If you are an industrial facility owner, chances are you have a mezzanine flooring installation in the facility anyway. However, if not, getting one is definitely worth-it. So if you are looking to install a mezzanine floor in your industrial facility and wondering how much the cost would amount to, then continue reading as we break down the cost structure.
Average Estimation
Estimating the cost of your warehouse mezzanine floor is influenced by its size and the scope of desired features.
While there are a large number of mezzanine accessories available, a commercially-geared mezzanine floor system will generally include a single staircase, fire protection regulation, beams, decking, column cases, suspended ceilings etc.
Here's a breakdown of our estimated costs for the typical mezzanine floor system (as listed above), tailored to various square metre ranges:
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- 0 to 60m2 = $700/m2
- 60 to 150m2 = $600/m2
- 150 to 250m2 = $530/m2
- 250 to 350m2 = $520/m2
Please note that the features and accessories required of your mezzanine structure depend entirely on your facility, your personal preference (or that of your workers) and how you plan to use them.
For instance, in some cases, the facility is so big that there is a requirement and space to accommodate multiple features - such as staircases or other accessways (e.g. walkways or walk-overs). Moreover, these facilities are usually warehouses or distribution centres, so the principal occupation is also crucial to cost.
Building Control’s Impact On Mezzanine Floor Cost
As the Australian Building Regulations are the authoritarian figure in this equation, naturally, the regulations and code of compliance in this regard do significantly affect the cost of a mezzanine floor installation. For instance, fire protection is not a pick-and-choose feature for facilities. It is mandatory, as it is stated in the regulations, so it has to be there despite the cost.
Similarly, there is a certain measurement given for a mezzanine floor that applies to stairways and walkways. So exceeding that measurement limit puts it in the category of a building plan and utilised for an office. Hence, if you know the application of your mezzanine floor, you have to bear the cost of the regulation category it falls in.
How Site Specifications Influence Mezzanine Floor Cost
When you install a mezzanine floor in an industrial facility in Australia, apart from complying with the building code and regulation, it is majorly influenced and directed by the site specifications. For instance, a big warehouse will have different specifications compared to a small distribution centre. So naturally, mezzanine floor costing for it would significantly differ.
Here are the site specification factors that play a crucial role in cost determination:
1. The Floor Size
Obviously, the first thing that dictates the cost of a mezzanine floor installation has to be the size of the base floor. The more expansive the floor area would be, the more expensive it would be to scale it for a mezzanine installation. After all, think about it: if you plan to create a walkway for the space and place it wall to wall, it will come close to the entire floor width and length. So the cost would be per squatter meter nonetheless.
2. The Facility Condition
Like any installation, the condition of the base itself can make the installation easier, hassle-free and much less costly. Hence, in the case of mezzanine floors too, if a warehouse has a sloping, uneven base, then installing a mezzanine platform would take up groundwork first (automatic extra cost, time and hassle) to even get it up to the standards of a mezzanine platform installation in the first place. So it will add up to your total project cost.
3. The Site Functionality
Suppose your warehouse is already in use and you are planning on getting a mezzanine floor installation. In that case, chances are you would have to shut down the facility operations for the amount of time the installation process is going on. Therefore, even if that isn’t a direct cost, it inherently does add up to the expenses through the opportunity cost of choosing to get an installation and halting the operations that generate revenue.
4. The Installation Restrictions
Similar to the site operations, installation restrictions also add to the cost of a mezzanine installation. For instance, it requires heavy machinery, equipment, and manual labour to complete the installation process. So for everyone’s safety, it has been put in the building code that the facility may need fencing or cover-up to segregate the workings, typically through fencing. Unless the equipment is provided exclusively, this is an easy cost add-on.
5. The Miscellaneous Obstacles
There are so many things that go into a mezzanine floor installation, especially given that the stature and stance of the project itself are incredibly grand. So when you add on even a minute obstacle here and there, they amount to a costly accumulation of miscellaneous expenses that are added to the project’s total cost.
For instance, it can be as big as a wall within the building plan that is in the way of a mezzanine floor installation or as small as a costly CCTV camera that might be poking out from a wall and in the way. It also applies to plumbing or gas pipes that may take up the extra charge to be replaced or air conditioning units that are easy to install elsewhere by consuming time.
In conclusion, now that you know the various elements that can affect your mezzanine floor installation, we hope that you are able to create a budget and find a reasonable way to get them completed for your facility. Moreover, it is essential to understand that everyone’s requirements and application of a mezzanine floor are different, which can significantly impact the cost difference.
So instead of comparing how much your competitor got their mezzanine installation for, have an expert guide you for the best cost and effective application possible. So if you are looking for a professional service provider in this regard, check out our services at Unistor. We are Australia’s largest manufacturer of industrial mezzanines.
From creating custom floor plans and outlines to manufacturing and installing – we take everything your industrial facility needs. Our innovative solutions have been working for clients for 30 years now, in every part of Australia. Contact our professional team today for a tailored mezzanine flooring experience.