Too many business owners think of warehouse capacity in two dimensions, with available floor space being the limiting factor when it comes to just how many products, pallets, or other goods their facility can take. But before you write off your existing warehouse and move elsewhere, why not take a look… up?
If your warehouse has a high ceiling but is limited by floor area, installing a mezzanine floor could be the most cost-effective way of unlocking additional space within your existing unit, and all without the costs, inconvenience, and drop in productivity that can come with a warehouse relocation.
David Robinson
07/06/2024
Used these guys to install a mezzanine at our Leisure business Clip ‘n Climb, Leeds. They had a two week window from start to finish and we did it. A great job with a great finish. Many thank Clive and Chris and the team.
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Want to discuss your warehousing project with our mezzanine floor team? Perhaps you need a quotation or want to learn more about our services? Whatever you need, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touchBacked by more than 30 years’ of experience, we specialise in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of superbly engineered mezzanine floors for warehouses, offices, distribution centres, and more.
Providing a hassle-free, end-to-end service throughout the UK from our HQ in Leeds, we’ll not only do the heavy lifting, we’ll also guarantee your project meets the relevant safety and building regulations, covering everything from initial site survey and design, to carrying out all the legal paperwork and administration needed to keep you on the straight and narrow.
From the moment you make contact to the day your new mezzanine floor is complete, you’ll deal with the same member of our team – a time-served expert whose only job is to ensure your project runs as smoothly as possible.
Starting with a comprehensive site survey, we’ll go through your warehouse with a fine tooth comb, assessing all available options before recommending the best, least disruptive and most cost effective solution. Once complete, our in-house designers will produce a detailed, user-friendly CAD design, showcasing exactly how we’ll maximise your storage space, saving you money and eliminating hassle in the process.
And whilst there’s a number of reasons why a mezzanine floor could be needed, if you plan on using yours for storage, our SEIRS approved team can also install any pallet racking or shelving needed. By choosing one contractor for the design, supply and installation of every element of your mezzanine project, you’re guaranteeing a smooth, timely, and well-coordinated delivery, minimising downtime and keeping your warehouse operation moving.
Heavy duty and built to last, our industrial mezzanine floors can almost double the available space within your warehouse, and all without the significant cost and disruption of moving to a new facility.
Independent of the main building, they can be dismantled and relocated if needed and are ideal for industrial facilities, warehouses, distribution centres, factories and more. And, thanks to their robust construction and load-bearing capabilities, they’re perfect for those looking to add an additional level of pallet racking or industrial shelving to their existing premises.
Perfect for buildings with extremely high ceilings, multi-tier mezzanine floors are designed to utilise every last inch of the vertical space available within a facility.
Frequently used for warehouses and distribution centres, they’re also commonly found within commercial and retail settings, adding vast amounts of easily accessible storage, office, display or leisure space within the existing footprint of of your premises.
Whilst most mezzanine floors are used for industrial and storage purposes, due to the cost and disruption of relocating, more and more are being used to add much-needed office space.
Perfect for creating an office within an existing facility, making use of otherwise inaccessible areas, or extending the life of an older or converted building, office mezzanine floors can be used for all manner of functions, from housing on-site administrative staff, to creating a meeting room, break room, or training area. And whilst the area above the floor is key, through the intelligent use of partitioning, even more flexibility can be created underneath.
Want to discuss your warehousing project with our mezzanine floor team? Perhaps you need a quotation or want to learn more about our services? Whatever you need, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touchNo problem! Get in touch and one of our industrial storage experts will be happy to help.
Get in touchA mezzanine floor could best be described as an intermediate floor level installed between the main or original floors of a building. Usually retrofitted at some point after the building has been completed, it can provide useful additional space for all manner of purposes, from storage or offices to retail or display, helping you maximise your space and improve productivity.
Yes, we can. Unlike most firms, we supply and install both new and second hand mezzanine floors to companies throughout the UK. Providing the same level of utility as a new mezzanine at a significantly lower cost, used mezzanine floors are fantastic, great value way of adding significantly greater value and ROI to your warehouse.
We almost always have a number of pre owned mezzanine floors in stock. To request a quote, please get in touch.
There are three main types of mezzanine floor commonly found in the UK. These are as follows…
Backed up by more than 30 years of experience, we’re the perfect choice to design, supply, and install all three!
We certainly do. All industrial shelving, pallet racking and mezzanine floor sales come complete with our free, in-house design service.
Backed up by more than 30 years of industrial storage experience, we’ll use AutoCAD to produce precise, detailed, and easy-to-understand plans (backed up by common sense, jargon-free advice) that’ll help you get the most out of your warehouse.
Yes! From Devon to Inverness and everywhere in between, we travel throughout the UK, designing, supplying, and installing high quality storage systems to warehouses, commercial units, retail premises and more. Whether you need industrial shelving, pallet racking, or mezzanine floors, we offer a truly nationwide service.
Yes, it is, although that could depend upon a number of different factors. Having worked in industrial storage for more than 30 years, we’re experts in installing shelving, racking and mezzanines with minimal or even no drop in productivity. Our ability to do this will depend upon the nature of your work, the size and layout of your facility, your working hours and so on.
If this is a concern to you, simply get in touch. A member of our installation team will be on hand to help.
Quickly! We understand that, for our clients, time is money. And lost time and productivity means both revenue and profit are taking a hit. Whilst we’re able to provide brand new storage systems with a modest lead time, unlike most firms we almost always hold a huge stock of pallet racking, industrial shelving and even mezzanine floors. Not only do these offer exceptional value for money, they’re also available almost immediately.
100%. Unlike many industrial storage specialists, we don’t just supply shelving, pallet racking or mezzanine systems. Instead, our time-served, SEIRS approved installation teams will also install it for you as well. By choosing Alternative Storage Systems, you’re not only getting the benefit of the equipment warranty, but we’ll also guarantee the quality of our installation service, too.
What’s more, our in-house design team will also design a storage solution to suit the specific requirements of your business and warehouse, completely free of charge.
Easy… we’ll tell you! With more than three decades of industry experience, our time-served experts are perfectly placed to advise on the most appropriate solution for your warehouse. From mezzanines and pallet racking to shelving and beyond, they’ll take the time to get to know you, your facility and your challenges, carrying out a detailed on-site assessment before making their professional recommendations. That’ll include the type of storage system you need, and the amount of storage (e.g. the storage density or pallet count etc.) your facility can take.
Absolutely. As a family business built on family values, we’re focused on value and customer service rather than our bottom line. We love working with companies with a lower budget – or those who simply don’t see the need to invest in brand new equipment – and offer a range of great value and pre-owned shelving, pallet racking and even mezzanine floors to suit almost all budgets.
The answer to this question depends in part upon how much additional storage space you need, and what you’re looking to do with all of that extra space.
If your products are non-palletised and you’re already using all of your available floorspace for shelving, either a multi-tier shelving system or a mezzanine floor (with additional shelving on top) could be the way forward. If you keep all of your products on pallets, however, then either a narrow aisle or a drive in / drive through pallet racking system might be ideal.
Whatever storage challenge you’re facing, we’re here to help. With over 30 years of industrial storage experience, we’ll be able to assess your unit and your requirements before recommending the best value and most appropriate solution for your business.
Yes, absolutely. There are a number of options here, depending upon the nature of your inventory, your target storage density or pallet count, the height of your warehouse and more!
If you stock non-palletised items then industrial shelving could be perfect thanks to its ability to be configured into any number of of layouts.
If you hold palletised items, however, we can design and supply a bespoke pallet racking system specifically designed around your unit’s unique layout.
If you have limited floor space but need to add additional storage or office/display space, it may be possible to install a mezzanine floor that will sit directly above your ground floor, and all without disrupting your existing operations. No matter how unusual your unit’s floorplan, we can help you get the most out of it.
Absolutely. Just because a mezzanine floor is in one position or structure, doesn’t mean it can’t be moved. Mezzanines can be dismantled and moved (albeit with great care) if you wanted to move to a new facility and take the floor with you. If that’s something you’re interested in, please get in touch. We can then assess your mezzanine and your new warehouse before carefully dismantling, relocating an installing your floor. Typically, mezzanine floors are not fixed structures so they can be moved at any time.
It’s very unlikely that you’ll need planning permission to build a mezzanine floor. That said, you may need to get building regulations approval from your local council (if required). Reasons for this could include…
With their existing facility overcrowded with no room for a mezzanine, the client took on an additional unit and asked Alternative Storage Systems to supply and install a superbly engineered, pre owned mezzanine.
Carbon Superbikes approached us requiring a mezzanine floor for their new warehouse. They had moved into a new facility but required additional high level space in order to store motorbikes.
Whilst several companies were invited to tender for this project, Alternative Storage Systems was awarded the contract due to the diligence of our surveys, highlighting an issue that could have cost the client a significant amount of money in the future.
Whether you’re looking for a pallet racking or shelving system for your new warehouse, or you need to increase your facility’s capacity with a mezzanine floor, we’d love to hear from you. Simply get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to help.
