Mezzanine Floor Adelaide
Overview of mezzanine floors
Rackman Australia designs and installs custom mezzanine floors for Adelaide warehouses, workshops, and industrial facilities – giving you a fast, flexible way to double your usable area without the cost of relocating or building out.
Whether you need more room for storage, want to create a raised work area, or simply need to better use your ceiling height, a mezzanine floor can transform how your space works.
A mezzanine floor – also known as a raised storage area – is a structural steel platform built above your existing floor, creating a new level inside your building. It’s an efficient and cost-effective way to expand your operations vertically when floor space is at a premium.
Rackman’s mezzanine systems are engineered to your needs and installed with minimal disruption. We work with Adelaide businesses of all sizes, designing structures that integrate seamlessly with your warehouse layout and workflow. Our mezzanines come complete with access stairs, handrails, pallet loading gates and all required safety features.
Two main types of mezzanine floor systems:
Free-standing mezzanine floors
Built with their own support columns, these structures are independent of your existing racking. They’re ideal for large spans, heavy loads, and flexible usage – from stock storage to maintenance platforms or even office spaces.
Rack-supported mezzanine floors
These use your pallet racking uprights to support a raised deck, combining storage underneath with functional floor space above. This is a popular solution for businesses already using pallet racking who want to maximise height.
Designed for Adelaide warehouses and industrial sites
Across metro Adelaide – from Regency Park to Lonsdale, Wingfield to Gepps Cross – we’re seeing increased demand for mezzanine floors as businesses look to boost capacity without increasing their footprint.
Whether you’re in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail supply or auto services, a mezzanine can help you:
- ***Store more stock or parts without adding racking at ground level
- ***Create elevated areas for light assembly or staging work
- ***Move archives or slow-moving inventory off the main floor
- ***Build quiet spaces like offices or break rooms within your warehouse
- ***Free up space below for faster operations or equipment access
Every mezzanine we install in Adelaide is engineered to Australian Standards and tailored to your load requirements, floor space, and workflow.
Engineered strength and smart design
Our mezzanine floors are built from heavy-duty structural steel and undergo full engineering certification. This ensures your floor is not only strong enough for the job – but also safe and fully compliant with local codes.
Key design features include:
- ***Load capacities from 250kg/m² up to 1000 kg/m²+
- ***Clear column layouts to avoid forklifts, aisles or equipment
- ***Custom deck heights to maximise clearance below and above (typically ~2.4m min)
- ***Wide-span steel beams to reduce the number of columns
- ***Engineered to AS/NZS building and access standards
We plan every mezzanine around your real-world use, from warehouse traffic flow to ceiling clearance and future reconfigurations.
Accessibility and safety features
Every mezzanine floor we install in Adelaide is built with user safety and access in mind. From the moment it’s in place, it’s designed to perform and protect.
Key features include:
Steel staircases
- with compliant rise/run ratios, anti-slip treads, and handrails
Perimeter guardrails
- around all exposed edges, standing at a minimum of 1 metre
Kickboards
- along all railing bases to prevent tools or stock from slipping off the edge
Loading gates
- (pivot, sliding, or swing) for forklift-safe pallet placement
Landing platforms
- as required by height for safe and easy stair use
Optional enclosures or balustrades
- for mezzanines used as offices or public spaces
These components aren’t afterthoughts – they’re designed into every project from the outset, helping you meet WHS obligations and protect your team day-to-day.
Technical specifications
Rackman mezzanine floors are structurally engineered for performance, longevity and compliance. Whether you’re storing cartons, running assembly processes, or adding office space above the warehouse floor, we customise every aspect to suit your site and intended use.
Our mezzanines are constructed from heavy-duty structural steel components:
- ***Columns: RHS or SHS steel, typically galvanised or powder-coated
- ***Beams and joists: Rolled steel sections selected for your span and load requirements
- ***Support spacing: Engineered to optimise headroom and minimise ground-level obstructions
- ***Load ratings: Typically range from 250 kg/m² for light storage up to 1000 kg/m²+ for equipment or high-density inventory
All structural designs are verified by an independent engineer and certified to Australian Standards. We factor in not just static loads but potential dynamic impacts, point loads (e.g., shelving units or machinery), and deflection limits to ensure a stable and safe platform.
Standard deck heights usually range between 2.4m to 3.5m, depending on ceiling clearance and use-case. We’ll work with your site dimensions to:
- ***Maximise usable space below and above the platform
- ***Maintain forklift and pedestrian clearance underneath
- ***Ensure code-compliant stair inclines and headroom
If needed, our systems can be designed to clear roller doors, ducting, or other ceiling-mounted services.
We offer a range of floor surfaces to match your operational needs:
- ***Structural particleboard (20mm or 25mm): Durable and economical, ideal for general storage
- ***Plywood sheeting: Lightweight and strong with good screw-holding capacity
- ***Open steel mesh or grating: Allows ventilation, light and sprinkler access (often required for fire compliance)
- ***Steel chequer plate: Tough, wear-resistant surface for industrial or high-traffic zones
- ***Fibreglass/resin board: For specialised applications like electrical isolation or corrosive environments
Timber surfaces can be sealed or painted for dust reduction, and all decking is supported by galvanised purlins for strength and stability.
Our mezzanine installations meet or exceed the following standards:
- ***AS 1657 – Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders
- ***NCC/BCA – Structural and egress provisions
- ***Fire safety – Sprinkler clearance and exits based on mezzanine footprint
Included safety features:
- ***Guardrails and kickboards to all exposed edges (minimum 1000mm high)
- ***Staircases with compliant rise/run, slip-resistant treads and dual handrails
- ***Loading gates (pivot, sliding, or swing) for safe forklift access
- ***Optional mid-landings on tall mezzanines as per code requirements
If your mezzanine exceeds certain size thresholds, we’ll also assess fire egress requirements, signage, and material ratings. We manage engineering documentation and can support council or private certifier approvals as needed.
Benefits of mezzanine floors for Adelaide businesses
When floor space runs out, relocating isn’t always feasible — especially in Adelaide, where warehouse availability and zoning can be limited. A mezzanine offers a smart, high-impact solution: it unlocks the unused vertical space already within your lease boundaries.
By building upwards, you can add valuable square meterage without extending your building footprint or interrupting ground-level operations. For many Adelaide businesses, this means delaying major capital works or avoiding the cost and disruption of moving entirely.Turn your ceiling height into efficient, usable space for storage, work areas, or future growth.
Mezzanine floors are one of the most adaptable additions you can make to a warehouse or industrial site. And because mezzanines are modular in nature, they can grow with your business. Need more space later? Many systems can be extended, reconfigured, or even relocated to a new site. At Rackman, we design with that long-term flexibility in mind.
A well-designed mezzanine doesn’t just create more space – it reshapes how your business functions. By relocating slow-moving stock, records, or support functions to the upper level, you can free up the ground floor for your most active operations. That might mean opening up space for faster dispatch lanes, creating clearer forklift paths, or staging inbound goods more efficiently. You can also separate workflows, for example, running assembly above and packing below, or keep sensitive areas (like QC or IT equipment) elevated and out of high-traffic zones.
For many Adelaide operations, this translates into less floor congestion, faster turnaround times, and fewer handling delays, all without changing buildings.
Compared to structural extensions or leasing additional premises, mezzanine floors offer excellent value per square metre. You’re making use of space you already control, which means no new permits, no site acquisition, and typically no major external works.
Installation is quick, too. Most mezzanine projects can be delivered and installed in weeks, not months, meaning less disruption to your operations. And because they’re considered capital equipment rather than a permanent structural change, mezzanines may offer favourable treatment for depreciation or asset classification under Australian accounting standards.
This makes mezzanine floors a smart, scalable solution for Adelaide businesses looking to grow without overstretching their budgets.
Common use cases of Adelaide mezzanine floors
We’ve installed mezzanines for a wide range of applications:
- ***Storage of archive boxes, spare parts or seasonal inventory
- ***Light manufacturing or assembly platforms
- ***Maintenance access above equipment lines
- ***Office or meeting rooms inside warehouse buildings
- ***Packing, kitting or QA workstations
- ***Break rooms or amenities for onsite staff
If you can use the space, we can build the platform to support it.
Start your mezzanine project with Rackman Australia
At Rackman, we don’t just supply steel – we deliver solutions. From initial concept and planning through to fabrication, installation and certification, our team handles every step of your mezzanine project.
Whether you need a standalone raised storage area or want to integrate a mezzanine into your existing warehouse racking system, we’ve got the expertise and resources to get it right.
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