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Need More Space - Building an indoor mezzanine or elevated deck
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Building an indoor mezzanine or elevated deck can be a cost effective way to add more space without the need to move premises. A mezzanine installation can provide flexible space which can be used for manufacturing, storage, retailing or office space.
In many cases it can also be considerably quicker to add a mezzanine floor than to move premises or add a traditional extension. Planning consent is not usually needed and a mezzanine decking can be erected in a matter of weeks.
Mezzanine installations can also be added with minimum disruption to your existing business. Using pre-built mezzanine floors can further reduce the building time.
Effective Planning
As with any building project effective planning can significantly improve your chances of a project which runs on time and delivers the expected benefits.
For details of providers of providers of mezzanine floors to both trade and commercial customers in Hampshire and the surrounding area, click here.
Caroline Blatchford is the founder of Local Service Guide which helps find new customers for local businesses. For details of providers of mezzanine floors click here or go to www.LocalServiceGuide.com
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Building an indoor mezzanine or elevated deck can be a cost effective way to add more space without the need to move premises. A mezzanine installation can provide flexible space which can be used for manufacturing, storage, retailing or office space.
In many cases it can also be considerably quicker to add a mezzanine floor than to move premises or add a traditional extension. Planning consent is not usually needed and a mezzanine decking can be erected in a matter of weeks.
Mezzanine installations can also be added with minimum disruption to your existing business. Using pre-built mezzanine floors can further reduce the building time.
Effective Planning
As with any building project effective planning can significantly improve your chances of a project which runs on time and delivers the expected benefits.
- Use of Your Mezzanine Floor
Consider not only what you want to use the extra space for in the first instance but also what you may want to use it for in the future. If you, for example, intend to use the space for offices, you may nevertheless want to ensure that the floor is strong enough to be converted into warehouse space at a later date. - Involve your Local Building Regulations Inspector Early
Ensure that you involve the local Building Regulations Inspector at any early stage to check that your plans comply with current regulations. - Check With Your Landlord
Most lease rentals are based on ground floor space so extending upwards may be “free” as far as your rental payments are concerned. The point, however, should be checked and it is likely that consent will be required. So an early conversation with your landlord is usually helpful. - Business Rates
Particularly if you own the freehold of a property, you need to consider the effect of increasing usable floor space on your business rate obligations. - Insurance
Remember to inform your insurance company of any work planned and ensure that your insurance is updated to reflect the completed work.
For details of providers of providers of mezzanine floors to both trade and commercial customers in Hampshire and the surrounding area, click here.
Caroline Blatchford is the founder of Local Service Guide which helps find new customers for local businesses. For details of providers of mezzanine floors click here or go to www.LocalServiceGuide.com