Outdoor Storage & Equipment Rental Facility Properties — Yard and Storage Solutions
Helping companies in construction, equipment rental, materials handling, outdoor storage, and yard-based operations secure the right real estate for their needs across the GTA.
Commercial Real Estate
Joe Rosati
Industrial Outside Storage Real Estate Expertise
Industrial outside storage operations have unique real estate requirements that extend well beyond traditional warehouse space. We specialize in helping businesses secure industrial properties and yards that support outdoor storage, equipment staging, container storage, and yard-based operations.
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We understand the importance of proper zoning, permitted outdoor storage use, site layout, surface conditions, drainage, fencing, security, and efficient access for trucks and heavy equipment. Our team evaluates properties with a focus on operational practicality — ensuring adequate maneuverability, clear ingress and egress, and the ability to safely store materials or equipment outdoors.
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With experience working with outside-storage users across the GTA, we guide clients through municipal approvals, zoning considerations, and lease negotiations to ensure outdoor storage rights, yard improvements, and long-term flexibility are clearly defined. Our focus is on securing properties that support efficient operations while minimizing regulatory risk and future constraints.
Why Choose Us — Our Outdoor Storage & Equipment-Yard Advantage
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Knowledge of municipal zoning, by-laws, licences, and approvals required for outdoor storage, equipment rental yards, heavy-equipment storage, container yards, open-lot storage, etc.
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Connections with contractors/vendors for site work: clearing, grading, paving, drainage, fencing, security gates, lighting, container storage solutions, ground surfacing, site drainage, environmental / spill containment, storage racks or shelving if needed, covered storage / shelters, etc.
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Access to off-market and publicly listed properties ideal for open-storage use: large parcels, fenced yards, industrial zoning (heavy, outdoor, yard), container-friendly, easy truck access, good ingress/egress, proximity to highways and customers.
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Understanding of operational workflows: receiving and dispatching heavy equipment, scheduling rentals, storage of idle equipment, maintenance yard, container storage, covered/uncovered storage, safety and security requirements, environmental/contaminant management, easy access for heavy vehicles.
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Ability to negotiate lease/terms allowing yard use, container storage, site improvements, fencing, signage, flexibility for seasonal equipment fluctuation, space for maintenance/workshop, security infrastructure, etc.
Common Outdoor Storage & Equipment Rental Requirements
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Zoning / Municipal Approvals / Permits (heavy-use zoning, outdoor storage, container yards, by-law compliance)
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Site Infrastructure & Improvements (ground surfacing, drainage, grading, fencing, security, lighting, shelters, containers/sheds, office trailer, yard layout)
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Vehicle / Equipment Access & Maneuverability (truck and heavy-equipment access, turning radius, ingress/egress, loading/unloading zones, parking, turning areas)
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Storage & Inventory Logistics (heavy equipment storage, container storage, material storage, safe stacking or parking, covered vs uncovered, security)
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Flexibility & Scalability (seasonal fluctuation, ability to expand yard, add containers or storage, adjust layout)
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Compliance, Safety & Environmental Matters (spill containment, hazardous-material handling, drainage, waste management, container safety, fire code, insurance, security)
