Self-storage facility construction, Queensland.
Purpose-built self-storage facilities for developers, investors and owner-operators — from a single-level 3,000 m² suburban facility to a five-storey climate-controlled urban building, designed to generate strong returns.
A growing Queensland asset class
Self-storage is a growing asset class in Queensland, driven by population growth, apartment living (which reduces at-home storage) and the increasing prevalence of small business operators seeking flexible storage.
Well-located facilities in metropolitan Brisbane, the Gold Coast and SEQ\u2019s growth corridor suburbs command strong occupancy and yield metrics. We deliver developments that are operationally efficient, compliant and investor-ready.
The right model for the location
Single-Level Drive-Up
The traditional model — single-storey rows of units with direct vehicle access to roller doors. Well-suited to suburban and outer-metro locations with affordable land, using steel portal frame or tilt-up with a simple unit module.
Multi-Storey Self-Storage
Where land cost is high relative to achievable rental, 2–6 storey buildings maximise revenue per land area — with internal corridor access, loading lifts or conveyors, and climate control as standard.
Climate-Controlled Facilities
Maintaining temperature and humidity within defined ranges commands premium pricing — attracting businesses, wine collectors, document archives and residential customers with high-value possessions.
Mixed-Use Self-Storage
Combining self-storage with conventional industrial units or bulky-goods retail on the same site, maximising revenue per land area in constrained industrial zones.
What makes a facility perform
We design around the metrics that drive occupancy and yield.
- Unit module optimisation — 3.0 m, 3.6 m or 5.0 m wide units in varying depths, with mix informed by local demand
- Access, security & technology — electronic access control, CCTV, remote management and online booking
- Fire services — hydrants, hose reels and detection; sprinklers per height, area and content classification
- NCC Class 7b classification — egress, fire and disability access managed with the certifier
Development cost ranges
Indicative development costs per square metre of net lettable area (NLA):
| Facility type | Cost range (per m² NLA) |
|---|---|
| Single-level drive-up | $600 – $900 |
| Multi-storey climate-controlled | $1,200 – $2,000 |
Note: Site acquisition, development approvals, marketing and management-office fitout add further costs. We provide detailed feasibility cost estimates following a briefing.
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From feasibility cost estimates to a completed, investor-ready facility — we deliver the whole development.