Cost of temporary warehouse storage vs permanent warehouse storage

Temporary warehouse buildings, also known as a portable building or modular buildings, are prefabricated structures that are designed to be installed quickly and easily. This differs from traditional warehouses which can’t be easily relocated or modified as well as typically having much longer construction times.

Aganto temporary warehouses are made from durable aluminium frames and are suitable for a wide range of uses from storage facilities to manufacturing spaces.

Long-term buildings come with ongoing expenses such as maintenance, utility bills, property taxes, and insurance. This makes them a more expensive commitment in the long run.

Because temporary buildings are easier to maintain, ongoing costs are much lower. Temporary structures can also be relocated or adjusted easily to suit your evolving needs.

If you’re researching warehouse building costs per square metre, you may want to consider a temporary warehouse building as an option – because when you get the same space for approximately 25% of the cost – it’s difficult to see why you would go down the conventional route.

Temporary warehouse buildings typically cost 75% less than a permanent structure of the same size. For example, building a 10,000 sq ft temporary warehouse can cost a fraction of what a permanent facility would require. This is mainly because there is no need for foundations or major groundwork, and materials are more cost-efficient.

Furthermore, the cost of a permanent warehouse can range depending on location, materials, design, and local construction rates. This could mean you end up paying even more for your new warehouse.

Alternatively, you can lease the temporary structure, like you might any other piece of operational equipment. If you’re not sure, you can always rent short-term and road-test the building as Aganto offer rental contracts from as little as three months.

When installing a temporary structure from Aganto, you have the option to hire for a short-term solution to increase on-site capacity without slowing down your business operations. 

Traditional warehouses come with ongoing expenses such as maintenance, utility bills, property taxes, and insurance. This makes them a more expensive commitment in the long run.

Because temporary buildings are easier to maintain, ongoing costs are much lower. Temporary structures can also be relocated or adjusted easily to suit your evolving needs.

While the cost of a temporary warehouse is causing them to become an increasingly popular solution for warehousing across sectors, there are additional benefits:

Speed: Installation can be completed in just weeks, with final assembly taking just a few days.

Scalability: Temporary structures are easy to expand or relocate as your business grows.

Flexibility: Customise your Aganto structure with insulation, lighting, racking, and access points.

Choosing between temporary and permanent warehouse storage depends on your business needs, but when it comes to cost-efficiency, speed, and flexibility, the benefits of a temporary warehouse are hard to ignore. With potential savings of up to 75% and low operational expenses, temporary warehouses are becoming the go-to solution for modern logistics and storage.

Want to discuss your options with an expert? Get in touch with the Aganto team today for a free no obligation site visit.