Multi-Story Self Storage Construction
In today’s world, land is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. This is especially true in urban areas where land is at a premium
and demand for housing and commercial space is high. As a result, many in the self storage industry are looking for ways to
increase rentable space without additional land costs. A great way to do this is multi-story self storage buildings.
Multi-story self storage building designs offer several advantages over traditional single story facilities. Check out some of our favorites below!
Multi-story buildings can be built on smaller parcels of land, saving money on construction costs. This enables savings on the slab design, helping to offset the cost of a foundation designed for a larger building footprint. Similarly, once you’ve paid for an elevator for your multi-story storage building, why stop at a two story building? Adding another level or two may make sense.
Multi-story facilities offer a unit mix with more storage units in the same building footprint as a single story storage building, which means more income with less land costs. Each level of your building multiplies your rentable space and the options you can offer to your customers.
Self storage customers are counting on you to help protect their investments, treasures, and more, tucked safely away inside your facility. Storage units in multi-level self storage buildings have increased security because it is more difficult to gain unauthorized access to them than single-story units. There are fewer points of entry, allowing you tighter control of who can enter your facility at all times. As a result of their increased security, multi-story self storage units are seen as more safe and secure than single-story units.
Multi-story self storage units are taller than single story units and can be seen from more vantage points. This is especially important in densely populated areas, where there is a lot of competition for attention. When potential customers see a multi level self storage building, they may be more likely to consider renting a storage unit there. Units in multi-story buildings can be seen as more professional and secure than units in single-story buildings. Additionally, multi-story buildings often have more amenities, such as climate control and security cameras, making them more attractive to potential customers.
As a result of their better visibility, multi-story self storage buildings typically have more traffic and higher rental rates than single-story buildings. If you are considering investing in self storage, a multi-story facility is a great option. It is more likely to be successful than a single-story facility, and it can provide you with a good return on your investment in an industry that is considered to be, “recession proof.”
In addition to these advantages, multi-story self-storage facilities are also becoming more aesthetically pleasing. Many new multi-story storage buildings are designed to blend in with their surroundings and look like high end retail buildings.
As the demand for self-storage grows, multi-story facilities are becoming the norm. If you are interested in a new self storage construction project, or if you’re considering expanding an existing facility, a multi-story building is a wise investment.
Why Choose A-Lert Building Systems?
Why Choose
A-Lert Building
Systems?
A-Lert has years of experience planning, designing, engineering, and constructing multi-story self storage facilities.
Whether building a new self storage business or renovating an existing facility, we have the knowledge and expertise necessary to design and build multi-story self storage for optimal use with maximized cost savings. Other advantages of choosing A-Lert Building Systems include:
In-House Engineering
We offer stamped structural steel drawings with every storage building we sell.
Competitive Prices
We are the manufacturer, so you save!
Long Lasting Quality
All of our multi-story self storage facilities are built to last with quality in mind.
Climate Control
All multi-level self storage properties can also be built as climate controlled and/or non-climate controlled or ambient storage facilities. A-Lert supplies insulation appropriate for use in climate and non-climate controlled buildings, fitting the specific needs of each individual owner and local building codes.
Professional Crews to Install Your Buildings
Our crews are the best in the industry. Quality, professionalism, and precision are evident in their work.
Multi-Story Self Storage Builder
To ensure your self storage construction success, partner with a company with proven experience, industry-leading products, and unrelenting customer service. A-Lert Building Systems is your solution. Call 1-800-344-0609 for more information on partnering with A-Lert today!
A-Lert is Your Source for Multi-Story Self Storage Facilities!
A-Lert Building Systems is a self-storage contractor that engineers, manufactures and installs self-storage facilities for Austin-area developers, entirely in-house. Our plant in New Braunfels is about 50 miles down I-35, so components come from our own shop, not a supplier across the country. In a market where land is expensive and demand keeps growing, getting the site, unit mix and build right the first time matters. 40+ years in construction, backed by Centurion Industries.
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Local expertise in the Austin market
High land costs push new construction inside the core toward infill and multi-story projects, while suburban submarkets such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown and the Hutto/Taylor corridor, where the semiconductor expansion is bringing new development, still have room for single-story, drive-up builds. Projects here follow I-35, the metro's north-south spine; MoPac (Loop 1) and US 183 on the west and north sides; US 290 and SH 71 toward Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs; and the SH 130 and SH 45 toll roads carrying growth east and north. We design to City of Austin zoning and permitting requirements and to Texas code, from North Austin and the Domain to South and East Austin and the outer suburbs.
Self-storage building types we design and build
- Multi-story climate-controlled facilities for high-cost infill sites in the urban core.
- Single-story drive-up facilities for suburbs such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Hutto, where land is still available.
- Boat and RV storage serving Lake Travis, Lake Austin and the Highland Lakes.
- Pre-engineered metal buildings for fast, cost-controlled builds.
- Building conversions that turn underused retail or industrial space into a producing facility.
- X-tra Storage HD heavy-duty units for oversized, high-value tenants.
Turning Austin retail and industrial space into storage
In a land-constrained market, converting an existing building is often the fastest route to an infill location you could not buy as raw land. A-Lert evaluates the structure, access and zoning, then handles the reconfiguration, structural upgrades and code-compliant retrofit end to end.
Building for Austin's growth
Austin has been one of the fastest-growing large metros in the U.S., and much of that growth comes from people relocating. New arrivals often rent before they buy and need storage during the move. A-Lert builds for that trajectory: the right unit mix for each submarket, and phased designs that let a facility expand as the surrounding neighborhoods fill in.
Why developers choose A-Lert in Austin
- Our own 40,000 sq ft manufacturing plant about 50 miles away in New Braunfels.
- Single-source: engineering, in-house fabrication and installation, with the build managed end to end.
- Licensed as a general contractor for 30 years, with 40+ years in construction.
- A division of Centurion Industries, for financial strength on large projects.
- Built for ROI: the right unit mix and footprint for expensive Austin land.
Frequently asked questions
Is multi-story worth it in Austin?
Inside the urban core, usually yes. With land among the most expensive in Texas, vertical construction produces far more rentable space per acre. The right answer comes from modeling single-story against multi-story for the specific site and submarket.
Can you convert an Austin retail or industrial building into self-storage?
Often, yes, and in a land-constrained market it is frequently the most cost-effective path. It starts with evaluating the structure, access and zoning, then retrofitting the shell into a code-compliant facility.
How do Austin land costs change the build?
They push most core projects toward multi-story and conversions, which need real structural engineering: reinforced framing, elevators and fire suppression. A-Lert does that engineering in-house, so the design fits both the site and the budget.
Do you handle Austin permitting and code?
Yes. We design to City of Austin zoning and permitting requirements and to Texas code, and our single-source team keeps the schedule moving through review.
