{"id":10522,"date":"2023-09-22T10:11:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T17:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10522"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T23:52:12","slug":"storage-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/storage-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Optimize Your Self-Storage Maintenance Plan in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The demand for space continues to increase<\/a> as people accumulate more belongings. In the U.S. alone, we spend nearly $4 billion<\/a> a year building self storage units. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, existing storage structures are at 92% capacity, leaving millions of Americans to battle over the remaining 8%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Given the high demand, it’s clear that self storage facility owners have the opportunity to generate massive income <\/a> But the key to meeting demand isn’t just having the space. You’ll also need to maintain and renovate it<\/em> to ensure customer satisfaction, boost property value, and increase safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s look at the best ways to run and maintain a self storage facility in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Storage Maintenance in the Self Storage Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For many self storage facility owners, renovations play a pivotal role in retaining customers. For example, if your facility floods due to a malfunctioning sprinkler system (that wasn’t wasn’t properly maintained), water damage to stored furniture, seasonal décor, and electronics, may lead renters to vacate in search of a better-maintained storage facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, storage facilities can also be sued for negligence if the water damage inflicted is a result of poor maintenance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides limiting liability, a thoughtfully-conducted maintenance plan can also: <\/p>\n\n\n\n