Construction & Building
Experienced self storage construction and unit building vendors deliver projects on budget and on code — critical for owners expanding or developing new facilities.
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Janus International
The world's largest manufacturer of roll-up steel doors and self-storage building components, serving over 100,000 facilities.
Trachte Building Systems
Premium steel building manufacturer specializing in multi-story and single-story self-storage facilities with custom engineering.
Silver Hammer Builders
Licensed contractor #1107880. Southern California's premier home remodeling and construction company. Expert services in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, ADU construction, and complete home...
Deacon Metal Roofing
Deacon Metal Roofing provides services for self-storage facilities.
CAP Metal Build
Contact CAP Metal Build today. We’re your source for quality metal roofing, fencing, and gutters, as well as solar panels.
NA Design Builders Los Feliz
We specialize in managing all aspects of construction projects to provide our clients with the highest quality solutions that meet their needs and expectations.
ROI Metal Buildings
ROI Metal Buildings provides services for self-storage facilities.
Jc Iron Works & Steel Erectors
Jc Iron Works & Steel Erectors provides services for self-storage facilities.
Tuscaloosa Metal Buildings
Experts in custom metal buildings, offering a wide range of structures from garages to barndominiums.
All Metal Works
All Metal Works is a locally owned manufacturer of roofing & siding panels, custom trims, and metal components for various structures.
Solid Steel Buildings, Inc.
Solid Steel Buildings, Inc. provides services for self-storage facilities.
Chesapeake Contracting Group
A values-driven group of construction professionals specializing in diverse market sectors including self-storage.
Echo Electric Supply
Echo Electric Supply provides a wide range of electrical products and solutions for various industries and applications.
Shamrock Builders
Commercial Contractor, Developer, & Custom Home Builder in Indianapolis, IN.
Steel Builders Inc.
Steel Builders Inc. provides services for self-storage facilities.
KMBJ Iron Works
The quality policies, list of clients, mission, and history of the company dedicated to steel manufacturing.
Reliable Steel Building Products
Reliable Steel Building Products can help you with your steel cutting, shearing, and forming. We can process your material or supply the material. 323-566-5000
Sellers General Construction
Licensed general contractor delivering industrial, commercial, residential, and institutional construction services.
Consolidated Contracting
Commercial construction services backed by personal integrity.
Eckard Commercial Construction, Inc.
Experienced commercial and industrial builders serving Yuma, Arizona and surrounding areas.
Elite Custom Metal Structures
Elite Custom Metal Structures is a construction and remodeling company specializing in custom metal structures for various applications.
Lincoln Building Solutions
Your local Dayton experts in commercial buildings, steel structures, and pole barns, offering dependable construction services since 1992.
Martin Buildings
Your local partner in Florence, SC, providing high-quality metal buildings and wood sheds tailored to your storage needs.
CSD Construction & Development Services LLC
Specializing in commercial, industrial, adaptive reuse, self-storage, and land development projects with personalized senior management service.
DC Construction Associates, Inc.
DC Construction Associates delivers commercial construction services, specializing in self-storage projects in Florida.
Everlast Structures
Everlast Structures is a full-service post frame construction company in Wisconsin, dedicated to building residential and commercial structures.
J.M. Cope
J.M. Cope is a commercial construction and program management firm focused on building quality projects and developing leaders.
LDI Reproprinting
LDI Reproprinting provides a free online plan room and custom plan room solutions for construction projects, alongside comprehensive print services.
Maco Sales of Springfield
Maco Sales of Springfield offers a wide range of portable buildings, trailers, metal sheds, carports, garages, and playsets.
O'Donnell & Naccarato
A structural engineering firm offering local expertise with a national reach.
Advantage Buildings LLC
Advantage Buildings builds custom commercial, agricultural, and residential structures in Central Wisconsin.
Construx, Inc.
Specializing in award-winning pre-engineered metal buildings for various industries.
DC Construction Associates of Central Florida, LLC
A full-service commercial general contractor specializing in self-storage, retail, medical, and office facilities across Florida and Georgia.
Erickson Balmer Construction
Erickson Balmer Construction is a general contractor specializing in commercial, multi-family, and mini-storage construction projects in Iowa.
Gonzales Construction
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HATCHER ENGINEERING
Hatcher Engineering provides mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and design services.
Merz Construction Inc.
Commercial general contractor and property maintenance contractor serving Southern California.
New Path Construction & Consulting
The nation's leading boutique design/build construction firm specializing in commercial and self-storage projects.
Package Steel System
Package Steel System specializes in providing pre-engineered steel buildings for various applications, including self-storage facilities.
TORO Steel Buildings - Prefab Metal Garages, Workshops & Storage Buildings
Toro Steel Buildings offers metal & steel buildings for many purposes. Contact us If you have any questions for us or submit an online quote request.
Mason Steel Buildings Corp
Contact Us at 877-767-8335 or visit us at 230 Broadway Suite 204, Lynnfield, MA. Let's Build Together - Get in touch with us now!
Michael's Lighting & Electric
Orlando's premier choice for commercial electrical services, specializing in new construction, EV chargers, and LED lighting upgrades.
Process Equipment and Controls
Process Controls & Mechanical Contractors specializing in large-scale industrial services.
Pacific Metal Buildings Inc
Pacific Metal Buildings Inc provides services for self-storage facilities.
Paramount Builders & Design
Paramount Builders & Design provides services for self-storage facilities.
At Your Site Storage
Providing new and used shipping containers for sale and rent in Central Oregon.
Greystone Construction
Top General Contractor for Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily, & Agriculture.
Los Angeles Shed Solutions
Los Angeles Shed Solutions provides services for self-storage facilities.
United Structural Design
Full-service structural engineering firm delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions tailored to each project’s unique requirements.
Itiel's Carports & Metal Buildings LLC
Itiel's Carports builds custom carports, garages, storage units, and metal buildings for residential and commercial use.
American Metal Buildings
We offer a wide range of metal buildings and steel structures across USA. From metal garages, barns, storage buildings, large commercial and retail buildings, to industrial warehouses, American Met...
Downtobid
AI-powered construction bidding software for general contractors and subcontractors.
Groundwork, LTD
Architects, planners, and engineers specializing in self-storage and other commercial developments.
Steelsmith Inc Steel Buildings
Are you looking to gather information for your steel building project but not ready to chat yet? Learn more about Steel and Metal Buildings with our FAQs.
Sea Con LLC
Commercial and industrial general contracting services for the Pacific Northwest and nationwide steel building systems.
Graydaze
Graydaze is a nationwide single-source painting contractor specializing in commercial painting, concrete coatings, and sealant installation.
Silverado Management
Silverado Management is an experienced development and general contracting firm specializing in commercial, multi-family, and self-storage projects.
Braemar Building Systems
Supplying pre-engineered steel and metal buildings for various applications, including self-storage, for over 40 years.
Shed and Trailer Supply
Shed and Trailer Supply sells storage sheds, portable buildings, and trailers, offering solutions for extra storage, workshops, or hauling needs.
Meyer Buildings
Meyer Buildings offers custom-built solutions for agricultural, commercial, and residential construction needs in Wisconsin.
Clayton Construction
Commercial construction services with uncompromising quality and proven results for diverse sectors.
Washington Iron Works
Washington Iron Works provides services for self-storage facilities.
Steel Commander Corp
Steel buildings are an investment that will last a lifetime! Our steel framed structures give you superior strength, better energy efficiency
HGC Construction
Cincinnati-based general contractor founded in 1931 specializing in tilt-up construction for storage facilities.
Mini Storage Outlet / Regency Steel
Prefabricated steel storage building manufacturer with 44+ years experience, kits starting at $6/sq ft.
A-Lert Building Systems
Fully integrated self-storage building manufacturer with in-house fabrication and nationwide installation.
Rozell Industries
Upstate New York's Premier General & Mechanical Contractors specializing in complex construction initiatives.
O'Brien Construction Company, Inc.
O'Brien Construction offers complete construction solutions for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects.
ARCO Design/Build
Ranked #5 top design-build firm by ENR with self-storage construction expertise across North America.
MakoRabco
America's leading self-storage builder with 30+ years experience and 4,000+ facilities constructed nationwide.
HWA Construction
Hill Street Studio at 3430 S Hill St., a recently remodeled 3,200 sq ft _x000D_ photo studio and office space in Los Angeles. Completed in 20 days, this _x000D_ project included framing, drywall, f...
Griffco Design/Build
Four-time Georgia Self Storage Facility of the Year winner specializing in commercial and industrial design-build.
Cisco-Eagle
Cisco-Eagle delivers high-value material handling, automation, service, and safety solutions for industrial facilities.
Renovia
Renovia provides predictable commercial painting and repair services for facility and property managers across various industries.
Premier Building Systems, Inc.
We specialize in metal buildings kits in Georgia, Austin, Kansas, Florida, Jacksonville Atlanta, Miami, Alexandria, Dallas and Memphis for all uses.
Outbuilders
Crafting exceptional storage sheds and barns for sale in Central Oregon since 1992.
Dewberry
A nationwide firm of planning, design, and construction professionals creating innovative solutions for natural and built environments.
Saunders Fence
Premier commercial, industrial, and specialized fencing contractor serving Virginia Beach and surrounding areas.
North Rome Lumber
Tampa Bay's premier source for specialty lumber, custom millwork, and building materials for contractors and homeowners.
Choice Metal Buildings
Get the best metal building solutions by Choice Metal Buildings of NC. We specialize in custom metal barns, carports, garages, storage sheds & more.
TriStar Electric
TriStar Electric provides residential and commercial electrical and lighting services in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Fox Structures, Inc.
Providing high-quality design and construction services for agricultural, commercial, residential, and storage structures.
DesCor Builders
DesCor Builders is a licensed general contractor providing preconstruction, general contracting, and construction management services.
Kiwi II Construction
Nationwide specialists in single and multi-story steel buildings, particularly for self-storage.
Texmo Pole Buildings by Alvord-Richardson Construction
Texmo Pole Buildings by Alvord-Richardson provides low-cost, high-quality, custom post-frame construction services in Washington State.
McGuire-Western Lumber
Family-owned building center supplying lumber and building materials to Chicagoland since 1927.
Colvos Construction
Your partner for commercial general contracting services throughout greater Puget Sound.
BL Companies
BL Companies offers integrated architecture, engineering, environmental, and land surveying services for public and private-sector clients.
Brexton LLC
Columbus-based construction firm specializing in new self-storage construction and climate-controlled systems.
Chris Woods Construction
Memphis-based general contractor offering pre-construction, design-build, and self-storage construction services.
A&E Construction Co.
Upper Darby contractor specializing in multi-story climate-controlled storage facility construction.
EDC
Employee-owned construction firm with 30+ years experience and 1,000+ completed projects across 38 states.
Elevate Structures
Self-storage facility design and construction company specializing in optimized facility layouts.
Keeton Construction Services
Commercial general contractor in Houston specializing in industrial and commercial construction including storage facilities.
Storage Building Company
Self-storage construction specialist licensed in 36 states with 321+ projects and 30 million square feet built.
Venue Construction Group
Florida general contractor providing self-storage construction services.
Waltbillig & Hood General Contractors
Award-winning Florida general contractor specializing in self-storage, healthcare, and commercial construction.
Steel Carports
Leading dealer of steel carports and buildings, offering quality and affordability.
Garage Buildings
Garage Buildings - One of the Nation's Leading Suppliers of metal buildings and structures including steel carports, garages, workshops, sheds, and barn buildings.
Whisman Storage Cargo Containers
Whisman Storage Cargo Containers offers shipping containers for purchase or rent in Spokane, WA, with over 30 years of expertise.
Facility Builders & Erectors Inc.
Facility Builders & Erectors Inc. provides services for self-storage facilities.
GMF+ Architects
GMF+ Architects provides architectural design and construction services for residential and commercial projects, including self-storage facilities.
Metal Building Company
Customize your metal building with the right accessories. Learn how metal building accessories can reduce maintenance and enhance aesthetics.
Bluebird Building Systems
Industry leader in metal building solutions, offering design services and general contracting nationwide.
CANbuild Smart Solutions
Vancouver Island's commercial construction specialist for steel buildings and HVAC solutions.
Elite Construction & Development
Full-service general contractor specializing in private and government construction, asset development, and environmental remediation.
Inline Electric Supply
Inline Electric Supply provides electrical, commercial, and lighting supplies for various industries and residential needs.
Steel Innovations | Expert Steel Building Contractors
Reach out to Steel Innovations for expert steel fabrication services across California. Request a quote or ask a question—let’s talk steel.
The Dom Construction Group LLC
Your One Stop Construction Solution.
Whipple Consulting Engineers
WCE provides consulting services in land development, civil, structural, and traffic engineering, land planning, and landscape architecture.
Florida Metal Building Services LLC
A design, furnish, and erection firm specializing in high-quality engineered steel buildings throughout Florida.
Reliable Commercial Construction
Commercial general contractor with 16+ million square feet of self-storage construction completed.
Rapid Building Solutions
Self-storage building experts providing comprehensive construction solutions for storage facility developers.
Kaufman Lynn Construction
Full-service commercial construction firm serving Florida, Texas, and North Carolina.
Boyer Construction
Full-service LEED-certified general contractor serving the Southeast with self-storage expertise.
Budron Construction
Experienced commercial construction company in Orlando specializing in self-storage facility projects.
Edifice
Award-winning Charlotte general contractor with expertise in climate-controlled storage construction.
Finish Line Builders
General contracting firm specializing in self-storage design-build services, licensed in multiple states.
Kelly Construction & Design
Chicago-based general contractor and design-build firm with a $50 million self-storage portfolio.
P.B. Brown
Nation's most prominent self-storage specialty contractor building facilities across five states.
ProSteel Buildings
Leading U.S. self-storage metal building manufacturer offering customizable, high-ROI building solutions.
Rose Construction
Family-owned Tennessee construction company since 1953 building commercial and self-storage facilities.
MG Building Materials
Retail & Wholesale at Lowest Price for homeowners and professional builders.
Dunker Electric Supply
Dunker Electric Supply provides high-quality electrical supplies, tools, and commercial lighting for contractors in Decatur, IL.
Atlantic Coast Contractors
Full-service commercial construction providers specializing in diverse industries across Northeast Florida.
Sunbelt Rentals
Sunbelt Rentals is an equipment and tool rental company serving various industries.
Electrical Goods Store
Wholesale supplier of electrical products including wires, cables, breakers, and LED lighting across Canada.
BETCO Inc.
Single-source self-storage manufacturer and installer with 40+ years of experience and in-house fabrication.
Clark's Builders
Clark's Builders specializes in constructing pole barns, custom garages, shops, barndominiums, airplane hangars, and storage units.
Nevada Fence
Custom Fences, Gates & Automation in Northern Nevada.
Procon, Inc.
Procon, Inc. is a world-class construction partner providing high-quality turnkey concrete construction services.
DAI General Contracting
Expert in commercial construction specializing in self-storage, tenant improvements, office, retail, and concrete tilt-up projects.
Self-storage construction and building vendors
Self-storage construction is specialized work. Generic commercial builders often miss the details that matter — unit sizing mix, door placement, drainage around drive aisles, climate-control zoning, and access control rough-in. Working with vendors who build storage facilities specifically saves money, time, and rework over the life of the project.
Types of construction projects
- New ground-up construction: complete development of a new facility from dirt to certificate of occupancy.
- Conversions: turning warehouses, retail buildings, or industrial space into climate-controlled storage.
- Expansions and additions: adding unit buildings to an existing site, often on unused land.
- Prefab and pre-engineered buildings: metal building systems shipped flat-pack and assembled on-site.
- Renovations and modernization: re-roofing, door replacement, facade upgrades, or layout reconfiguration.
Questions to ask every builder
- How many self-storage projects have you completed in the last 5 years?
- Do you handle permitting and site work, or is that a separate contract?
- What's your typical timeline for a facility of my size, and what weather contingency is built in?
- Who handles the unit mix and layout design — you, an architect, or the storage operator?
- What's your change-order policy, and how are overruns handled?
- Can you provide references for completed projects I can walk and talk to the owner?
Cost expectations
Ground-up drive-up storage typically runs $40–$80 per sq ft of rentable space. Climate-controlled multi-story construction runs $90–$180 per sq ft. Conversions of existing buildings can be cheaper ($30–$70 per sq ft) if the shell is sound, but surprise structural and code issues commonly add 15–25% over budget. Prefab metal buildings compress timelines but don't always save money once you add site work, permits, and finishes.
Work with a specialized self-storage construction vendor from feasibility through certificate of occupancy — the cost is almost always repaid in fewer mistakes and faster lease-up.
Explore vetted self-storage construction and building vendors above.
Frequently asked questions about construction & building
How much does it cost to build a self-storage facility?
Ground-up drive-up storage typically runs $40–$80 per sq ft of rentable space, including site work, buildings, doors, and basic systems. Climate-controlled multi-story construction runs $90–$180 per sq ft. Total project costs (land, construction, fees, contingency) for a 50,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility often land between $6M and $12M in today's market.
Is conversion cheaper than ground-up construction?
Usually yes on a per-sq-ft basis — conversions often run $30–$70 per sq ft versus $40–$80 for ground-up drive-up. But conversions carry hidden risks: structural surprises, code upgrades, ADA compliance, and fire suppression requirements that can add 15–25% to budget. Always get a thorough due diligence inspection before committing.
How long does it take to build a self-storage facility?
A typical ground-up facility takes 10–18 months from permit approval to certificate of occupancy — roughly 6–9 months for site work and building shells plus another 3–6 months for interior buildout, doors, and systems. Prefab metal buildings can compress construction to 4–8 months; conversions vary widely based on the existing building.
Should I hire a self-storage specialist builder?
For anything above a very simple addition, yes. Self-storage has unusual design requirements — unit mix, drive aisle widths, drainage, door heights, access control rough-in, climate zoning — that generic commercial builders miss. A specialist typically costs 3–5% more upfront and saves 10–20% in change orders, rework, and leasing delays.
What's the best unit mix for a new facility?
Market-specific, but most new facilities should target roughly: 20% 5x5 and 5x10 units, 40% 10x10 and 10x15 units, 30% 10x20 and larger units, and 10% specialty (climate-controlled, vehicle, outdoor parking). A feasibility study should drive the actual mix based on local demand and competition, not industry averages.
Are prefab metal buildings a good choice for storage?
For drive-up storage in most climates, yes — prefab metal buildings are cost-effective, durable, and fast to erect. For climate-controlled, multi-story, or high-end facilities, conventional construction usually produces a better finished product. Prefab isn't always cheaper once site work, permits, finishes, and freight are included — run the numbers both ways.