Industrial Mezzanine Floor
Increase your space with mezzanine floors for industrial settings
Industrial Mezzanine Floors: An Overview
A proven method for increasing the capacity of manufacturing and construction operations, industrial mezzanine floors are installed within existing production buildings or warehouses, positioned between the ground floor and the roof.
Capable of supporting a variety of industrial machinery, storage racking, and even office spaces, these mezzanine floors can be designed and constructed to suit a wide range of applications.
Designed and installed by experienced mezzanine floor specialists, these structures are ideal for industrial environments. In areas where heavy machinery, warehousing, and lifting equipment are regularly in use, it is essential that facilities provide sufficient space to support robust manufacturing operations, efficient storage, and the safe movement of both personnel and material handling equipment.
Industrial mezzanine floors can span the entire footprint of a building (subject to building regulations) or be tailored to any required size. Whatever the requirements, qualified engineers can offer guidance on the most effective solution for production needs.
Maximise your floor space with purpose build mezzanines
The Mezzanine Company is dedicated to helping you create more space rather than moving your operation to another location. Creating a cost effective way of expanding your workspace whether you need storage, factory mezzanine floors or office mezzanine floors, or warehouse mezzanine floors. With over 25 years of experience, our industrial mezzanine team can supply, design, build and install your new floor to the highest quality possible.
Rated for heavy loads and the option for specialist features like fire rated mezzanines and the choice of different finishes and styles, lets start the planning phase together and help you increase your space.
We provide our mezzanine floors across the UK including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and even Doncaster.
Free surveys and space planning
Trading for over 15 years
Fully insured & accredited
In-house design team
Why choose us for your industrial mezzanine floor project?
| Features | Us | Average mezzanine installer | Average builder |
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| Free survey & design | |||
| All fitters hold CSCS cards | |||
| Full building control compliance | |||
| Construction & loading calculations | |||
| We are the designated designer for your floor | |||
| Building control checks | |||
| Professional indemnity insurance | |||
| In house electrical works | |||
| In house fit out team | |||
| Full scheme turnkey service | |||
| Finance your Mezzanine Floor over 3-5 Years (via our partners) |
Industrial mezzanine design & installation
We have a team of mezzanine floor designers dedicated to understanding exactly what you’re trying to achieve and how best to help you get there. If you’re looking for a mezzanine floor for your industrial or factory space so that you can store materials, create office space or even place machinery up there, we’re able to plan and create the perfect solution for you.
When starting your project will visit you and find out exactly what you need, after that we’ll spend time creating designs for your new industrial mezzanine floor and make sure you’re happy with your plans. After that we’ll get to work preparing your space and installing the mezzanine.
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Full Compliance With UK Industrial Mezzanine Floor Regulations
When planning and designing a mezzanine floor there are a number of regulations that need to be considered. It’s important to follow all of the laws and legislation that come with the design and installation phase as well as ongoing maintenance and health and safety checks.
Our team have extensive knowledge in the regulations that need to be followed which means that we can advice and guide you through whats needed from start to finish and on an ongoing basis.
We also design and install mezzanine floors across in Nottingham, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Derby and Doncaster.
Should I get a mezzanine floor for my industrial unit?
The short answer is probably yes! If you’re short of space, have high ceilings and don’t want to move our of your industrial unit a mezzanine floor is your next best step. A mezzanine in your industrial unit means that you don’t need to hire expensive movers, transport your stock and heavy machinery or go through the tiresome task of finding a new building to move your business to.
How much does an industrial mezzanines cost?
The cost of an industrial mezzanine floor depends on the size, its intended use and the structural requirements. Whether it’s designed for extra office space, storage, or production areas, each project has unique specifications that influence pricing. Floors designed for heavy-duty storage or manufacturing need reinforced structures, potentially adding to the expense. Additional features such as fire protection, access stairs, handrails, and bespoke finishes can further impact the overall price.
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To begin the process, our team will go through all the initial planning and surveys with you to ensure we know what you want, what we can do and how the new mezzanine floors will work with your existing space.
With years of experience and plenty of industry knowledge, we are here to design, plan and implement your visions, covering a range of different industries including commercial, retail, warehouse and industrial.
Industrial Mezzanine Floors UK FAQs
Do you have a question about the industrial mezzanine floors we install across the UK? We’ve answered some common queries below. For anything else, or to get a quote for an industrial mezzanine please call us on 0115 939 7572.
What Is An Industrial Mezzanine Floor?
An industrial mezzanine floor is a freestanding raised platform installed within a warehouse, factory or distribution facility to create additional usable floor space on a second level. Built from structural steel, industrial mezzanines are designed to support significantly higher loads than office or retail equivalents, making them suitable for storage, production, equipment housing and order picking operations. They allow businesses to double or treble their operational floor area without relocating, extending the building or interrupting day-to-day operations during installation.
What Can Industrial Mezzanine Floors Be Used For?
Industrial mezzanines are used across a wide range of applications. Common uses include bulk storage and pallet storage, order picking platforms, production line support structures, machinery housings, quality control stations, staff welfare facilities and plant rooms. In warehousing and logistics environments, mezzanines are frequently integrated with pallet gates, conveyors and goods lifts to allow efficient movement of products between levels. Because the structure is purpose-designed for the required load specification, it can be adapted to suit almost any industrial use case.
How Much Weight Can An Industrial Mezzanine Floor Hold?
The load capacity of an industrial mezzanine is determined by its structural specification and is calculated by a structural engineer based on the intended use. Standard office mezzanines are typically designed for loads of around 3.5 to 5 kilonewtons per square metre, but industrial mezzanines are regularly specified to 7.5, 10 or even 15 kilonewtons per square metre to accommodate racked storage, heavy machinery or dense product loads. Point loads from racking uprights, pallet trucks and plant equipment are also factored into the design. A site survey and engineering assessment will confirm the correct specification for your application.
How Long Does It Take To Install An Industrial Mezzanine?
As we’re sure you can appreciate, installation timescales depend on the size and complexity of the project. That said, most industrial mezzanines can be installed within one to three weeks once fabrication is complete. Larger or more complex structures may take longer, particularly where phased installation is required to keep part of the facility operational throughout the build. However, since industrial mezzanine floors are freestanding steel structures, they can typically be installed with minimal disruption to surrounding operations and without major groundworks or structural alterations to the existing building.
What Is The Difference Between An Industrial Mezzanine And An Office Mezzanine?
The primary difference is the structural specification. Industrial mezzanines are engineered to carry significantly higher loads than office mezzanines, using heavier steel sections, closer beam centres and more robust decking to accommodate racked storage, plant equipment and pallet handling.
The access arrangements also differ, with industrial mezzanine floors typically incorporating wider staircases, pallet gates, goods lifts and heavy-duty safety barriers rather than the glazed partitions and lightweight finishes associated with office installations. The fire safety strategy may also be more complex in industrial settings, depending on the building classification and the materials being stored.
Do I Need Planning Permission For An Industrial Mezzanine?
In most cases, the internal installation of a mezzanine within an existing industrial or warehouse building falls under Permitted Development rights and does not require planning permission, provided the external appearance of the building is unaffected.
However, Building Regulations approval is required in virtually all cases, and your lease may require you to obtain landlord consent before any structural alterations are carried out.
As we specialise in industrial mezzanine floors, our team will happily advise on the specific requirements for your building and location before work begins.
How Do I Know If My Building Is Suitable For An Industrial Mezzanine?
Rest assured that at The Mezzanine Company, our technicians take care of such considerations on behalf of your business.
The three main factors we will assess are clear internal height, floor slab condition and available footprint. As a general guide, a minimum eaves height of around 4.5 to 5 metres is needed to achieve adequate head height on both the ground and mezzanine levels, though this depends on the activities planned and any services routing overhead. The existing floor slab must be capable of supporting the column loads from the mezzanine structure and there must be sufficient clear space for the installation without conflicting with racking, machinery or fire escape routes.
A site survey carried out by our specialist installers is the most reliable way to assess suitability and identify any constraints before committing to a design. Please contact us today for a free quote so that we can get the ball rolling for you!
Where Do You Install Industrial Mezzanine Floors?
The Mezzanine Company installs industrial mezzanines across the UK. In particular, we often get requests for industrial mezzanines based in industrial estates, business parks and warehouses.
Some of our main locations include the East Midlands, South Yorkshire and London.
Require an industrial mezzanine elsewhere in the UK? Please get in touch, as we may still cover your location.