isn’t for the faint of heart! Your journey will include choosing a site, creating a budget, obtaining funds, designing the property and other important tasks before shovels hit the dirt. First-time owners...

Not all land parcels are ideal for a self-storage development. However, owners and builders who take an innovative approach to site layout can find solutions to maximize space and add value.

Even if you find the perfect site on which to build a self-storage facility, you could face grading issues. Fortunately, you can accommodate changes in elevation and still have a profitable project.

To successfully develop your first self-storage property, you must choose the right site and design the correct unit mix and layout. Sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Read more about these fundamentals and get advice on how to achieve optimal...

As self-storage continues to permeate infill markets, many developers are designing multi-story properties to take advantage of small building footprints. In this case study, representatives of Tri-Village Self Storage share the challenges of...