Your self storage expansion plan: The software and hardware you actually need

Opening a new self storage site or adding more units should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But for most operators, the reality is a long list of challenges: securing funding, waiting on construction, juggling staffing, setting up operational systems, and keeping costs under control while you wait for doors to open.

That’s where Boxwell and Storeganise come in, giving you the hardware and software to launch (or expand) faster, run leaner, and start generating revenue sooner.

The challenges operators face in 2025

Whether you’re new to the industry or growing your portfolio, the pain points are surprisingly similar:

For new operators:

• Long lead times: Traditional builds can take 12+ months before you can rent a single unit.
• High upfront costs: Permanent builds require big capital before you see returns.
• No established systems: Everything from pricing to customer management needs to be built from scratch.
• Pressure to break even fast: You can’t afford months of empty units.

For expanding operators:

• Adding sites without chaos: Growth shouldn’t come at the cost of disrupting current operations.
• Managing staff efficiently: Hiring for every new location isn’t always sustainable.
• Keeping operations consistent: You need a repeatable expansion playbook, not a fresh start every time.

In short, the traditional way of expanding is too slow, too expensive, and too complex for the modern self-storage market.

The hardware: Boxwell relocatable storage units

Fast to deploy, easy to scale, and designed for flexibility. 

Instead of waiting over a year for a traditional build, Boxwell’s relocatable units can be delivered, installed, and ready to rent in as little as 14 weeks.

Here’s what that means for your bottom line:

• Faster time to revenue: Get units on the ground and generating income sooner.
• Lower upfront investment: Add inventory gradually as demand grows.
• Market testing: Try out new locations without committing to a full-scale permanent build.
• Mobility: If demand shifts, units can be relocated or reconfigured.

For new operators, this means you can start small, test demand, and grow at your own pace. For expanding operators, it’s a way to fill new locations quickly and avoid costly construction delays.

The software: Storeganise self storage management platform

Turn your units into revenue faster, with less overhead.

Storeganise isn’t just a place to track bookings — it’s the operating system for modern self storage. From the moment you’re ready to launch, it handles everything from online move-ins and payments to tenant communication, gate access, insurance, and reporting.

Here’s what that means in practice:

• Revenue from day one: Start taking online bookings before your doors open.
• Run lean: Operators report cutting manual admin by up to 50% — no need to staff every site.
• Scale without friction: Add new sites in minutes, not months, and manage them all from one dashboard.
• Integrate your way: 30+ plug-and-play integrations (payments, insurance, access control, accounting) mean you can leverage best-in-class products for all your needs.
• Delight tenants: Mobile-first experience so tenants can rent, pay, and manage their unit 24/7 without calling your staff.

For new operators, Storeganise gives you a professional, automated setup from day one. For expanding operators, it’s a way to grow your portfolio without ballooning headcount or complexity.

Why this combination works

Individually, Boxwell and Storeganise each solve a big problem for storage operators. Together, they create a ready-to-launch package that addresses both the physical and operational sides of your business.

Imagine this:

Without this combo: 

• 12–18 month wait before your first rental.
• Large upfront build costs with slow ROI.
• Disjointed systems that require more staff to manage.

With Boxwell + Storeganise:

• Units on-site and renting in as little as 14 weeks.
• Online booking system live before the first unit is delivered.
• Lean, automated operations that scale as you grow.

It’s not just about launching faster — it’s about launching smarter.

Your next step

📅 Meet us at SSA Fall 2025 — see Boxwell’s relocatable units at booth #107 and Storeganise’s automation in action at booth #617

If you’re not attending the event, book a call with Storeganise and we’ll walk you through the platform, show you how it works seamlessly with Boxwell’s units, and connect you with the right people to plan your expansion — or reach out to Boxwell directly for a quote to see exactly what it would cost to get your relocatable storage set up.

The future of your self storage business doesn’t have to be 12 months away.

With the right software and hardware, it could be 14 weeks.