
← Self Storage Insights17 dec 2025 · 28 min
Build vs. Buy: The Real Cost of New Self Storage Construction
Build vs. Buy: The Real Cost of New Self Storage Construction
In this week’s episode of the Self Storage Insight Podcast, James Shepherd talks with Austin Scroggs of TruSteel Buildings to break down the build-versus-buy decision in self storage. Tune in to hear when new construction can cost significantly less than buying existing, the tradeoffs operators should consider, and how smart planning can set a project up for long-term success.