The combination of covered storage, electrical hookups, AND loading dock access is specific enough that finding it in Atlanta requires looking at commercial/industrial facilities rather than standard storage. Here's what actually exists and where to find it.

What this means:

• Roof over the storage area
• Open or partially open sides
• Drive-in access for vehicles/equipment
• Individual or shared bay spaces

Not the same as:

• Enclosed units (fully walled)
• Indoor climate-controlled (building space)
• Standard covered parking (no bay designation)

What contractors typically need:

• 110V/120V: Basic outlets for chargers, lights, small tools
• 220V/240V: Welders, compressors, larger equipment
• 50A/30A: RV-style hookups (sometimes available)

Considerations:

• Metered vs. included in rent
• Outlet location relative to your bay
• Amperage and circuit capacity

What this means:

• Raised dock for truck-height loading
• Sometimes forklift available
• Facilitates moving heavy items

Who needs this:

• Businesses moving inventory/supplies
• Equipment that requires mechanical loading
• Operations with frequent heavy transfers

Most likely to have all three features:

• Small warehouse units (500-2,500 sq ft)
• Roll-up doors plus dock access
• Electrical included
• Covered or indoor

Cost: $500-1,500/month depending on size and location

Commitment: Usually 12-month minimum lease

Some higher-end equipment yards offer:

• Covered bays for equipment
• Electrical service at select bays
• Shared dock access

Cost: $200-500/month for equipped bays

Availability: Limited—these are premium features

If loading dock is primary need:

• Shared dock facilities
• May rent bay space with access
• Often have electrical

Cost: Varies widely

Fit: Best for logistics-heavy operations

Moderately available:

• Some RV facilities offer electrical at covered spots
• Select commercial yards have equipped bays
• Typically 30A or 50A RV-style hookups

Less commonly available:

• Usually requires commercial/industrial lease
• Shared dock more common than dedicated
• May be available at certain flex spaces

Rare in single facility:

• Most facilities specialize in one type
• Full combination usually means commercial lease
• Expect to pay premium for comprehensive features

Instead of one facility with everything:

Option 1: Covered storage at RV facility with electrical + separate dock access arrangement

Option 2: Loading dock flex space + equipment stored at nearby yard

Option 3: Dock access as needed (rental) + covered bay storage

Rank which features are must-have vs. nice-to-have:

If electrical is critical:

• RV/boat facilities often have hookups
• Some commercial yards offer electrical bays
• May need to compromise on dock access

If dock access is critical:

• Commercial/industrial flex space
• May compromise on "covered" (indoor instead)
• Higher cost but full-service

If covered is critical:

• Many options for covered vehicle/equipment storage
• Electrical can often be added
• Dock access may require separate arrangement

• $100-200/month (equipment yard)
• $75-150/month (RV facility)

• $150-300/month
• Electrical may be additional ($25-75/month)

• $400-1,000+/month
• Usually means flex space/commercial lease
• May require longer commitment

• Most limited options
• Highest pricing
• Industrial space is scarce

• Growing industrial presence
• More availability
• Competitive pricing
• Flex space options developing

• Established industrial zones
• More dock facilities
• Variable covered storage options

1. "What voltage/amperage is available?"
2. "Is electricity metered or included?"
3. "Where is the outlet relative to the bay?"
4. "What's the monthly cost for electrical?"

1. "Is there loading dock access?"
2. "Is it shared or dedicated?"
3. "What are the dock access hours?"
4. "Is a forklift available?"

1. "What size covered bays do you have?"
2. "Can I drive equipment in?"
3. "What's the access like (hours, gate)?"
4. "What's included in the monthly rate?"

Oxford RV Storage offers covered storage with electrical hookup capability:

• Covered bays for vehicles and equipment
• Electrical hookups available at select spaces
• Gated access for security
• Space for commercial equipment

Loading dock access is not available at Oxford—operations requiring dedicated dock facilities should consider commercial flex space in the area. For covered equipment storage with electrical, Oxford provides a cost-effective option in the I-20 East corridor.