Mezzanine Floors

A mezzanine floor is a structure that creates an intermediate floor, usually between the ground floor and roof of a building. Mezzanine floors can be installed on any floor of a building, so long as there is sufficient space.

Mezzanines are a great way to maximise the space available, especially in warehouses & factories.

Once a mezzanine floor is installed, it can provide a number of uses, such as extra storage, space for offices, meeting rooms, kitchen or toilet facilities, or it could be used in conjunction with mesh partitioning to securely store property or equipment.

There are many variables that go into quoting for a mezzanine floor, which means the scope and scale for a cost can be varied. The typical cost for a mezzanine floor in the UK can be anywhere between £5,000 to £80,000.

The variables include:

• The size and usage purpose of the mezzanine - larger mezzanines require more materials and take longer to install

• Type of floor - would you want a simple, clear floor, or a finished floor?

• What kind of weight would you want the mezzanine to hold? A simple office mezzanine for example, may require 3.5kN of load. But for some of our clients who store vehicles on their mezzanine floors, they require 10kN or more. Thus, more support & stronger structural materials are required

• Do you need stairs? If so, how many stair cases do you require?

• Does your mezzanine need hand rails for the stairs?

• Do you need a goods lift to allow you to lift heavy items onto the mezzanine floor?

• Do you need any racking, shelving or partitioning on the mezzanine?

• And lastly, you may need help with building regulations, fire regulations and more.

As you can see, there are many variables that go into supplying and installing a mezzanine floor, which is why the costs are so varied.

Planning permission is not usually required for small mezzanine floors, however they do have to meet certain building and fire regulations.

However, planning permission could be required if the mezzanine is used for office space or work, or the mezzanine significantly enhances the usage floor area, and/or the flooring is for retail usage over 200m².

You can construct a mezzanine floor where there is usable space between the group floor and ceiling.

We usually install mezzanine floors in warehouses, factories or offices, but we've also supplied them to a nuclear fusion facility, large garages and even an old church!

In the UK, as a rule of thumb 14ft (4.2m) is the minimum height required to allow you to create a mezzanine floor.

The reasons being you need to be able to stand up comfortably in both on the mezzanine and in space below it.