Large Storage Units for Trade Businesses

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March 18th, 2026

Large Storage Units for Trade Businesses: Keep Your Equipment Secure Without the Warehouse Price Tag

If you run a trade business in the East Bay, you probably spend more time thinking about your equipment than most people realize. Landscapers, plumbers, electricians, painters, general contractors: your trucks and tools are how you make a living. So where do you keep all of it when the workday is done? That is actually one of the most common reasons trade professionals reach out to us at ABBA Self Storage in Concord. They need a place to park a loaded work truck and store their gear somewhere secure, without signing a long warehouse lease or dealing with the headaches that come with it.

The Driveway Problem

We hear some versions of this story all the time. A contractor parks their work truck in the driveway because there is nowhere else to put it. The HOA sends a notice. The neighbors are not thrilled. And on top of that, there is always that worry in the back of your mind about someone walking off with your tools overnight. Replacing a full set of commercial equipment is not something anyone wants to budget for. Some guys try to solve it by hauling everything out of the truck every night and loading it back up every morning. It works, technically, but that is an hour or more a day you are not spending on actual work. The U.S. Small Business Administration talks a lot about managing overhead as a small business owner, and wasted time is overhead too.

The Units That Work for Trades

We have two large unit sizes that trade businesses tend to gravitate toward. The 15’ x 35’ gives you 525 square feet. That is enough to back up a pickup truck or cargo van inside and still have room along the walls for extra tools, materials, or seasonal equipment. These units were built with wider roll-up doors specifically to make vehicle access easier. The 20’ x 40’ is our biggest unit at 800 square feet. Landscaping companies love these because they can fit a truck plus mowers, blowers, trimmers, and all the other gear that comes with the job. Electricians and plumbers use them to keep backup inventory and specialty tools organized in one spot. It is basically your own private garage without the property tax bill.

Security That Actually Matters for Your Livelihood

When you are storing tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, security is not a nice-to-have. Our facility runs 24/7 video surveillance, and every customer gets their own electronic gate access code. The grounds are well-lit; the property is fenced, and each unit has its own alarm system and sprinklers. Our customers notice the difference. As one Google reviewer put it: “The place is run really well and kept in tip top shape. Clearly, people who work there take pride in their job.” That same reviewer mentioned that the staff had even tidied up after them when they were in a rush one day. “Clearly a place where people care about their business and customers. Highly recommended, even if you need to get on the wait list.” That kind of attention is exactly what you want when your livelihood depends on what is inside that unit.

Trade Businesses Already Use ABBA

You would not be the first contractor to store here. One of our Google reviewers shared: “My company uses ABBA for our fleet maintenance. We have vans with trailers in porta potties. The staff/owners are always friendly and helpful.” That is the reality for a lot of trade businesses here. They need a space that can handle commercial vehicles and equipment, and they need people running the place who understand that. ABBA is locally owned and operated, so you are talking to people who know the facility and know you by name. Rentals are month-to-month, so if your business slows down in the off-season or your needs change, you are not stuck in a contract. That flexibility is something warehouse leases just cannot match.

Easy to Get To From Anywhere in the East Bay

We are at 1850 Solano Way in Concord, right off Highway 680, Highway 4, and Highway 242. If your jobs take you around Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, or Pleasant Hill, stopping by on the way to or from a site is easy. Access hours are 7 AM to 8 PM every day, which lines up well with the early mornings most trade folks are used to. We also have dollies and handcarts on-site, plus moving supplies if you need them.

Ready to Secure Your Equipment?

Give us a call at (925) 969-9222 or visit abbastorage.com to reserve a unit online. You can also stop by the office, and we will walk you through the facility so you can see the large units for yourself before you decide. No pressure, no long-term commitment, just a solid place to keep your equipment safe.