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.

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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.

Development Types

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.

Design Considerations

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

Indicative Costs

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions clients ask us

Single-level drive-up typically costs $600–$900 per m² of net lettable area. Multi-storey climate-controlled facilities range from $1,200–$2,000 per m² NLA. Site acquisition, approvals, marketing and management-office fitout add further costs. We provide detailed feasibility estimates following a briefing.

A single-level facility of 3,000–5,000 m² NLA typically takes 20–28 weeks to construct. Multi-storey facilities take 32–48 weeks depending on levels and complexity. Planning approval and design add time before construction commences.

Yes, in most circumstances. Self-storage is a specific land use requiring assessment against the local planning scheme, and some councils restrict or limit it in industrial zones. We can provide initial advice on planning prospects for specific sites.

Yes. The management office, reception, customer amenities and any on-site manager\u2019s apartment (where applicable) are included in our development contract scope.

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