Newcastle Pallet Racking FAQs
We’ve answered the most popular questions about our pallet racking installation services in Newcastle. For anything else, or to get a free quote, please give us a call on 0845 689 1300.
Do You Install Storage Systems In Warehouses Across Oxford And Oxfordshire?
Yes, Logical Storage Solutions installs pallet racking, shelving systems, mezzanine floors and associated storage solutions across Oxford and the wider Oxfordshire area.
We cover the city's principal industrial locations, including Cowley, Botley, the Nuffield Industrial Estate and the Curtis Industrial Estate on North Hinksey Lane, as well as out-of-town locations, including Milton Park near Abingdon, Didcot Enterprise Centre, the Telford Road Industrial Estate in Bicester and the Beaumont Industrial Estate in Banbury.
What Storage Systems Are Most In Demand From Oxford And Oxfordshire Businesses?
Selective pallet racking is the most widely specified system across Oxfordshire's distribution and logistics operations, particularly for businesses using the A34 and M40 corridors for regional delivery. For the county's significant life sciences, advanced manufacturing and technology sector (i.e. Milton Park, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and Oxford Science Park, longspan shelving and high-density storage systems are frequently required to handle mixed product profiles and smaller unit quantities alongside bulk pallet storage.
Meanwhile, mezzanine floors are a common solution in Oxford's older industrial units, particularly on established estates like Cowley and Botley, where building footprints are fixed and expanding into a larger unit is not always practical or cost-effective.
Can You Work With The Constraints Of Oxford's Older Industrial Stock?
Absolutely. A significant portion of Oxford's industrial property, including units at Curtis Industrial Estate and the Nuffield Industrial Estate, dates from the 1960s and 1970s and was built to lower eave heights and tighter internal dimensions than modern logistics sheds. Eave heights of around 6m are common in this stock, which limits vertical racking potential compared to newer units.
We survey every site before specifying a system and design around the actual constraints of your building, including roof pitch, column positions, loading door widths and floor loading capacity, rather than applying a standard configuration that may not make best use of the available space.
How Does Oxford's Transport Network Affect Warehouse Storage Requirements?
Oxford and Oxfordshire's road network, particularly the A34 running north to south and the M40 connecting to London and Birmingham, makes the area well suited to regional distribution operations. Businesses operating from Milton Park near Didcot benefit from additional rail freight connectivity via Didcot Parkway, while Bicester's position close to both the M40 and the A43 makes it a practical base for businesses serving the South East and East Midlands.
For businesses managing high stock turnover driven by these distribution demands, we can specify systems such as drive-in racking, push-back racking or high-bay selective configurations that support faster picking and replenishment cycles.
Do You Offer Racking Inspections For Oxford Businesses That Have Taken On Existing Storage Equipment?
Yes. We perform racking inspections are across Oxfordshire. This is particularly relevant for businesses that have moved into units on established estates such as Cowley, Botley or the Nuffield Industrial Estate and inherited existing racking from a previous occupier. Likewise, businesses that have not had their storage equipment formally assessed since installation.
Under BS EN 15635, racking should be inspected by a competent person at least once every twelve months. We can carry out that inspection and provide a written report with any recommended remedial actions.
Do You Cover The Wider Oxfordshire Area Beyond Oxford City Itself?
Yes. Our installation and survey coverage extends across the whole of Oxfordshire, including Abingdon, Didcot, Bicester, Banbury, Witney and Henley-on-Thames, as well as locations within easy reach of the county such as Swindon, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley.
If you are unsure whether your location falls within our coverage area, contact us, and we can confirm.
