Mezzanine floor guides
Straight answers to the questions we are asked on surveys, reviewed with the people who design and install the floors.
How much does a mezzanine floor cost in the UK?Guide prices per m² for mezzanine floors in 2026, what pushes the price up or down, and how to compare quotes properly.
Do you need planning permission or Building Regulations for a mezzanine floor?When a mezzanine needs Building Regulations approval, when it needs planning permission, and the 200 m² rule for retail in England.
Does a mezzanine floor need fire protection?When Building Control asks for fire protection on a mezzanine, what it involves, and how size, use and escape distances decide it.
Mezzanine floor load ratings explained: what does kN/m² mean?What mezzanine load ratings in kN/m² mean in kilograms, typical ratings for storage, offices and heavy use, and point loads.
Can my warehouse floor slab take a mezzanine?How mezzanine column loads reach the floor slab, what we check, and what happens if the slab is too thin or weak.
Mezzanine staircases: what are the rules?How Approved Document K and BS 5395 apply to mezzanine stairs: handrails, guarding, landings, escape widths and treads.
Pallet gates and mezzanine edge safety: what you need to knowWhy up-and-over pallet gates are safer than lift-out bars, how to guard mezzanine edges, and what to check on an existing floor.
Should you buy a second-hand mezzanine floor?What to check before buying a used mezzanine: drawings, load rating, condition, fit with your building, and Building Regulations.
How a mezzanine floor is installed, step by stepThe stages of a mezzanine project from survey and design to Building Control sign-off, and how long each takes.
Mezzanine floor or move to a bigger unit? Comparing the optionsHow a mezzanine compares with moving, extending or adding racking when you run out of space, with the questions to ask first.