A-Lert Building Systems is a single-source self-storage builder: we engineer, manufacture, supply and install self-storage buildings in-house, and we manage the build end to end. Most projects pass through a chain of separate companies (an engineer, a building manufacturer, a general contractor), and when something doesn't line up, no one owns the fix. With A-Lert, one team does.
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What single-source means on your project
- Engineering: site-specific building design by our in-house engineer, registered in 28 states.
- Manufacturing: components fabricated at our own 40,000 sq ft plant in New Braunfels, Texas. We control production timelines and quality, and parts can sometimes ship in as little as one to two days.
- Supply: metal building and roofing components for owners who manage their own construction.
- Installation and construction management: licensed as a general contractor for 30 years, A-Lert installs the buildings and manages the project from permit to handover.
Self-storage buildings we design and build
- New development: single-story drive-up, multi-story and climate-controlled facilities.
- Expansions: new phases or unit types for an existing facility as demand grows.
- Conversions: underused retail, warehouse or industrial buildings turned into self-storage.
- Boat and RV storage: wide-bay structures, including X-tra Storage HD heavy-duty units.
Featured Projects
Why developers and investors choose A-Lert
- 40+ years in the construction industry.
- Projects completed in nearly all 50 states.
- No brokered buildings: we manufacture what we install.
- A division of Centurion Industries, Inc., with the financial capacity to support projects up to $70 million.
What Our Clients Say
“After building 8 other facilities I wanted to find a new and better way to build. With A-Lert’s excellent service and quality product I found what I was looking for. I look forward to working with them again on the next project.”
~Dave Rhodes, Newark, OH
Planning your budget
Building costs run $13 to $25 per sq ft depending on type, and turnkey projects $65 to $100+ per sq ft before land. See the full breakdown in how much it costs to start a storage unit business.
Frequently asked questions
What does single-source self-storage construction mean?
One company handles engineering, manufacturing, supply and installation instead of three or four. A-Lert does all of it in-house, so there is one point of accountability for the life of the project.
Do you build only new facilities, or expansions and conversions too?
Both. A-Lert designs and builds new facilities, expands existing ones, and converts underused retail or industrial buildings into self-storage.
What is the advantage of buying from the manufacturer?
No third-party supplier schedule and no outside fabricator markup. Components come from A-Lert's own plant, which keeps timelines and costs more predictable.
Do you work outside Texas?
Yes. A-Lert has completed projects in nearly all 50 states, and our in-house engineer is registered in 28.
Can I buy components without a full construction contract?
Yes. A-Lert supplies metal building and roofing components to owners and contractors who manage their own construction.
