SELF STORAGE BUILDERS & CONVERSION EXPERTS

Convert underused buildings into premium, climate-controlled self-storage—faster and more cost-effective than ground-up development.

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Elm Builders is based in Wilmington, NC.

Distressed Building →
High-Performing Self-Storage

| WHAT WE DO

Elm Builders specializes in converting existing buildings into premium, climate-controlled self-storage. Conversions require meticulous planning to maximize net rentable square footage, streamline build complexity, and deliver a facility customers love.

Common conversion types we support:

✓ Big-box retail conversions

✓ Adaptive reuse of distressed / underutilized commercial buildings

✓ Climate-controlled self-storage buildouts

Optimize the Building. Maximize the Rentable.

| OUR STRATEGY

Conversions win when every decision supports performance:

Layout planning to drive rentable efficiency
Clear execution that reduces surprises and keeps the schedule moving
Quality finishes that elevate customer experience and long-term value

| A 4-STEP CONVERSION PROCESS

How We Work

Step 1: Evaluate the asset

We review the building, constraints, and conversion opportunities.

Step 2: Plan for rentable efficiency

Layout and scope aligned to net rentable SF and operational needs.

Step 3: Execute with precision

A hands-on team focused on schedule, budget, and quality.

Step 4: Deliver a facility you’re proud to operate

Clean, premium, climate-controlled self-storage.

Elm Elaborate Podcast

Go behind the scenes with Elm Elaborates, hosted by Ryan Bono and Cameron Pleasant, exploring real commercial conversion projects - what worked, what didn’t, and what it takes to deliver.

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