Contractor Yard Storage vs Boat and RV Storage Lot
Which unglamorous business is actually worth starting?
| Contractor Yard Storage | Boat and RV Storage Lot | |
|---|---|---|
| Startup cost | $30k–$275k | $25k–$250k |
| Typical net margin | 48% | 45% |
| Revenue potential | $90k–$500k/yr single yard-to-multi-yard operator | $80k–$450k/yr small lot-to-managed facility |
| Profit score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Ugliness score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Category | 📦 Parking & Storage | 📦 Parking & Storage |
⚖️ The verdict
Contractor Yard Storage is the more workmanlike business: $30,000-$275,000 to start, 48% margin, and $90k-$500k/yr from one yard to multiple yards. Boat and RV Storage Lot is a little cheaper at $25,000-$250,000, with 45% margin and $80k-$450k/yr. Contractor yards rent to people who make money with their equipment. Boat and RV lots rent to people protecting weekend optimism.
Start Contractor Yard Storage if... you can serve trades near growing markets and tolerate messy, practical tenants. Start Boat and RV Storage if... you have visible, accessible land and want a simpler consumer storage play with slightly softer economics.
📦 Parking & Storage
Contractor Yard Storage →
Where excavators sleep after destroying someone else's lawn.
📦 Parking & Storage
Boat and RV Storage Lot →
A retirement home for fiberglass dreams and payment plans.
FAQ
Is Contractor Yard Storage or Boat and RV Storage Lot cheaper to start?
Boat and RV Storage Lot is typically cheaper to start, from around $25,000 versus $30,000 for Contractor Yard Storage.
Which has higher margins, Contractor Yard Storage or Boat and RV Storage Lot?
Contractor Yard Storage reports the higher typical net margin at about 48%, compared with 45% for Boat and RV Storage Lot.
Should I start Contractor Yard Storage or Boat and RV Storage Lot?
It depends on your capital and stomach: Contractor Yard Storage runs $30,000–$275,000 at ~48% margin, while Boat and RV Storage Lot runs $25,000–$250,000 at ~45%. The full verdict is on the page.