A mezzanine floor is an additional intermediate level installed within an existing building.

It allows you to make use of the building’s vertical space to create additional usable floor area without extending the footprint of the building.

Mezzanines can be used for storage, offices, production, retail, picking and packing and a wide range of other applications.

A mezzanine can allow you to increase the usable space within your existing building rather than immediately taking on larger premises.

Depending on your building and requirements, it can provide additional space for storage, offices, production or other operational uses.

The suitability and financial benefit will depend on your individual circumstances, which is why we recommend a site survey.

There isn’t a standard price because every mezzanine is designed around the building and its intended use.

The cost can be affected by:

• Size
• Required loading
• Building height
• Intended use
• Flooring specification
• Stairs and access
• Guarding
• Fire protection
• Lighting and electrical requirements
• Racking or storage requirements
• Site conditions
• Installation requirements

Once we understand your requirements and survey the building, we can provide a more accurate quotation.

The required loading capacity depends on what the mezzanine will be used for.

A mezzanine designed for office use will have different requirements from one designed for heavy storage or industrial use.

We establish the intended use and loading requirements during the design process and specify the structure accordingly.

Never assume an existing mezzanine is suitable for a different use or heavier loading without obtaining appropriate professional advice.

The amount of headroom required depends on how the space above and below the mezzanine will be used.

Storage, offices, production and other occupied uses can have different requirements.

The existing building height, roof structure, services, lighting, sprinklers and access arrangements also need to be considered.

We assess the available height during the site survey and advise on what is realistically achievable.

Building Regulations requirements need to be considered before installing a mezzanine.

The exact requirements can depend on the size, layout and intended use of the structure.

We can help identify the requirements for your project and explain the approval process.

Planning permission and Building Regulations are separate matters.

Whether planning permission is required depends on the specific project and circumstances, so it should not be assumed that a mezzanine automatically does or does not require planning permission.

We can discuss the proposed installation with you and identify what needs to be established before work begins.

If you rent your premises, you should check your lease before making alterations.

Your landlord may require you to obtain consent before installing a mezzanine, and may also require drawings, structural information or other documentation.

We can provide the relevant project information to support discussions with your landlord.

Fire protection requirements depend on the size, location and intended use of the mezzanine, as well as the wider building.

For example, a mezzanine used as an occupied office or production area may have different fire protection requirements from a storage-only platform.

Fire protection can include elements such as:

• Fire-rated ceilings
• Fire-rated fascias
• Column protection
• Fire-rated partitions
• Emergency lighting
• Fire detection
• Protected escape routes

The requirements should be established as part of the design and approval process rather than added as an afterthought.

Where people need regular access to a mezzanine, appropriate access arrangements will be required.

The design of the stairs and escape routes will depend on the intended use, occupancy and building regulations requirements.

We can incorporate suitable stair and access arrangements into the mezzanine design.

Yes. A mezzanine and racking system can be designed to work together.

This can be particularly effective where a business wants to maximise storage capacity within an existing warehouse.

We can consider the mezzanine and racking requirements together so that the overall arrangement works for your stock, access and operational requirements.

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Yes.

Office mezzanines can provide additional accommodation within warehouses, industrial units and commercial buildings.

Depending on the requirements, this could include:

• Open-plan offices
• Private offices
• Meeting rooms
• Training rooms
• Staff areas
• Administration space

The design needs to consider matters such as access, fire safety, lighting, ventilation and the intended occupancy.

Yes. Mezzanines can be designed for production, assembly, packing, preparation and other operational uses.

The design and loading requirements will depend on the specific machinery, equipment, materials and activities involved.

The installation period depends on the size and complexity of the project.

There are also several stages before installation, including:

Survey → Design → Quotation → Approvals → Manufacture → Installation

Once we understand your requirements, we can provide a project-specific programme but we normally quote 4-6 weeks for manufacture from sign off of detailed drawings plus install period

In many cases, yes.

We have experience working within live operational environments, but the installation needs to be carefully planned around your business.

The work area will need to be appropriately controlled and access for the installation team must be maintained.

We’ll discuss your operations during the planning process and look at ways of minimising disruption.

The appropriate flooring depends on the intended use of the mezzanine.

Options can include different types of engineered board, steel flooring and other specialist finishes depending on the application and requirements.

We’ll recommend a suitable specification based on how the mezzanine will be used.

Where required, associated services can be incorporated into the project.

These may include:

• Lighting
• Power
• Emergency lighting
• Data
• Fire detection

The exact requirements will depend on the intended use of the mezzanine.

Yes, we can discuss the removal of existing mezzanine structures.

Before any removal work is undertaken, the structure, surrounding building and any services or equipment connected to it should be assessed and the works properly planned.

Potentially, yes.

Existing racking, machinery, stock and access routes need to be considered during the survey and design stage.

We’ll assess the existing arrangement and determine how the proposed mezzanine can work alongside it.

The structural design and calculations required for a mezzanine should be undertaken by appropriately qualified professionals.

Where included within the agreed scope, we can coordinate the structural design and associated technical information as part of the project.

We can discuss the Building Regulations requirements for your project and coordinate the necessary technical information and approval process where this forms part of our agreed scope.

The exact responsibilities will be clearly established before the project starts.

The applicable warranties and documentation will depend on the products, structure and scope of the project.

We will confirm the relevant warranties and handover documentation as part of your project.