Software for New Self-Storage Facilities

Launch Your New Self-Storage Facility with Confidence

Storable is the leading self-storage software provider offering end-to-end, intuitive, and scalable software for new self-storage facilities. From your first lead to your first lease, we’ve got you covered.

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Start Your New Business with the Right Tools in Place

There are two ways into the self-storage industry: buying an existing operation or starting your own from scratch.

Whichever path you take, you need the right tools in place to ensure you can manage, grow, and earn revenue efficiently and effectively.

Storable is here to make the process more accessible to storage operators with the industry insights, products, and support team you need to launch your new self-storage facility.

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A Timeline for Building and Operating New Self-Storage Facilities

Self-Storage Pre-Development Checklist (3 to 6 months)

  • Feasibility study
  • Site selection
  • Zoning and permitting

Self-Storage Design, Planning & Software (2 to 4 months)

  • Facility design
  • Construction plans
  • Access control set up
  • Research facility management software

Self-Storage Construction Checklist (3 to 6 months)

  • Site prep and utilities
  • Structure and roofing
  • Interior finishes
  • Test access control features and integrations

Self-Storage Facility Launch Day Prep

  • Launch website (3-6 months before opening)
  • Local listings and reviews (2-3 months before opening)
  • Implement risk management solutions (2 months before opening)
  • Set up management software (2-3 months before opening)
  • Train staff and/or test remote features (1 month before opening)

Self-Storage Final Inspection and Opening

  • Final Inspections / Certificate of Occupancy
  • Soft launch
  • Grand opening!
    If you make it this far, you’ve finally done it. Once your building clears local inspections you can start operating.
    Thanks to your leg work early on, you now have the systems in place to attract customers online and convert them to reservations and tenants.

“My business has gotten better having it all as a one-stop shop.

I don’t have to make multiple phone calls. I call a team I know is reliable and get the answers I need, and that helps my business grow.”

Wes Mink, President Storage Choice

Software for New Self-Storage Facilities

Which Software System is Right for You?

Storable offers multiple management software platforms, built to make facility management easier and adapt to your unique needs. 

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Storable Edge

A scalable and intuitive storage software, fully functional out of the box.

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Sitelink

A highly customizable software for nuanced business needs.​

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Storable Easy

A simplified solution for single-facility operators and small portfolios.​

Why New Operators Choose Storable

Whether you’re taking over an existing property or building from the ground up, you can get ahead using Storable’s full suite of integrated solutions.

  • Whether you’re taking over an existing property or building from the ground up, you can get ahead using Storable’s full suite of integrated solutions.
  • Set up your workflows, access control features, and more before breaking ground.
  • Easily test, manage, and troubleshoot your software and access points from anywhere.
  • Connect with customers even before opening your doors with an online website and storage marketplace.
  • Protect your business and your tenants with quality insurance solutions.
  • Migrate your data from another software with dedicated assistance from our team

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Win More With an End-to-End Technology Suite

Self-storage technology such as websites, access control systems, management software, and other tools have removed many of the barriers involved in running a self-storage business. In other words, it is possible for anyone to run a self-storage business with the right technology in place.

Explore the full Storable Platform

Marketplace

Easily list available storage units, update rates, grow your exposure, and increase occupancy.

Websites

Showcase your business and drive organic traffic with a website designed with SEO and lead generation in mind.

Access

Access Control helps you automate daily operations, improve security, and enhance the tenant experience.

Insurance

Comprehensive insurance options designed to protect your business and your tenants.

Collections

Streamline revenue management and the collections process through automated communications and simplified payment options.

CRM

Automatically text or email new inquiries and track every lead from first contact to move-out.

How Storage Zone Leveled Up From a Single Facility to a 32-Location Operation

Storage Zone’s forward-thinking leadership team saw an opportunity to explore how Storable could continue to support their next chapter of growth. 

Storable Edge was the right solution for many reasons:

  • Carefully planned implementation
  • Comprehensive team training
  • Preserved historical data
  • Maintained payment processing
  • Ongoing support and optimization

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What really impressed us was seeing our managers voluntarily pulling reports and sending them to us. They’re discovering useful insights we didn’t even know were available. That kind of proactive engagement speaks volumes about the platform’s usability.”

Daniel Corp, V.P.

Storage Zone Self-Storage & Business Centers

Proudly Serving the Self-Storage Industry

  • Property Management Software
  • Self-Storage Property Management Software
  • Storage Unit Property Management Software
  • Multi-Location Self-Storage Operators
  • Facility Management Software
  • Self-Storage Company Software
  • Self-Storage Website Builder
  • Independent Storage Facilities
  • Self-Storage Platform
  • Enterprise-Level Self-Storage
  • Storage Software for Startups
  • Climate-Controlled Storage Facilities
  • Facility Software for Small Business

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Resources to Help Run Your Business

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The Storable Self-Storage Industry Pulse tracks critical performance metrics across more than 30,000 facilities nationwide, delivering actionable intelligence for operators and investors alike. Each quarter,

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Self-storage operators across the U.S. faced a lackluster leasing season amid a cooling economy. Average rental rates and occupancy levels continued along a downward trend,