How long does pallet rack installation typically take?
Quick Answer
Most standard pallet rack installs take just a few days. A single-row selective rack project in a 10,000-sq-ft warehouse can be finished in one to three days, while a multi-aisle, high-density system may run one to two weeks. Accurate design, permitting, and material availability set the pace.
Detailed Answer
Installation time hinges on three factors: scope, site readiness, and permits. Warehouse Cubed begins with a warehouse assessment and CAD layout to confirm column lines and anchor points, so crews are not guessing on-site. For a small selective pallet racking system (for example, 150–300 pallet positions) our team can tear out old racks, place uprights, drop in beams, anchor, level, and safety check everything in roughly 1–3 working days. Medium projects (for example, 500–1,500 positions) normally wrap up in 3–5 days, and large high-density builds or multi-level pick modules may stretch to 1–3 weeks because of lift equipment, catwalks, and fire-code inspections.
To keep your operation moving, we often stage materials off-site and schedule work at night or over a weekend. Our turnkey service includes permitting support, rack load-capacity signs, and a post-install safety audit, so once the last beam is clipped you can start storing product immediately.
If you are replacing damaged uprights, our rack repair kits install in about 30 minutes each, with no need to unload pallets, further minimizing downtime.
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