Mezzanine floors typically allow businesses to increase their usable floor space by 30-100%. This is why they are becoming a popular solution for companies to expand without moving premises. One of the most frequently asked questions is, “How long does it take to install a mezzanine floor?”
At First Floors, we are the UK’s leaders in mezzanine floor installations and office refurbishments. We create bespoke solutions for offices, warehouses, retail shops, and industrial buildings that provide functional space for your business. In this blog, we discuss how long a mezzanine floor installation can take so that you can better plan for the event and work with us to minimise disruption.
The Mezzanine Floor Installation Process
The installation process will start with an initial consultation and site survey. During this meeting, we will get to know you and your business, understand what your needs are for the extra space, and assess your premise and potential solutions for you. This can take between three to seven days as we will create a comprehensive analysis of your space to work from.
With all the information we need, we will then start planning and designing a custom solution. We will cover all the details in our plans so you understand what we are proposing and how it will work for you and your business.
This phase can take one to three weeks, depending on the complexity of the design.
We will also deal with applying for any planning permission you need, which can sometimes slow this part of the process down.
Once the designs are agreed, we will manufacture the mezzanine floor at our warehouse. This stage can take anywhere from two to four weeks. Each mezzanine floor is constructed to bespoke specifications, so this timeframe can vary. We can give you a more accurate timeframe after the site survey.
After we have manufactured all the parts needed, we will install the floor in your building. This can often be the quickest part of the process as we have everything we need. We are experts in mezzanine flooring installation and work efficiently and effectively to reduce the time we spend fitting the floor and minimise the disruption to your business operations.
Typically, this can take one to two weeks. However, this can change depending on the design of your mezzanine. We will be able to give further clarification on this once we have started planning and designing your solutions.
Finally, we will complete post-installation checks and inspections. In doing this, we will ensure that every aspect of your new space meets health and safety standards and building regulations.
At this stage, we might add finishing touches, such as painting or installing flooring.
What Impacts Installation Time?
Several factors will impact the installation time of your mezzanine floor.
These include:
- The complexity of design – intricate designs, finishing touches or special features may need additional time to plan and install.
- Planning permission – if you need planning permission, the application and approval process could extend the planning and design phase by several weeks.
- Site conditions and accessibility – limited site access could mean we need additional preparation time or manufacturing smaller parts that need to be put together on-site.
Tips For A Smooth Installation Process
We will work with you to ensure a smooth installation process, to keep disruption to your operations to a minimum and to ensure our team is as efficient as possible. There are several steps we will take for this:
- Planning and scheduling early – we will create an installation plan and share it with you so you and your staff know what to expect. Plus, we will schedule an installation date as soon as possible so you can prepare for it.
- Clear and continuous communication – every department within our team communicates with each other frequently to ensure we are all on the same page for your project. Our installation team will also ensure they are communicating with you in the build-up to and throughout the installation.
Speak To Our Team About How Long It Takes To Install A Mezzanine Floor
Mezzanine floors are an excellent way to enhance your space, whether you want to use it for storage, as desk space or to create a separate relaxation area for your team.
Mezzanine floor installations usually take between four to 10 weeks. Nonetheless, timeframes vary depending on the size and complexity of your needs and site accessibility. We will always give you an estimated timeframe once we have completed our site survey. As we progress with designs and plans, we will provide further, more accurate timeframes so you will always know what is happening and when.
If you are interested in a mezzanine floor but are unsure about how long the installation process will take, get in touch with us today. Our experts can discuss your space and needs and offer a rough time guideline.
Call us today on 01789 764172 or complete our online contact form to request a callback.
