Building Something From the Ground Up
What began with twelve shipping containers in Conklin, New York has grown into one of the largest privately owned self-storage platforms in the Greater Binghamton market.
Our Story
In 2016, we recognized a problem throughout Broome County. Many self-storage facilities were located within flood-prone areas, leaving customers concerned about the safety of their belongings during severe weather events. Rather than accept the status quo, we saw an opportunity to create a better storage experience built around security, reliability, and customer trust.
Laing Self Storage began with a modest facility in Conklin, New York consisting of just twelve shipping containers. From day one, the company was built through hard work, disciplined reinvestment, and a long-term commitment to growth. Every facility, expansion, improvement, and acquisition has been funded through the success of the business itself and a relentless focus on execution.
Without relying on outside investors, institutional capital, or inherited resources, the company steadily expanded one project at a time. By focusing on customer service, operational excellence, strategic marketing, and disciplined financial management, Laing Self Storage grew from a small startup operation into a regional storage platform serving thousands of customers across Broome County and Chenango County.
Today, the company operates more than 100,000 square feet of temperature-controlled, traditional self-storage space & IOS property and continues to pursue opportunities that strengthen its position as a trusted storage provider throughout the Southern Tier of New York.
Looking Forward
The Next Chapter
Through The Lainger Group, we are expanding beyond traditional self-storage into complementary asset classes including Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS), vehicle storage, and strategic real estate development opportunities.
Our strategy remains unchanged: identify opportunities where operational expertise, disciplined management, strategic marketing, and thoughtful capital allocation can create lasting value.
While the company has grown significantly since its beginnings in Conklin, our philosophy remains the same—build quality assets, serve customers exceptionally well, reinvest in growth, and create something that lasts for generations.