Contractors need storage that works with their schedule, not against it. "Quick access" isn't a luxury—it's the difference between making your first job on time and starting the day behind. Covered storage adds protection for equipment that sits between jobs, but only if you can get to it when you need it.

Work trucks, trailers, and equipment represent serious capital:

• Vehicles: $30,000-80,000+
• Trailers: $5,000-25,000
• Equipment/tools: $10,000-100,000+

Covered storage protects from:

• Georgia sun (UV damages paint, rubber, seals)
• Hail (spring and summer storms)
• Tree debris (branches, sap, bird droppings)
• Direct rain into unsealed areas

Covered storage gives you 80% of indoor protection at 30-50% of the cost:

• Roof blocks direct sun and precipitation
• Open sides allow airflow (prevents moisture buildup)
• Adequate for most commercial vehicles
• Significant savings over enclosed options

From arrival at gate to driving out:

• Excellent: Under 5 minutes
• Good: 5-10 minutes
• Problematic: 15+ minutes

Gate problems:

• Slow-opening gates
• Broken or unreliable mechanisms
• Shared codes that get changed

Layout issues:

• Long drives from gate to space
• Tight aisles requiring multiple maneuvers
• Blocked access from other vehicles

Access restrictions:

• Limited hours requiring scheduling
• Sign-in requirements
• Waiting for staff

24/7 or extended hours: Get your vehicle when YOU need it

Individual access codes: No waiting, no coordination

Well-designed layout:

• Direct routes to your space
• Wide aisles for easy maneuvering
• Pull-through or easy back-in spaces

Reliable infrastructure: Gate that works every time

More security often means more friction:

• Multiple gates = more time
• Sign-in procedures = delays
• Escort requirements = waiting

The goal is adequate security with minimal access friction .

Individual keypad codes: Enter your code, gate opens immediately

Automatic gate closing: Security maintained without your action

Camera coverage: Monitoring without checkpoints

Perimeter fencing: Security perimeter without internal barriers

Staffed checkpoints: Must wait for verification

Multiple gates: Each one adds time

Sign-in/sign-out: Paperwork every visit

Time-locked access: Can't enter outside specific windows

Before committing:

1. Visit during your typical pickup time (early morning?)
2. Enter through the gate—does it work smoothly?
3. Drive to available spaces—is navigation easy?
4. Simulate backing in a trailer—is there room?
5. Time the whole process

• Gate that takes forever to open
• Tight aisles with limited maneuvering
• Spaces blocked by other vehicles
• "24/7" that actually has restrictions
• Staff who can't answer access questions

• Gate opens immediately with code
• Wide, clear drive aisles
• Designated large-vehicle areas
• Actual 24/7 or very early access
• Other contractors already using the facility

Best positions:

• Near the entrance (shortest drive)
• On wide aisles (easier maneuvering)
• End spots (more room for trailers)

Avoid:

• Deep inside facility (long drive)
• Tight interior aisles
• Spots with poor lighting

Pull-through: The fastest option—drive straight in and out

Wide back-in: Room to maneuver without a 10-point turn

Adjacent space: Room to unhook and park separately if needed

Cheaper facility with poor access:

• $75/month
• 15 extra minutes per pickup
• 20 pickups/month = 5 hours lost
• Your time value × 5 hours = real cost

Better facility with quick access:

• $125/month
• Proper access saves 5 hours/month
• If your time is worth $50+/hour, better facility wins

For contractors billing $50-150/hour:

• 10 minutes saved = $8-25
• 20 workday pickups = $160-500/month in time value
• A $50/month premium for better access is easy ROI

Oxford RV Storage is designed for the kind of quick access contractors need:

Access:

• Gated entry with individual codes
• Extended hours for early morning pickup
• Wide drive aisles for truck and trailer
• Minimal friction from gate to space

Protection:

• Covered storage options available
• Protects from sun, hail, and weather
• Gated security for your investment

Location:

• I-20 Exit 93—easy on and off the highway
• Central to east Metro job sites
• Competitive pricing vs. in-town facilities

For contractors who need covered storage without the access headaches, Oxford provides the combination of protection and practicality that commercial users require.