If you’re looking to increase the office, storage or production space in your industrial unit, we have the know how. We are the experts in creating mezzanine spaces that work.
Mezzanine floors can double the available space to you in a typical industrial unit or ‘shed’. They are a quick to install and cost effective solution and their bespoke nature provides you with a solution that meets your needs. Whatever your requirements, we have the expertise.
Particularly in these challenging times, a mezzanine floor could give your business the capacity to expand without the need to relocate your business. Allowing your business to grow in a space you may have considered too small without the huge financial commitment of a relocation.
If you are relocating, a mezzanine floor will allow you to maximise your space ensuring you obtain maximum efficiency from you new space. Often a mezzanine floor will allow a company to consider a smaller space than they originally did, therefore reducing overheads considerably.
There are many things to consider when looking to implement a mezzanine floor project, but our tried and trusted Nexsteps™ process will guide you every step of the way. From strip out to fit out, our expert team of designers and project managers will take care of the full project.
With over 100 mezzanine projects designed and implemented by Nexus over the past decade, we aren’t called the mezzanine specialists for nothing.
If you require additional office space within your warehouse, an office mezzanine floor is the perfect solution.
Office mezzanine floors are quick and easy to install, and they are extremely cost effective. They give you the opportunity to create whatever office facilities you require within your warehouse. From open plan offices and meeting rooms through to breakout areas and directors’ offices…the possibilities are endless. We offer a full design and build service including all aspects associated with the project. All we need from you is a brief, and we’ll take care of the rest.
If you are looking to increase the available storage space within your industrial unit, our storage mezzanine floors are the ideal solution. With their versatile nature, no matter what your products are, our mezzanines can accommodate it. With numerous ancillaries available such as pallet gates, lifts and chutes, we’ll deliver the right solution for your business model.
You can double the available storage space within your warehouse, enabling your company to grow. They are a cost effective and very quick to install solution, so you’ll have your new storage space in no time.
If your business is growing and you think the time has come to move premises…think again. Our production mezzanine floors can provide you with the additional production space you need, without the cost and stress associated with moving premises. Take advantage of the available space above head height within your warehouse and talk to us today about a production mezzanine floor solution. Our mezzanines can accommodate printers, machinery, production lines, conveyors, packing benches and much more.
Mezzanine floors are a fantastic way to utilise that unused space, above head height in your warehouse. They have the ability to double the space available to you within the footprint of your premises.
If you are looking to create additional space or are looking to move and add additional space to your new premises, a mezzanine floor is a quick, affordable solution.
With their bespoke nature, mezzanine floors provide you with a solution that is unique to you and your business. So whether you need additional office, storage or production space, a mezzanine floor is the perfect solution.
If designed correctly, a storage or production mezzanine floor can be converted into office space as your business grows and develops. They can also be designed to be easily extended in the future, allowing your premises to grow in tune with your business.
One of the major benefits of a mezzanine floor is the nature of it’s construction. They are a quick to install solution, allowing you to be set up and running in your new premises in no time. The turnaround on implementing a mezzanine floor is a speedy process too.
Perhaps you have just signed a lease or secured a new contract and you need the space quickly? Because we offer a design and build mezzanine solution, you can go from initial meeting, through to the design stage and commencing on site in a fraction of the time compared to going down the architect and builder route.
The additional facilities provide the perfect platform for your business to grow. By making the most of your space they allow you to employ more staff, store more stock or produce even more products.
The ability to finance your mezzanine floor project can also be very appealing, as you preserve your cash flow and pay for the new facility on a monthly basis, allowing you to grow the business in conjunction with the payments. There’s no need for a big cash outlay in the beginning.
A mezzanine floor provides you with a blank canvas to create whatever facilities you need. So if your business has been crying out for a bigger meeting room or a breakout area for your employees to take a break, a mezzanine floor gives you the opportunity to create it.
Mezzanines have the ability to double the space available within the footprint of your building, so maybe you don’t have to move after all. However if you are looking at a new industrial unit, maybe you don’t have to go as large as you think?
Particularly in these uncertain times, where the future is less predictable, a mezzanine floor can offer you the space to expand your business without the upheaval (and cost) of moving premises. Companies are often shocked when the plans are drawn up for a mezzanine and often wonder why they even contemplated moving premises in the first place!
Our experts will visit your premises to talk through your requirements and carry out a site survey. All our surveys require no obligation on your part and they are free of charge. Our experts will spend anywhere between an hour and a full day measuring your space.
Extra care is taken in these challenging times and all surveyors or representatives will be equipped with the appropriate PPE in line with the government guidelines surrounding covid-19.
We provide a complete mezzanine floor solution from the initial site survey through to the build of your new premises. Each and every aspect of your project is carried out by our team of expert designers, project managers and installers. This is particularly appealing as it ticks the relevant boxes that are required from you regarding health and safety.
You need a main contractor to complete the construction of the build who is also responsible for all the sub-contractors. With our one-stop shop solution not only do you save a huge headache in managing the project, you can also relax knowing you have covered all your obligations from a health and safety perspective.
Once your new concept drawings are finalised and agreed upon by you, we’ll create a detailed proposal for your project. Every cost involved within the project will be itemised, making it easy for you to understand what you’re paying for. We believe transparency is key.
As mentioned previously, not only do you have the benefit of having one contractor completing the project under one umbrella, you also fulfil your health and safety obligations and receive excellent value for money to boot. Our prices are very competitive against comparative sub-contractors, but the added bonus we bring is that the design of your new space is included within our pricing structure also.
Your mezzanine floor project will be assigned one of our experienced project managers at the pre-construction phase. They will be on hand to answer any questions you may have during the project and they will ensure it’s implemented safely, on time and to your budget.
Depending on the size and scale of your project you could also be assigned a dedicated site foreman or site manager. The site managers are appointed on large or more complex projects and ensure that the site runs smoothly on a day to day basis.
All our projects are designed and implemented with the strictest building regulations and health and safety practices in mind. The safety of all involved is our utmost concern and you can rest assured that all correct procedures will be followed during your mezzanine project.
All prospective projects are approved by a building control officer prior to the submission of a proposal and quotation. The building control officer is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the projects confirm with building regulations. This could involve fire detection, travel distances to corridors, ensuring offices are the correct size and much, much more.
We make sure all of these items are considered on any of our projects. At the end of the project you will be issued with a certificate to show your project complies with building control and the building control officer will attend site with the fire authorities to sign off the project.
For any project that involves more than one contractor, you are required by law to appoint in writing both a Principal Designer and a Principal Contractor. Luckily for you, we have vast experience with acting as both, making it easier for you.
It is worth reading up about your responsibilities when undertaking any project within your premises. The links to the HSE guidance surrounding your obligations regarding Principal Designers and Contractors can be found here:
Principal Designer (link)
Principal Contractor (link)
We will guide you through the whole process of implementing not only a successful build but also one that complies with all your obligations in relation to the HSE. We have vast experience acting as both principal designer and contractor and have implemented a wide range of projects.
We work with companies throughout the North of England and the areas we cover are highlighted on the right. As you can see, we essentially work as far North as Newcastle and as far South as Birmingham. So, if your business is situated in an area we cover, pick up the phone, start a live chat or fill out the contact form and we’ll be in touch to discuss your requirements. All quotes are free without obligation.
Just as with any other building work, mezzanine flooring must conform to current UK building regulations. To ensure that your mezzanine floor complies with these regulations, we work closely with an approved building inspector. This allows us to ‘pre-approve’ your mezzanine floor application and begin construction as soon as the building notice has been submitted and acknowledged. This process usually takes about a week.
Upon completion of your mezzanine floor installation, the inspector will visit your premises to ensure that it has been built with the agreed plans in mind. It will then be signed off and your certificate will be issued.
For mezzanine floors that are required to be fire rated, the building inspector will also be accompanied by a fire officer, so that they can check that the structure complies with fire safety regulations.
Where mezzanine floors are utilised for office space, we also ensure that the entire design meets with the current requirements from a building control perspective. This involves all fire and escape route requirements and takes into consideration all other mechanical and electrical requirements such as heating, ventilation and smoke detection.
It’s very unusual for a mezzanine floor to require planning permission, but it’s vital that they meet the relevant building regulations; BS5950 part 1 and BS6399 part 5. These specific regulations cover important safety features such as fire escapes, fire protection and smoke detectors.
We have the experience and expertise when it comes to ensuring we meet the appropriate building regulations for mezzanine floor projects. No matter if you require additional office, storage or production space, when you use Nexus for your mezzanine flooring requirements, we guarantee that we’ll always comply with these regulations
For any construction project that involves more than one contractor, it’s a legal requirement that you, the client, formally appoints a Principal Designer for your project.
The main role of a Principal Designer is to make sure all health and safety requirements and building regulations are adhered to within the design of your new mezzanine floor solution. They must also consider how the new facilities will be accessed from a maintenance perspective once it’s complete.
Once you have vetted your chosen Principal Designer, you need to formally appoint them in writing. Luckily for you we have vast experience with acting as a Principal Designer on numerous mezzanine floor projects over the last decade. For more information on your duties as a client in relation to appointing a Principal Designer click here.
Before starting any project that will involve more than one contractor on site, you as the client are legally obligated to formally appoint a Principal Contractor. They will be responsible for the health and safety of all sub-contractors on site. Also, as part of their duties, they will be obligated to ensure all sub-contractors are following correct practices and are carrying out their duties safely.
Even if you, as the client would like to use your own sub-contractors for elements of the project, they must still fall under the protective umbrella of a Principal Contractor. It is a legal obligation that is put in place to protect both your employees and our installation team.
We have the experience you need, when considering a Principal Contractor to plan and execute your office mezzanine floor project for you. For more information in regards to the role of a Principal Contractor and your duties when appointing one, click here.
