Site Maintenance

The key to ensuring the lifespan of a self-storage metal roof is to catch and fix issues before they become major problems. Learn the common points of roof failure and how to avoid them.

When most self-storage operators think about site maintenance, the grounds and building exteriors often come to mind. Curb appeal is critical, of course, but the management office is where you welcome customers! Here’s how to keep it clean and...

Mother Nature hasn’t been kind this year. From hurricanes to fires, floods and droughts, we’ve been inundated with weather-related disasters. Over the past week, many regions have been walloped by snow, rain and wind—and winter hasn’t even...

As a self-storage operator, you should always aim to keep your facility clean, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed industry efforts to a whole new level. To keep everyone safe, you must establish new best practices for site sanitation. Here...

Unless your self-storage property opened yesterday, you likely have a long to-do list when it comes to keeping it clean and functioning properly. While you should always fix what’s broken first, it’s also critical to practice preventive maintenance.

Self-storage operators are sometimes so fixated on getting customers through the door that they forget to focus on the physical property. To ensure your site has positive curb appeal that attracts rather than repels revenue, you need to create a...

Self-storage maintenance can be time-consuming and costly, but it’s critical to site safety, curb appeal, customer experience and the property endurance. A computer-based system can streamline site upkeep, helping you eliminate risk, improve...

HVAC is critical in a climate-controlled self-storage facility, and yet too many owners are reactive rather than proactive when it comes to equipment maintenance. Learn about two solutions that will help keep your system in top shape, lowering...

A first-time self-storage owner bought a rundown property in Blue Ridge, Ga., and turned it into a flourishing business. Read how he improved the site and increased occupancy from 19 percent to 70 percent.