Industrial Mezzanines in Dallas, TX
Unused overhead space in Dallas warehouses becomes usable floor area with mezzanines. A mezzanine converts that clear height into usable square footage so you can grow in place instead of signing a bigger lease.
Grow in Place With Mezzanines Before Relocating in Dallas
Moving means downtime, new rack, new IT and a new lease. Adding a level in your current building is usually far less disruptive.
The tall tilt-wall buildings at AllianceTexas, the Southern Dallas County Inland Port and the Great Southwest Industrial District frequently run 32 to 40 ft clear, which can fit one or even two elevated levels.
Older buildings along Stemmons or in Garland at 18 to 24 ft typically fit one level, which is still plenty for storage, packing or light assembly.
Free-Standing Steel Mezzanines vs. Rack-Supported Decks
A structural steel mezzanine rests on its own columns. The deck is open, and the area underneath remains flexible for packing benches, staging or offices.
A rack-supported platform uses pallet rack or shelving as its columns. It suits operations that want storage on both levels, like a walkway riding on pallet racking.
Multi-Level Pick Modules
E-commerce and 3PL big-box buildings across DFW use pick modules with two or three levels. Each level carries carton flow rack or industrial shelving, and conveyor links them to pack-out.
Mezzanines Above Your Office
The ceiling of a modular office can become a storage deck if it is designed for weight. Files, spare parts and seasonal displays are common uses.
Distributors near the DFW Airport / Valwood area also build platforms over the dock to hold packaging, empty pallets or returns waiting for processing.
Access: Stairs, Gates and Guardrail
Every deck needs stairs and handrail, and the stair location affects traffic below, so we place it early in the design.
Pallet gates let forklifts load the upper level without leaving an open edge. Swing gates, sliding gates and up-and-over styles each fit different workflows. Kick plates stop small items from falling.
Choosing a Deck Surface
Deck choice also affects what you can store. Bar grating passes light and air, which helps in a hot building. Solid panels are smoother for carts and small parts. We match the surface to what will roll, sit or be dropped on it.
Building Checks and Summer Heat
In older east-side buildings in Mesquite, we review the site carefully. Lights, joists and ductwork set the usable height.
Heat collects up high. In an unconditioned North Texas building, the upper deck can run noticeably warmer than the floor. We discuss fans and what work will happen up there before finalizing. Installs start early in summer, and spring hail season can shift deliveries. Our team handles the permit side.
One Contractor for the Whole Upgrade
Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. has been supplying and installing warehouse equipment since 1997, and we can deliver the mezzanine along with racking, offices, shelving and partitions as a single project.
Bring a floor plan with column spacing and the clear height, and tell us what the upper level needs to hold. We will come back with deck size, column layout and access options.
Compare types on the national mezzanines page, return to our Dallas, TX page, or secure part of the deck with wire partitions.
What Customers Say About Us
“I have used Warehouse Equipment & Supplies for two pallet racking projects, and I have found their service to be exceptional. They are highly responsive and communicate throughout the process. Their pricing is also very competitive. 10/10 would recommend working with this company for any of your warehouse needs.”
Kade Kirkendall
2 years ago
“Warehouse Equipment is one of our best vendors that we work with at Armor-IImak. They are family owned and the most respect, upfront honest vendors you will work with. They have never been late on a project and are extremely dependable!!!”
Ryan Long
“W.E.S is always helpful and go above and beyond to assure your project is done on time and on budget. I would highly recommend them for any project you have. Always professional and courteous.”
James Hubbard
“It was a great decision to hire Warehouse Equipment for the new racking project in CVG, Ohio. Chad and his team provided an excellent service, and they even improve the delivery and installation dates, allowing the client to load the space earlier than expected. I will recommend using them for warehouse and racking projects.”
Eva Fernandez Cendan
“Best price of all the quotes that we received. They were on time, worked very quickly, swept the floors under the racks that they took down, and helped to store excess materials. Did a great job.”
Greg Reis
Frequently Asked Questions
How much clear height do we need for a mezzanine in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The tall Inland Port, Alliance and Great Southwest buildings frequently have room for two levels. Stemmons, Garland and Mesquite buildings at 18 to 24 ft generally allow one.
Structural or rack-supported?
Structural gives an open deck on its own columns. Rack-supported uses the rack or shelving as columns and suits storage on both levels.
Can a mezzanine go above our modular office?
Yes, if the office is built to carry the load.
How do forklifts load the upper level safely?
A pallet gate lets a forklift place loads on the deck without leaving an open edge.
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