From market research to opening day: the complete guide, plus the partner network to make it happen.
Self-storage is one of Europe's most resilient asset classes. The market is growing, the technology is ready, and the opportunity for new operators has never been clearer. Whether you're a property investor, developer, or entrepreneurial first-mover — this is where to start.
€1.2bn
Investment in European self-storage in 2024
5.4%
Annual market growth through 2033
77.8%
Average facility occupancy across Europe
19%
Facilities with smartphone access today
Sources: FEDESSA & CBRE; Market Data Forecast
Resources, guides, and tools — built for new self-storage operators across Europe.
Step-by-step: market research, location, technology, operations, and launch.
Answers to the most common questions from new operators and investors.
How other operators built and scaled their facilities with Sensorberg.
Podcast episodes covering technology, operations, and industry insight.
A guide to increasing net operating income from your facility with smart access control.
The questions to ask your lawyer, lender, contractor, and software partners — free download.
Starting a self-storage facility means making decisions across access control, management software, facility partitioning, security, and operations. We've built relationships with the leading providers across each of these categories — and we're happy to make the introductions.
Contact Sensorberg once. We connect you with the right partners.
Partitioning & Box Building
Your unit layout is one of the most consequential early decisions — it determines your unit mix, corridor efficiency, and long-term revenue per square metre. We handle the partitioning and fit-out for you, working with specialists who understand self-storage from the ground up.
Security & CCTV
Smart access covers the digital layer — but physical security needs the right hardware alongside it. We can assist with security and remote monitoring, helping you get the right setup for your market and facility type.
Property Management Software
Reservations, digital contracts, automated payments, and tenant communication — all managed from one platform. One Access integrates natively with leading European self-storage software, so your access control and management layer work as one from day one.
Third-Party Management
Not every operator wants to run their facility in-house — and they don't have to. If you're looking for a professional management company to handle day-to-day operations, we can make the right introductions across European markets.
The Smart Storage Talk — conversations with self-storage founders, operators, and experts from across Europe.
Book a free consultation with our team. We'll map out what you need — from access control to the right software and partners for your market.
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