H.M First Group

Enclosed Storage Solution.

ENCLOSED STORAGE UNITS BUILT TO LAST

Our enclosed Ekmar Unit offer the privacy and security of a self-storage facility inside your building.

  • Wire Mesh

    2″x2″ 16-gauge wire mesh ceilings are a cost-effective theft deterrent while still permitting penetration of existing fire suppression systems and lighting.

  • Gold Plate Latch

    Factory installed on the swing door. Can receive a resident padlock and property management overlock

  • Swing Doors

    Economical corrugated swing doors require minimal headers and open a full 180° to allow convenient access while moving items in and out of the unit. Swing doors are custom sized in widths up 3’-2” and heights up to 6’10”.

  • Roll Up Door

    A space saver, roll-up doors do not require swing clearance, which is advantageous in parking garages. Wider doors are useful when storing large items or building maintenance equipment. Doors are available up to 6’0” wide and 6’10” high.

  • Diamond Plate kick plates & corner guard

    These steel sheets protect your storage unit’s walls and hallway corners. Installed along the bottom of the exterior walls and on exposed corners, they protect the storage units from scratches and dents.

SAFE AND SECURE

The added convenience of storing personal items in the same building or complex where tenants live offers a powerful sales point. The Ekmar Unit provides improved privacy, which is a major concern for residents storing personal items and helps to deter theft. Wire mesh storage is not designed or built with security in mind and is often an easy target, especially for ‘quick grab’ thefts.

Ekmar Units are constructed with durable and damage-resistant materials and also allow for advanced locks to increase security. Research showed that 73% of respondents who rent wire-cage style storage at their apartment building are concerned about privacy and security.

TRANSFORM UNUSED SPACE INTO ADDED REVENUE

Self-storage has become a $38 billion industry. Driven in large part by limited options in apartment and condo units, storage offers an amazing revenue generating option for multi-family facilities. Tenants may be downsizing, transitioning to a new city, or desire to safely and securely store mementos, seasonal items, or other valuables outside their living quarters. Many multi-family facilities have a goldmine of unused space just waiting to start generating revenue. Ekmar Unit can generate revenue of up to $5 per square foot, offering an abundant and fresh opportunity to transform unused space into increased profit. Our independent survey highlights that residents will pay an additional $5-$30 more per unit for Ekmar Unit compared to the other less private options.

MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN WIRE BULK STORAGE LOCKERS

Wire mesh storage units at multi-family apartments or condos look like an afterthought. Open and exposed, tenants’ belonging lay bare for anyone to see. The Ekmar Unit is modeled after professional off-site storage facilities, transforming unsightly spaces into attractive and personalized secure storage. The Ekmar Unit is specially designed to fit into tight or awkward spaces as well as other unused areas. Privacy and customization make Ekmar units the perfect solution for bulk storage lockers.

Turn unused and under-used space into apartment storage for tenants. H.M Enclosed Storage Solutions has a creative solution for every apartment closet storage need. H.M Enclosed Storage Solutions will work with you to develop a custom solution for your multifamily storage needs while increasing revenue. View our gallery of creative new construction and retrofit work in dozens of properties. -

How it works:

Step 1: Ekmar + installs storage units at NO COST in a designated area of a property.

Step 2: Property leases storage unit to the resident. And will add to their monthly lease bill.

Step 3: Ekmar + will invoice property for the units rented and will stop invoicing property once resident moves out of unit.

What is needed:

  • Ekmar + will need a signed contract with property

  • Ekmar + will work with property to determine a reasonable rental rate for units

  • Ekmar + will install blocks of 12 units at a time as long as there is a waiting list

  • Ekmar + will be white exterior hallways with Orange or White doors and numbered signs

  • Ekmar + will make monthly trips onsite or as needed to determine if the units need touch up, repairs or any other maintenance

NO COST REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM*

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