Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Self Storage Management
Founded in 1962, our company has pioneered innovative self-storage solutions across the eastern United States. With over five decades of industry experience, we specialize in full-service management, remote hub operations, and strategic brokerage services for storage facility owners. Our team combines generational expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver customized solutions that maximize operational efficiency and profitability.As developers of Virginia's first self-storage facility in 1973, we maintain a legacy of leadership while continuously evolving through educational initiatives like our LOCKED & LOADED web series. Our commitment to excellence extends through our Trusted Movers Network and partnerships with industry leaders, ensuring comprehensive support for both facility owners and customers.
Services
Full Service Management
Remote Hub Management
Brokerage Services
Tenant Protection Programs
Facility Development
Mover Partnerships
Marketing Solutions
Call Center Support
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized self-storage industry experience since 1973
- Our Trusted Movers Network enhances customer service offerings
- We provide customized facility management solutions for eastern U.S. markets
- Our team combines generational expertise with modern technological integration
- We maintain strategic partnerships through the Argus Network for expanded support
Services
Full Service Management
Comprehensive self-storage facility management covering operations, staffing, and tenant protection programs. Our solution includes marketing support, financial oversight, and technology integration for owners seeking complete operational management across multiple locations.
Brokerage Services
Specialized real estate brokerage for self-storage facility transactions. We provide market analysis, valuation services, and strategic guidance for buying, selling, or investing in storage properties through our Argus Network connections.
Trusted Movers Network
Curated network of verified moving professionals connecting storage facilities with reliable service providers. This value-added service enhances customer satisfaction by offering seamless moving solutions while increasing facility revenue streams.
Remote Hub Management
Technology-driven management system for multi-facility owners. Our hub-and-spoke model optimizes operational efficiency through centralized call centers, standardized processes, and digital tenant engagement tools across distributed locations.
Tenant Protection Programs
Customizable contents indemnity solutions for storage customers. We design and implement insurance programs that protect tenants' belongings while providing facility owners with risk management frameworks and revenue opportunities.
People
Tom Nicholson Jr.
Founder
Military veteran and self-storage pioneer who established Virginia's first storage facility in 1973. Served in the Army during the Korean conflict, bringing leadership experience to real estate ventures since the 1950s.
Tom Nicholson III
President
Third-generation storage industry leader with business and psychology background from Roanoke College. Specializes in facility development and operations management since joining the company in 1979.
Questions
What self-storage management services do you offer?
We provide full-service management, remote hub operations, tenant protection programs, marketing support, and facility development consulting for self-storage owners across the eastern United States.
Do you help with buying or selling storage facilities?
Yes, our brokerage department offers real estate transaction services through the Argus Network, providing market analysis and strategic guidance for storage property investments.
What is the Trusted Movers Network?
Our curated network connects storage facilities with verified moving professionals, offering customers reliable moving services while creating additional revenue opportunities for facility owners.
Which states do you serve?
We operate across 11 eastern states including Virginia, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, with management services for over 50 storage facilities since 1973.
