Self Storage Building Construction & Steel Storage Facilities
Durable, efficient, and expandable steel storage facilities designed around your property, operation, and long-term business goals.
Self Storage Building Construction Designed for Long-Term Growth
Mando Metal Construction designs and builds self storage facilities and steel storage buildings throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. From individual drive-up storage buildings to larger commercial storage developments, we develop each project around the property, unit mix, access requirements, and long-term goals of the owner.
Steel construction provides the durability and design flexibility needed for modern storage facility construction. Building dimensions, unit layouts, doors, access points, insulation, and supporting spaces can be planned around how the facility will operate rather than forcing the business into a predetermined building design.
Our team works through planning, design, engineering, and construction to provide storage facility owners with a practical building solution that can support current operations and future growth.
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Steel Storage Buildings Designed Around Your Operation
Different storage businesses require different layouts. Mando Metal Construction can develop steel storage buildings around the type of units, access, and operating requirements planned for the property.
Drive-Up Self Storage Buildings
Steel storage buildings can be designed with convenient exterior access and individual unit doors, making them well suited for properties where customers need to drive directly to their storage units.
Climate-Controlled Storage Facilities
Storage buildings can be planned with insulation, interior corridors, mechanical systems, and other building components needed for climate-controlled storage applications.
Expandable Storage Developments
For owners planning phased growth, the site and building system can be evaluated with future units or additional storage buildings in mind. Early planning can make later expansion more practical.
Why Steel Works Well for Self Storage Construction
A storage facility needs to protect customer property while also providing an efficient layout for the business. Pre-engineered steel construction offers several advantages for self storage developers and facility owners.
- Durable construction: Steel framing is resistant to rot, termites, and many common forms of structural deterioration.
- Flexible unit layouts: Building dimensions and interior configurations can be developed around the desired mix of storage unit sizes.
- Efficient use of space: Steel building systems can create practical layouts that maximize usable storage area within the available property.
- Custom access: Roll-up doors, entry doors, vehicle access, and other openings can be incorporated into the building design.
- Insulation options: Storage buildings can be designed for insulated and climate-controlled applications when required.
- Future expansion: Depending on the site and original design, facilities can be planned with additional buildings or units in mind.
Designed for Day-to-Day Storage Operations
Storage facility construction involves more than putting up a steel shell. The building layout should support how customers enter the property, reach their units, move belongings, and use the facility on a daily basis.
We consider unit configuration, door placement, vehicle access, circulation, building dimensions, interior spaces, and other project-specific requirements during planning and design.
Built Around the Property
Each project has different site conditions and operational requirements. Our team develops the building around the available property, applicable codes, structural requirements, and the intended use of the storage facility.
Plan Your Storage Facility Around the Way It Will Operate
Storage facility owners can incorporate building features that support customer access, security, efficient operations, and future business needs.
Storage Building Features
- Multiple storage unit sizes
- Drive-up unit access
- Roll-up storage doors
- Insulated building systems
- Interior corridor layouts
- Large access openings
- Lighting accommodations
- Durable metal wall and roof systems
Facility Planning Considerations
- Customer and vehicle circulation
- Building placement on the property
- Unit configuration and accessibility
- Climate-controlled areas
- Office or management space
- Equipment and maintenance access
- Security system accommodations
- Future expansion areas
Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings for Self Storage Facilities
Pre-engineered metal building systems provide storage facility owners with a flexible way to develop durable commercial storage space. Structural framing, wall systems, roof systems, doors, and building dimensions can be coordinated around the requirements of the project.
Mando Metal Construction has experience with pre-engineered metal building construction and can help coordinate the building from initial planning through completed construction.
For projects that require larger open storage areas rather than individual self storage units, we also construct steel warehouses and steel distribution centers.
From Storage Facility Planning to Completed Construction
Successful self storage construction starts with understanding the property, desired unit mix, customer access, and long-term goals of the business. Mando Metal Construction works with owners through the design and construction process to develop a facility around those requirements.
1. Project Planning
We discuss the site, intended facility use, desired unit mix, access, building size, project requirements, and goals for the development.
2. Design & Engineering
The storage buildings are developed around structural requirements, applicable codes, building dimensions, unit layouts, doors, and access needs.
3. Construction
Our construction team coordinates the project and brings the approved design together in the field with attention to quality, organization, and schedule.
4. Final Walkthrough
We review the completed storage facility with you and make sure the finished building aligns with the requirements established for the project.
Self Storage Facility Builders Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Mando Metal Construction is based in Nashville and builds commercial metal buildings throughout Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas. Our experience with steel construction allows us to develop self storage facilities that balance durability, efficient layouts, customer access, and future growth.
Whether you are planning a new self storage development, additional buildings for an existing property, drive-up units, or climate-controlled storage space, our team can help determine the building approach that best fits the project.
Tell us what you are planning and we will help you determine the next steps.
Request a QuoteSelf Storage Building Construction FAQs
Why is steel a good choice for self storage building construction?
Steel provides a durable structural system that is resistant to rot and termites while offering flexibility in building dimensions and unit layouts. It can also accommodate drive-up units, insulated spaces, interior corridors, and other features commonly needed in self storage facilities.
What should I consider before building a self storage facility?
Important considerations include the property size, desired number and mix of units, vehicle circulation, customer access, building placement, drainage, security, climate-controlled space, and plans for future growth. These factors should be evaluated early because they can affect the building layout and overall development plan.
Can you build drive-up self storage units?
Yes. Steel storage buildings can be designed with individual exterior doors and vehicle access so customers can drive directly to their units. The layout depends on the property, building placement, unit sizes, and circulation requirements.
Can a steel storage facility include climate-controlled units?
Yes. Storage facilities can incorporate insulation, interior corridors, mechanical systems, and other building components needed for climate-controlled areas. These requirements should be identified during planning so they can be incorporated into the building design.
Can a self storage facility be expanded later?
In many cases, storage developments can be planned with future expansion in mind. The ability to add units or additional buildings depends on the original site layout, available property, utilities, drainage, structural design, and applicable development requirements.
Do you handle the design and construction of the storage buildings?
Mando Metal Construction works with clients through the planning, design, engineering, and construction stages of the project. The exact scope is established for each job based on the property and the owner’s project requirements.
Start Planning Your Self Storage Facility
From a new drive-up storage property to an expandable commercial storage development, Mando Metal Construction can help turn your project requirements into a professionally designed and constructed steel facility.
Contact our team to discuss your self storage building construction project.
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