A small warehouse of 100–500 m² is the most common request from small and medium businesses in Kazakhstan. Wholesalers, online stores, production workshops, car service centres — everyone needs storage space. Let's look at how to solve this quickly and without unnecessary expenses.
from 7 M ₸
300 m² warehouse
cold storage, turnkey
21–30 days
construction time
for a small hangar
up to 500 m²
simplified procedure
fewer permits required
3–5 years
payback period
vs renting equivalent space
Rent vs Own Construction
The first question — build or rent? A simple calculation:
| Parameter | Rent 300 m² | Build 300 m² |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly costs | 600,000–900,000 ₸/month | — |
| One-time CAPEX | — | 7–12 M ₸ |
| Payback period | — | 3–4 years |
| After payback | payments continue | ~10 M ₸/year savings |
Over a 5+ year horizon, building is 2–3× more cost-effective.
Optimal Sizes for a Small Business
| Scenario | Recommended area | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|
| Online store, start-up | 100–200 m² | from 3–6 M ₸ |
| Wholesale trade, beginning | 200–400 m² | from 6–12 M ₸ |
| Production workshop | 150–300 m² | from 5–10 M ₸ |
| Car service centre | 200–400 m² | from 9–18 M ₸ (with pits and heating) |
What to Pay Attention to on a Minimum Budget
Cold vs heated. For non-food goods and equipment — a cold warehouse is 2–3× cheaper. Don't pay for insulation if you don't need it.
Span size. A 12×24 m warehouse (288 m²) is significantly cheaper than an 18×16 m warehouse of the same area — the standard 12 m span is simpler and cheaper to build.
Doors. One standard 3×3 m door vs two 4×4 m doors — the cost difference is 200–400K ₸. Get exactly what you need.
Foundation. Strip foundation on normal soil — the most economical option.
Is a Building Permit Required?
Buildings under 500 m² in Kazakhstan fall under the simplified permit regime:
- Notification procedure instead of a full permit (in most regions)
- Simplified documentation
- Processing time: 5–15 business days
Check with your local akimat (municipal authority) — rules may vary by region.
Fast Option: Arch-Frame Hangar
For cold storage of 150–600 m², an arch-frame (frameless) hangar is the most economical solution:
- Cost: from 4–8 M ₸
- Construction time: 7–14 days
- Does not require heavy construction equipment
- Can be disassembled and relocated if necessary
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