Racking Inspections

Keep your warehouse safe, compliant, and running smoothly with professional pallet racking inspections. We carry out thorough inspections of your storage equipment to identify damage, reduce the risk of collapse, and help you meet health and safety obligations.

Why Pallet Racking Inspections Matter

Your racking carries heavy loads every day. Forklift impacts, overloading and general wear can weaken the structure without you noticing. Regular inspections help you: Protect staff and visitors – reduce the risk of falling loads or racking collapse. Stay compliant – support your duties under workplace health and safety regulations and manufacturer guidance. Avoid costly downtime – find issues early, before they become serious failures. Extend racking life – plan repairs and replacements instead of reacting to emergencies.

What We Look At

Our inspectors carry out a detailed visual and physical check of your pallet racking, including: Uprights for dents, twists, rust and impact damage - Beams for deflection, damage and correct locking pins/clips - Bracing and base plates for distortion or missing fixings - Floor fixings and anchor bolts - Rack protection (end guards, barriers, column guards) - Load notices and correct labelling - General layout, clearances and safe access routes. You’ll receive practical, easy-to-understand recommendations, not just technical jargon.

Personalised Inspections

From racking to mezzanines, repairs to optimization, we can offer a SARI or PUWER inspection to suit your warehouse requirements. We can supply a free of charge quotation for all remedial works required.

Why Choose Us?

End-to-End Service

From survey to handover, we manage the entire process for a seamless, stress-free experience.

Flexible Options

With both new and high-quality used equipment available, we can deliver quality solutions within your budget.

Expert Installation

With 40+ years of combined industry experience, our fitters ensure installations are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

Free Site Survey

We offer a free, no-obligation site audit to help you get the most from your warehouse space. Our expert team will visit your premises, assess your current layout, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and storage capacity.

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What is a racking inspection?

A racking inspection is a safety assessment of your warehouse racking to identify damage, defects, or non‑compliance with regulations and ensure the system is safe for use.

Why are racking inspections important?

Regular inspections help prevent accidents, reduce the risk of collapse, ensure legal compliance, and keep staff and stock safe.

What happens if damage is found?

Issues are categorised (often Red/Amber/Green). High‑risk damage may require immediate unloading and repair; lower‑risk issues can be monitored or scheduled for remedial work.

Can damaged racking be repaired?

Most damaged components can be repaired or replaced, but repairs must follow manufacturer and SEMA guidelines.

Contact us

Ready to transform your warehouse space? Whether you’re looking for a full fitout, a mezzanine floor, or simply advice on the best storage solution, our team is here to help.

sales@fdinstallations.co.uk
01884 563 366
Unit 21, Hartnoll Business Centre, Tiverton, EX16 4NG
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