Start with a single device
Six units let you enter the small-space rental market without opening a large storage facility. You choose the scale of your first stage and increase it when results justify it.
Schowkomat • your own self-storage business
Earn from the space others are missing.
Invest in a Schowkomat and grow a local business with automated rentals, online payments and a management dashboard.
Start at your own or a leased location. If you are still looking for a site, register your interest in locations from our database.
SCHOWKI.COMYour first module
6independent storage units
24/7self-service access
Schowkomat visualisation in a residential neighbourhood
A partner trusted by leading retail chains in Poland
Device + system + experience
What is a Schowkomat?
A Schowkomat is a compact device with six independent storage units. Customers gain extra space close to home or work, while you can build revenue from recurring rental fees.
It is a way to start a self-storage business with a single module, with room to expand to further locations.
You buy the device from the manufacturer and use the Schowki.com system. Before starting the partnership, you learn about the terms, costs and scope of support. You can start with one Schowkomat and see how it works at your location.
A few simple steps for your customers. Less day-to-day work for you.
- 01
Choose
Checks the location and available units online.
- 02
Rent
Completes booking and payment through the system.
- 03
Get access
Uses an individual PIN code.
- 04
Store
Uses their storage unit independently, 24 hours a day.
You do not need to arrange every key handover or handle each booking in person. The proprietary Schowki.com system handles rentals and payments.
A business that does not need your constant presence
Schowkomat combines a physical rental device with technology that reduces repetitive tasks. This lets you develop an additional business alongside your job, company or other projects.
Automate rentals and payments
The customer completes the process online, while the system handles payments and access. You reduce manual work for each rental and do not need someone to hand over keys.
See how your business is doing
Check current rentals and occupancy in the admin dashboard. Get the information you need for day-to-day management and planning your next steps.
Meet a local need
Your customer may live just a few streets away. Schowkomat meets a simple need: extra space for belongings that is easy to reach.
Grow with Schowki.com behind you
Use the device, system and experience of a company operating in self-storage. You learn about the scope of implementation and support before starting the partnership.
Experience from everyday operations
We run self-storage facilities and develop solutions used by tenants. We understand the importance of simple rentals, convenient payments and independent access to belongings. This experience shapes our partnership offer.
Your neighbours need space. You can provide it.
Bikes, seasonal equipment, belongings during a move and tools take up space that homes and businesses often lack. A storage unit along a daily route offers convenience. For you, it means an opportunity to reach a specific audience with a clear, useful service.
Have a location? Or still looking for one?
You can start a conversation at any stage. Together, we will find the option that fits your situation.
I have my own location
Want to use part of a plot, a yard by your business or another available space? Send us details about the site. We will assess the potential for a Schowkomat, taking into account the surroundings, customer access and device requirements.
Submit your locationI want to lease a site
You do not need to own the land. A leased location is an option. Our calculations will include rent and site usage terms to assess their impact on the project’s profitability.
Discuss a locationI am interested in a location from the Schowki.com database
Tell us which region you want to operate in. We will let you know about available locations in our database and possible partnership terms. Availability depends on the region and the stage of network development.
Register interest in a locationYour place in this model
Who is this model for?
An additional business
For those who want to build revenue alongside their current job or business.
Land and property owners
For those with space who want to see whether it could serve local customers.
Entrepreneurs
For those looking for a new service that can complement their existing business location.
Growing your own network
For those who want to start with one site, assess the results and consider further devices.
Step by step
From an idea to your first rental
You run the business. The system reduces day-to-day work.
- 01
Leave your contact details
Tell us where you want to operate and whether you already have a location. We will get in touch to learn about your plans and explain the partnership model.
- 02
Review the location and terms
We will discuss the surroundings, customer access, technical requirements and costs. If you do not have a site, we will explore the options.
- 03
Explore the offer
You will receive the terms for purchasing a Schowkomat, using the system and the scope of support. Before deciding, you will know both parties’ responsibilities and the costs included in the offer.
- 04
Prepare the site and launch your Schowkomat
Once terms are agreed, we fulfil the order and coordinate the device launch. Site preparation, transport, installation and configuration follow the agreed scope of cooperation.
- 05
Manage and grow
After launch, customers can rent available units online. You monitor occupancy in the dashboard and decide how to develop further.
Your first Schowkomat starts with an idea.
For our first conversation, all you need is an idea and the area you are interested in. We will agree on organisational details before launching the business.