First impressions matter in self storage. Whether you’re targeting domestic customers needing extra space or business clients with long-term contracts, the condition of your building says a lot about your brand.
Faded, weathered or patchy cladding can give the impression of neglect, even if your internal service is spot on. That’s why more and more self storage companies are choosing to respray their buildings. It gives tired units a new lease of life for a fraction of the cost of full replacement.
At Commercial Coating Solutions, we’ve helped transform dozens of storage sites across the UK with minimal disruption, clean lines, and brand-consistent colours. If you’re a storage operator, here’s why it might be time to refresh your external appearance.
1. Boost Curb Appeal and Customer Confidence
When someone pulls into your facility for the first time, the outside is all they see. Clean, bold colours and a consistent finish help reinforce your brand and make the site feel secure and professional.
Take Shurgard Self Storage, for example. We’ve completed resprays for their sites in Salford, Southampton, Gillingham, Warrington, Fareham and Bristol to name just a few. We changed the external cladding from orange to their signature red. Not only did it align with their corporate colours, but it instantly lifted the look of the building. Customers recognised the brand before even walking through the door.
2. Extend the Life of Your Cladding
Exposure to UV, rain and pollution takes a toll on coated steel over time. Paint systems break down, colours fade, and corrosion can start creeping in around edges and fixings.
A professional cladding respray doesn’t just improve the look. It protects the surface from further deterioration with advanced paint systems that have built in UV protection to prevent discolouration and fading over the years.
3. Minimal Disruption, Maximum Impact
One of the biggest advantages of spray coating over recladding is that there’s no need to close the site or disturb your tenants.
At SCA Self Storage, we worked around business hours to complete a full external refresh while customers were still accessing their units. Careful masking, odour-free coatings and experienced operatives meant no mess, no complaints, and a freshly coated site by the end of the week.
Quick Self Storage needed a fast turnaround without impacting customer access. We used MEWPs to complete the high-level spraying and worked in phases so the site stayed open throughout.
4. Stay Competitive in a Growing Market
Self storage is booming in the UK. New sites are opening regularly and existing ones are expanding. If your building is starting to look tired next to a brand-new competitor, a respray is a fast and cost-effective way to stay visually competitive.
Modern spray-applied systems offer excellent durability, a wide range of colour choices, and fast application when handled by a specialist team like ours.
5. A Smarter Investment Than Cladding Replacement
Cladding replacement is expensive, time-consuming and disruptive. Respraying, on the other hand, is usually completed in a matter of days and costs a fraction of the price.
We work with leading suppliers who offer up to 30-year warranties on full systems. That means you’re not just getting a quick fix. You’re protecting your asset for the long term.
Thinking About a Respray?
If you operate a self storage site and haven’t had the cladding inspected or refreshed in the last 10 years, it’s worth booking a no-obligation site visit. We’ll assess the condition of your building, provide colour-matching where needed, and give you a clear plan of action.
Whether it’s a full rebrand or just freshening up tired panels, we’ve got the experience and the systems to deliver a professional finish that reflects your standards without disrupting your customers.
Ready to give your self storage site a facelift?
Get in touch with Commercial Coating Solutions today for expert advice and a free quote.
