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Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36’ x 64’ x 13’ P-8 6/12 Slope
Modoc, IN
“Very easy to work with…Crew communicated questions and issues well…Didn’t expect crews to actually clean the site…That was Great!!! The Building looks excellent…no surprises at any time…Thanks.”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 50' x 120' x 17' P-6 4/12 Slope
New Paris, IN
Client Comments:
“Thank You for good service”
Building Type: Ag Business
Building Size: 40’ x 78’ x 17’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Constantine, MI
Client Comments:
“yes...would recommend”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 60’ x 150’ x 15’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Ligonier, IN
Client Comments:
“A very energy efficient building system...Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36’ x 66’ x 14’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Bremen, IN
Client Comments:
“Happy…I would recommend”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40’ x 56’ x 16’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Mishawaka, IN
Client Comments:
“Great”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 36’ x 54’ x 12’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Fantastic from start to finish…”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 66’ x 144’ x 15’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Mishawaka, IN
Client Comments:
“Pacemaker was great…they made several extra visits and their design suggestions and knowledge made our project. The crew was outstanding...we are so pleased…Thanks for our perfect project ”
Building Type: Ag Business
Building Size: 50’ x 102’ x 17’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Lakeville, IN
Client Comments:
“Great…did what they said and when they said…I would recommend”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 60’ x 102’ x 17’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Great…would recommend”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 45’ x 90’ x 12’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Edwardsburg, MI
Client Comments:
“One of the best experiences we have ever had… They took very good care of us…I would recommend Pacemaker to anyone…Thanks”
Building Type: Ag Business
Building Size: 60’ x 138’ x 18’ P-6/8 4/12 Slope
Millersburg, IN
Client Comments:
“I would recommend Pacemaker…Thanks”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 60’ x 120’ x 12’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Wolcottville, IN
Client Comments:
“I have built several and will continue to use Pacemaker…I would recommend them, Thanks”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: Various
Syracuse, IN
Client Comments:
“Pacemaker has been a competent and enjoyable Partner in our ability to build the 20+ buildings housing 400+ storage units in the Lakeland area”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 72’ x 180’ x 17’ P-6 72’ x 114’ x 11’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Our experience with Pacemaker went beyond our expectations...we are very thankful to Pacemaker and would definitely recommend them to anyone building their dream.”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 60’ x 117’ x 17’ P-6 60’ x 24’ x 13’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Merrillville, IN
Client Comments:
“Great job and on time…I would recommend Pacemaker Buildings…Very Service oriented… Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40' x 72' x 13' P-6 4/12 Slope Charcoal and Ash Gray
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“I appreciate everything you’ve done. The crew did a great job! Everyone at Pacemaker was a complete professional. I will push all the business your way I can.”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 40'x78'x16'P-6 4/12 Slope Evergreen and Surrey Beige
Baroda, MI
Client Comments:
“My second building…I would recommend Pacemaker…Thank you ”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40'x60'x13'P-6 4/12 Slope Patrician Bronze and Clay
Cassopolis, MI
Client Comments:
“Excellent…I have and will continue to make referrals ”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40'x48'x16'P-6 4/12 Slope
Plymouth, IN
Client Comments:
“Yes...I will certainly recommend Pacemaker Buildings… Thanks”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 32'x48'x13'P-6 4/12 Slope Ash Gray & White
South Bend, IN
Client Comments:
“Your company was great to work with…Thanks”
Building Type: Self Storage
Building Size: Various
Elkhart, IN
Client Comments:
“Superior Value…I will work with you again…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 60'x80'x15'P-8 4/12 Slope
Plymouth, IN
Client Comments:
“Your salesman was an excellent representative for your company…I will recommend…Thanks Again”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 72' x 333' x 17' P-6 4/12 Slope
Mentone, IN
Client Comments:
“Pacemaker definitely stands behind their work…Very easy to work with…Thanks”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 40' x 64' x 12' P-8 4/12 Slope
Plymouth, IN
Client Comments:
“Great job…We have and will recommend Pacemaker to others…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 32’ x 48’ x 10’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Logansport, IN
Client Comments:
“I Have and will continue to recommend you to everyone…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 30’ x 48’ x 10’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“I will recommend Pacemaker Buildings… Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40’ x 60’x 14’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Bremen, IN
Client Comments:
“I did a lot of research on what to build, type of construction…I had quotes on stick built and other pole type buildings, but when one of the builders took me to his own residence and told me that Pacemaker built his pole barn I was very impressed…he stated he could not compete with Pacemaker’s Value…I am very happy and plan to enjoy my building for a long time”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: Various 4/12 Slope
Dowagiac, MI
Client Comments:
“Allowed me to build what I wanted and helped me with design…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36’ x 48’x 11’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Culver, IN
Client Comments:
“Quality is Great…fine job by all…exceptional”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 20’ x 18’x 9’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Laporte, IN
Client Comments:
“Yes I will recommend Pacemaker…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40’ x 48’x 11’ P-8 4/12 Slope
South Bend, IN
Client Comments:
“Good value…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 24’ x 36’x 10’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Edwardsburg, MI
Client Comments:
“I would recommend Pacemaker…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 32’x 40’x 15’P-8 4/12 Slope
Bremen, IN
Client Comments:
“We recommend…Nice job”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 40’ x 60’x 11’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Edwardsburg, MI
Client Comments:
“Happy…I will and have recommended Pacemaker…thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 24’ x 40’ x 14’P-8 4/12 Slope
Jones, MI
Client Comments:
“Nice job…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 30’ x 60’x 12’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Bourbon, IN
Client Comments:
“We were very impressed with everyone…and thankful that we went with Pacemaker…Thank you”
Building Type: Suburban Residence
Building Size: 40’ x 78’x 18’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Syracuse, IN
Client Comments:
“I am very pleased with the building and plan to move in next week…thank you”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 60’ x 108’ x 18’ P-6/P-8 4/12 Slope
New Carlisle, IN
Client Comments:
“Very pleased…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 72’ x 150’ x 19’ P-6 3/12 Slope
Edwardsburg, MI
Client Comments:
“Everyone was very kind…we are very pleased…Thank you”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 90’ x 160’ x 17’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Mishawaka, IN
Client Comments:
“Great job…We will recommend Pacemaker to others…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 60’ x 96’ x 17’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Plymouth, IN
Client Comments:
“Our Second Pacemaker…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 50’ x 80’ x 17’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Knox, IN
Client Comments:
“I recommend…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 66’ x 128’x 17’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Mishawaka, IN
Client Comments:
“Value vs. Cost…We have recommended you to others…Our third building with Pacemaker…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 60’ x 96’x 16’ P-8 4/12 Slope
New Carlisle, IN
Client Comments:
“Super job…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 50’ x 120’x 17’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Rochester, IN
Client Comments:
“We would recommend… Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 60’ x 80’x 16’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Dowagiac, MI
Client Comments:
“It is just like the salesman said it would be…Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 48’ x 96’x 15’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Cassopolis, MI
Client Comments:
“We will and have recommended Pacemaker…thanks”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 66’ x 104’x 15’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Laporte, IN
Client Comments:
“I was very pleased with price, communication, timeliness and quality of work…I am having a blast riding…thank you”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 36’ x 54’x 12’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Edwardsburg, MI
Client Comments:
“We will recommend Pacemaker...Great Job...Thanks Again”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 36’ x 40’x 13’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Sumava Resorts, IN
Client Comments:
“Really happy with everything…They all did a nice job…My barn turned out beautiful…Thanks”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 36’ x 64’x 13’ P-8 60’ x 120’ x 13’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Greenfield, IN
Client Comments:
“Great job…Thanks”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 30’ x 64’x 12’ P-8 4/12 Slope
Laporte, IN
Client Comments:
“Excellent job by all…thanks we will recommend you to others”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 36’ x 48’x 13’ P-6 4/12 Slope
South Bend, IN
Client Comments:
“The crew was awesome…Thanks”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 40’ x 66’x 12’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Covert, MI
Client Comments:
“Excellent…Thanks”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 40’ x 78’x 17’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Centreville, MI
Client Comments:
“I would recommend Jack and Pacemaker Buildings… Thanks”
Building Type: Commercial
Building Size: 40’ x 48’x 11’ P-6 4/12 Slope
Logansport, IN
Client Comments:
“I will certainly recommend you…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 24’ x 32’x 10’ C-8 4/12 Slope
Argos, IN
Client Comments:
“Great job…Love it…we will definitely recommend Pacemaker…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36’ x 80’x 15’ P-8 4/12 Slope
North Liberty, IN
Client Comments:
“Happy…I will continue to use you and recommend…thanks”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36' x 48' x 15' P-6 4/12 Slope
Granger, IN
Client Comments:
“"Excellent to work with and thank you for all of your expertise and extra efforts"”
Building Type: Suburban/ Agricultural
Building Size: 36' x 48' x 13' P-6 6/12 Slope
Buchanan, MI
Client Comments:
“"I want to thank you and your excellent crews for constructing the superb building that now graces our 163 year old Sesquicentennial Family Farm. Your team performed excellent work, were always courteous, kept the work site clean and organized. Thank you Jack!"”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36' x 56' x 11' P-8 4/12 Slope
New Carlisle, IN
Client Comments:
“"We are very happy with Pacemaker-Thank You very much and we will be using you again in the future!"”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36' x 60' x 15' P-6 4/12 Slope
South Bend, IN
Client Comments:
“"I am very pleased with my projects...Thanks and the new metal roof on my house looks great"”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 30' x 60' x 15' P-6 4/12 Slope
LaPorte, IN
Client Comments:
“"Excellent Quality and People...Thanks"”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 30' x 36' x 10' P-6 Suburban
Lucerne, IN
Client Comments:
“"Thank you so Much...We love our new building."”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 36' x 60' x 13' P-6 5/12 Slope
Decatur, MI
Client Comments:
“"Thank you for the professionalism and friendliness. The Crew and Salesman were terrific"”
Building Type: Suburban
Building Size: 24' x 40' x 10' P-8 4/12 Slope
Bourbon, IN
Client Comments:
“"Good workers, more than 8 to 5 job. I feel I definitely got what I paid for...Thanks"”
Building Type: Equestrian
Building Size: 72' x 180' x 17' P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“"Jack was excellent....value, on time, great experience. I would strongly recommend them to anyone...Thanks"”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 36' x 108' x 13' P-6 4/12 Slope
Ottawa Lake, MI
Client Comments:
“"Excellent quality and wonderful people to work with. We are very very pleased with our building...Thanks"”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 48' x 80' x 15' P-8 4/12 Slope
North Judson, IN
Client Comments:
“Excellent personnel and high quality product”
Building Type: Agricultural Farm Shop
Building Size: 48' x 66' x 17' P-6 4/12 Slope Radiant Infloor Heat
South Bend, IN
Client Comments:
“Pacemaker definitely knows what they are doing...very nice shop and very easy to work with...Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural - Farm Shop & Equipment Storage
Building Size: 50' x 102' x 17' P-6 4/12 Slope
Plymouth, IN
Client Comments:
“Would definitely recommend to others...Thank you!”
Building Type: Agricultural
Building Size: 50' x 80' x 15' P-8 4/12 Slope
Hamilton, IN
Client Comments:
“Excellent from start to finish...Thank you Jack!”
Building Type: Self Storage - Mini Storage
Building Size: 30' x 100' x 9' 3/12 Slope
Marion, IN
Client Comments:
“Thanks...nice buildings and good quality”
Building Type: Commercial - Automotive Show Room Addition
Building Size: Various
Ligonier, IN
Client Comments:
“Excellent company to work with...our addition is even better than we anticipated...thanks we will continue to use you for our future expansions.”
Building Type: Agricultural - Equipment Storage
Building Size: 54' x 84' x 16' P-6 4/12 Slope
Baroda, MI
Client Comments:
“I have recommended you to others…nice barn and great people...Thanks”
Building Type: Agricultural - Farm Shop, Equipment Storage, Livestock Barn
Building Size: Various
New Carlisle, IN
Client Comments:
“We have and will continue to recommend Pacemaker Buildings...Excellent quality and service...Thank You!”
Building Type: Suburban - Personal Storage Facility
Building Size: 24' x 36' x 9' P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Highly recommend to anyone looking to build to choose Pacemaker…The Pacemaker staff, construction of our building and Jack’s commitment far exceeded our expectations…keep up the good work”
Building Type: Suburban - Personal Storage Garage
Building Size: 24' x 32' x 10' P-8 4/12 Slope
Walkerton, IN
Client Comments:
“Very Happy with our purchase…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban - Personal Recreational Use -Family Gathering Facility
Building Size: 50' x 96' x 17' P-6 4/12 Slope Wrap around Hipped Porch
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Great company…our project turned out great…Thank you for the excellent service and follow through”
Building Type: Suburban - Personal Finished Shop
Building Size: 60' x 78' x 15' P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Excellent Salesman…Very enjoyable experience…I will be calling to add on in the future…thanks”
Building Type: Suburban - Personal Use Garage Storage
Building Size: 30' x 48' x 12' P-6 4/12 Slope
Edwardsburg, MI
Client Comments:
“Very nice building…I would recommend to others…Thanks”
Building Type: Suburban - Storage Garage
Building Size: 30' x 30' x 10' P-6 4/12 Slope
Niles, MI
Client Comments:
“Pacemaker personnel are extremely timely, courteous and Professional…Jack went out of his way to satisfy us”
Jim & Karen Tranter - Owners & Operators
THE PACK RAT STORAGE INC
PO Box 705
Syracuse, IN 46567
574-529-1097
http://www.thepackratstorage.com
The Pack Rat Storage is a well developed fully functional self storage business which provides individuals and businesses economical storage space. The Pack Rat Storage offers both cold storage as well as climate controlled units of varying sizes.
The Pack Rat Storage Inc. was established in 1989 and is a central storage facility in the Lakeland area. This complex is the result of working toward a single goal: To develop a high quality well designed facility to satisfy the storage needs of the local community.
Mr. & Mrs. Tranter were in the process of looking to relocate their existing graphic design business because of substantial growth. They located a property that had one existing adjacent self storage facility. Upon further investigation of the self storage business and researching the surrounding community needs, Mr. Tranter contacted Pacemaker Buildings to gather additional information.
Pacemaker starts by understanding the client’s purpose and vision. At our initial meeting we began by asking questions to understand what Jim & Karen were looking for in their new undertaking…
What we discovered: They wanted an experienced contractor that had previously built and understood the intricacies of not only design and constructing self storage facilities, but someone who had the experience and knowledge of helping layout the site to maximize land utilization.
To create an attractive cost effective storage complex by maximizing real estate efficiency and usability for their storage clients, while allowing for future expansion as the business grew.
We were able to handle all aspects of site layout, engineered design, manufacturing and building construction which saved both time and money. Pacemaker worked with the local and state departments to obtain necessary permits. We assisted with site development to allow maximum visibility to passing prospective clients, while allowing for future expansion.
In developing our business plan to build our self storage business, The Pack Rat Self Storage, four areas of concentration were used to make the business a success in the Lakeland area 1) to develop a safe and secure place for our customers to keep their valuable possessions 2) the ability to rent space at an affordable price 3) to develop a location that had a curb appeal to attract the most critical of customers 4) to build a building that would have longevity and keep our maintenance costs to a minimum.
After talking with several builders: we comfortably chose Pacemaker Builders to develop and build our self storage facility because:
1) Pacemaker was able to give us a quality building that met the goals of protecting our customer’s possessions
2) The fair cost of construction allowed us to be competitive in a market area that was sensitive to storage prices
3) The attractiveness of the buildings coupled with the layout of the site allowed us to use our location as a marketing tool to attract more than our share of potential self storage customers
4) Now that we have almost 20 years into our first building and between 3 and 19 years into the additional 19 buildings that Pacemaker has built for us, we feel confident that the Pacemaker buildings have allowed us to keep our maintenance costs to within a budget that allows The Pack Rat Self Storage to remain competitive in a competitive market.
In summary we feel that success is a combination of good site selection, a builder that builds a competitive and reliable product, and a marketing plan that makes it all work.
Pacemaker has been a competent and enjoyable Partner in our ability to build the 20+ buildings housing 400+ storage units in the Lakeland area...Jim & Karen Tranter-Owners & Operators
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