Start with what happens in the yard
A roofing crew returning with trailers has different needs from a landscaper loading equipment every morning. Describe the daily routine as well as the inventory. Parking, loading, material deliveries and employee arrivals each affect whether a space will work.
Separate items that stay parked for weeks from items that move every day. Frequently used equipment should be reachable without moving several other vehicles. If your inventory changes with each project, include the busiest expected week rather than only today's equipment list.
- List vehicles and trailers separately, including whether they remain connected.
- Measure stored equipment with attachments, ramps and tongues included.
- Identify materials that need weather protection or a specific handling method.
- Describe delivery vehicles, delivery frequency and who will receive them.
Plan the loading area before choosing a size
The combined footprint of your equipment is only the starting point. A useful layout also leaves room for opening doors, lowering ramps, hitching trailers and moving materials. A narrow strip may have enough square footage on paper but still make an ordinary morning difficult.
Send a simple sketch with the longest vehicle, proposed storage rows and the direction vehicles enter. Ask which maneuvering areas are shared and which must fit inside your assigned space. Also confirm where crews may leave personal vehicles during a shift; do not assume that parking is included.
Confirm the details your crew will depend on
Our yard standard is gated 24/7 access, perimeter fencing, lighting, camera monitoring and month-to-month terms. Confirm the specific access arrangements and terms for the proposed yard before planning a move. Monitoring does not replace your own equipment locks, inventory records or insurance arrangements.
Ask about the surface under loaded trailers, drainage around stored materials and the route from the street through the gate. If you want to work on equipment, wash vehicles or receive frequent supplier deliveries, describe that separately from storage so the permitted use can be confirmed.
Request space near your actual jobs
Our initial planned areas are Katy and Pasadena, with requests accepted across Greater Houston. Choose the side of town that fits your current jobs, not simply the address of your office. Include your preferred start date, likely duration and any flexibility on location.
An inquiry is free and carries no obligation. It starts a conversation about fit; it does not reserve a space or establish a move-in date. We confirm availability and final terms directly.
Questions about this yard option
Can I keep vehicles and materials in the same space?
Tell us what you intend to store together. Mixed contractor storage is part of the Iron Yards concept, but accepted items, layout and site rules must be confirmed for the proposed location.
Can my crew use the yard as a workshop?
Storage and workshop activity are different requests. Include any maintenance, fabrication, vehicle washing or other on-site work in your inquiry so its suitability can be checked before terms are agreed.
Do I need an exact square-foot requirement?
No. Choose Not sure on the request form and describe your vehicles, equipment and loading routine. Dimensions or a sketch will make the space discussion more useful.