Mezzanines
Warehouse Mezzanine Systems
Double your usable space without moving facilities. Engineered platforms that create a second (or third) level above your existing floor.
2× Floor Space
From the same building footprint
300 PSF
Engineered for your load profile
PE Stamped
Drawings and permit docs included
A warehouse mezzanine is a freestanding elevated platform that creates additional usable floor space within an existing building without expanding the footprint. Mezzanines are engineered for specific load requirements and typically require building permits, structural calculations, and fire code compliance.
The Right Application
When You've Run Out of Floor Space
Office and Support Space Above the Floor
Converting warehouse cube into office, break room, or support space above the operations floor reclaims the footprint for storage , without adding a separate facility.
Pick, Pack, and Value-Added Services
Pick-pack operations, light assembly, and kitting work don't need to compete with forklift traffic at floor level. A mezzanine creates a dedicated elevated work area with gravity conveyor or chute integration to the floor below.
Additional Storage Without Real Estate Costs
If your lease has years remaining and expansion isn't an option, a mezzanine is frequently the lowest cost per square foot of additional usable , significantly cheaper than relocating or adding building square footage.
Technical Specifications
Key Specs & Configuration
| Load Capacity | 125 PSF (office/light use) to 250+ PSF (heavy storage or equipment) |
| Clear Height Below | Minimum 8' recommended; 14'+ ceilings ideal for storage underneath |
| Span | Custom to , typically 20'–80' |
| Decking Options | Steel bar grating, concrete on metal deck, plywood on steel, or resin panel |
| Access | Stairs, material lifts, conveyor integration, safety gates, designed for your use case |
| Best For | Space-constrained facilities, pick/pack areas, office above warehouse, VAS operations |
| Typical Cost Range | $25–50 per sq ft for structure; access, decking, and electrical additional |
| Code Notes | Building permits required: occupancy classification, fire separation, egress, ADA, and structural calcs all reviewed; complex fire code review for occupied elevated spaces |
Brands We Carry
Built With Industry-Leading Components
How It Works
The Most Complex Permitting of Any Install: We've Done It
Mezzanines involve the most complex permitting of any warehouse : building permits, fire marshal review, structural calculations, occupancy requirements, egress compliance, and ADA considerations. We've navigated approvals across jurisdictions and engineer every platform to pass first inspection.
Every mezzanine we install is a structural engineering project, not a modular kit assembled from catalog dimensions. Column spacing, deck load ratings, stair and guard rail configurations, and egress compliance are designed around your specific application and your jurisdiction's building code requirements.
The installed system comes with stamped drawings and a permit record that documents the load ratings and , useful when your insurance carrier or a future tenant asks for it.
What You Get
Built In, Not Bolted On
Structural Steel Construction
Hot-rolled steel columns and beams, grated or plywood deck, code-compliant guard rails and stair towers. Built to last decades, not years.
Custom Configured
Column spacing, deck height, stair locations, and load ratings designed for your application, not constrained to catalog dimensions.
Full Permit Package
Stamped structural drawings, building department permit, fire marshal sign-off, and final inspection record. Complete documentation from day one.
Best Suited For
Common Applications and Industries
Warehouse Distribution
Pick-pack and value-added services elevated above the warehouse floor.
Commercial Real Estate
High-value : adds meaningful square footage that shows in the listing.
Third-Party Logistics
Office and VAS space that doesn't consume warehouse floor area.
Manufacturing
Parts storage, QC inspection areas, and packing stations above the production floor.
Related Services
We Handle Design, Installation & Permitting
Hammerhead provided a turnkey rack solution that I needed in my warehouse. From design and permitting to installation. Very professional and will use them again in the future!
Kaitlyn Biver
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Other Systems to Consider
Related Storage Systems
Selective Pallet Racks
Standard pallet storage that pairs with mezzanine structures in multi-level pick systems.
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Pick Modules
Multi-level integrated pick systems that combine mezzanine structure with flow and conveyor components.
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Carton Flow Racks
Gravity flow pick faces that integrate with elevated mezzanine pick levels.
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Common Questions
What does a mezzanine cost?
Structural mezzanine platforms typically run $25–50 per square foot for the steel structure. Access components (stairs, material lifts, safety gates) and decking type (grating, plywood, concrete) are additional. Total project cost depends heavily on your size, height, load requirements, and jurisdiction's permitting complexity. We provide detailed quotes after . Per-square-foot estimates without knowing your building conditions aren't meaningful.
How long does mezzanine design, permitting, and installation take?
Design and permitting typically takes 4–8 weeks, more in jurisdictions with complex review processes. Installation takes 1–3 weeks depending on platform size. We manage the full timeline and set realistic expectations at the start of the project, not after permits are submitted.
Can a mezzanine be relocated if we move facilities?
Yes, structural steel mezzanines can be disassembled and reinstalled in a new facility, provided the new space can accommodate the structure. Re-permitting is required in the new jurisdiction. We design with future disassembly in mind when clients anticipate a potential facility change.
Need More Space Without Moving?
We'll evaluate your facility's ceiling height, column layout, and operational workflow to design a mezzanine that works. Free consultation, no obligation.
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