--- title: "Warehouse Relocation in Detroit, MI | DPR" url: https://detroitpalletrack.com/warehouse-relocation description: "Warehouse relocation in Detroit, MI. Plan rack teardown, labeling and reinstallation around your move. Call (313) 637-6214 for a quote." lang: en --- Image: Warehouse Relocation system in an industrial warehouse (https://detroitpalletrack.com/assets/pallet-rack-hero-Bx52nYZg.jpg) # Warehouse Relocation in Detroit, MI A Detroit warehouse move is more than putting steel on a truck. The old building still has orders to ship, the new building has a different column grid, and the rack that fits today may not fit the next floor plan. Warehouse relocation starts by deciding which components can be reused and which inventory needs working storage throughout the transfer. We plan rack teardown, labeling, transport coordination and reinstallation together. You get a layout for the destination, a component inventory and an agreed sequence for moving the storage system. That keeps the rack transfer connected to receiving, production and outbound priorities rather than treating each activity as a separate job. (313) 637-6214 ## How Warehouse Relocation Works 1 ### Inventory and label Record frame sizes, beam profiles, capacities and accessories. Label reusable components against the destination layout so similar-looking steel does not get mixed. 2 ### Teardown and bundle Empty the agreed rows before dismantling. Group beams, frames, decking and hardware by installation zone, and separate damaged or unverified material. 3 ### Coordinate transport Align collection and delivery with loading access, truck appointments and the installation sequence. Rack transport and inventory transport are coordinated rather than assumed to be the same task. 4 ### Reinstall and verify Install the approved configuration, anchor and level the rows, verify capacity information and identify where additional rack is needed. Image: Pallet rack frames and beams in a warehouse storage system (https://detroitpalletrack.com/assets/pallet-rack-2-je9-WSvK.jpg) Image: Selective racking with wire decking (https://detroitpalletrack.com/assets/selective-pallet-rack-CqoeOHx2.jpg) ## Why Detroit Warehouses Work With Us Detroit's warehouse market includes converted industrial buildings around Milwaukee Junction, food distribution near Eastern Market and manufacturing space along the I-75 and I-94 corridors. Those are different storage problems. A row drawn for wide-open distribution space can lose useful positions when it meets a converted plant's columns, lower ceiling or shared receiving area. We start with the building and inventory information rather than assuming one standard arrangement will fit every operation. Detroit Pallet Rack is a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co. Your free warehouse design consultation connects the rack recommendation to pallet or carton dimensions, load weights, handling equipment and the number of positions you need. The CAD layout and itemized quote make the tradeoffs visible before material is ordered. Delivery and installation are planned around the agreed work areas, with one contact for questions about the drawing, the quoted components and later changes. The aim is usable storage that supports how your operation receives, picks and ships. ## Where It Fits Best Businesses moving into a new warehouse Consolidating storage from several buildings Reusing serviceable frames and beams Changing the layout during a lease move Adding capacity at the destination ## What We Need to Design It - What are the move dates and overlap between leases? - Do you have floor plans for both buildings? - Which rack components and capacity records are available? - Which inventory must remain accessible during the move? - Who is handling stock transport and truck appointments? ## What a Project Includes The first consultation establishes the move dates, the old and new floor plans, the rack inventory and the product that must remain accessible. Send component photographs, frame heights and depths, beam lengths, connector details and available capacity records. We separate confirmed reusable material from items that need closer review or replacement before committing it to the new design. Next comes a CAD layout for the destination. Clear height, columns, doors, forklift dimensions and required pallet positions set the arrangement. We show how existing rack fits and identify additional frames, beams, decking or protection needed. Our team handles the permit side for you. Teardown is sequenced by row or zone after inventory has been removed. Components are labeled and bundled to match the new drawing. Transport coordination covers collection windows, loading arrangements and delivery order so the first installation zone is not waiting for material buried in the last load. At the destination, the system is reinstalled to the approved layout. The quote identifies teardown, handling, transport coordination, installation and additions separately. Before handover, row placement and capacity information are checked, and you receive a clear list of any remaining work rather than an unexplained pile of spare steel. Delivery and installation are agreed against the approved drawing and the areas your team can release. We review access for unloading, the sequence of rows and the material that needs to arrive first. Confirm the load assumptions before handover and retain the layout and capacity records for future additions. If the product mix changes, review the affected levels or lanes before putting different loads into service. 1 Phone consultation 2 CAD layout 3 Itemized quote 4 Delivery & installation ## Recent Installations A sample of racking projects completed across the region. Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/66e67684-bfa0-4ad0-9385-34957ef6704f/project-1.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/7099a266-e98c-4c55-b891-66be17cac7b3/project-2.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/85bc2cd8-ad55-4ef8-af19-ae7e0d7f87e4/project-3.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/2c6fc6bd-5463-4630-8024-1f3fb071efb5/project-4.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/fa0e8cf1-19c8-4fd8-a379-03215514316e/project-5.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/d4fd0115-5a9e-4071-8f41-a10876d8f584/project-6.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/21a68cfc-3942-44c4-b032-caef9d62239a/project-7.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/6e3d2166-bccd-445a-ba8b-b180e1aff009/project-8.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/93b334b7-ec91-42a3-ba90-226bbc90e23f/project-9.jpg) Image: Pallet rack installation by Detroit Pallet Rack (https://detroitpalletrack.com/__l5e/assets-v1/3773eda0-2a0e-428a-bc54-3cbf165b18a7/project-10.jpg) View More Projects: https://detroitpalletrack.com/projects ## Get a Warehouse Relocation Quote Send the basics and we will come back with a layout and pricing. Prefer to talk? Call (313) 637-6214. ### What's Included: - Free warehouse consultation - CAD layout drawings - Itemized project quote - Rack type recommendations - Installation timeline ## Warehouse Relocation Questions We Hear Most ### Can warehouse moving services reuse our existing pallet rack? ### How can the move keep part of the warehouse operating? ### Does relocation include a new layout for the destination building? ### What should we compare between warehouse relocation companies? ### How are permits handled? ## Warehouse Relocation by Service Area Serving Detroit, Dearborn, Warren and the rest of Southeast Michigan. Detroit: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/detroit/warehouse-relocation Dearborn: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/dearborn/warehouse-relocation Warren: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/warren/warehouse-relocation Sterling Heights: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/sterling-heights/warehouse-relocation Livonia: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/livonia/warehouse-relocation Troy: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/troy/warehouse-relocation Southfield: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/southfield/warehouse-relocation Taylor: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/taylor/warehouse-relocation Pontiac: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/pontiac/warehouse-relocation Romulus: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/romulus/warehouse-relocation Novi: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/novi/warehouse-relocation Canton: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/canton/warehouse-relocation Ann Arbor: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/ann-arbor/warehouse-relocation Flat Rock: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/flat-rock/warehouse-relocation Plymouth: https://detroitpalletrack.com/service-area/plymouth/warehouse-relocation ## Other Rack Systems We Supply ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. https://detroitpalletrack.com/products/pallet-rack ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. https://detroitpalletrack.com/products/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. https://detroitpalletrack.com/products/pallet-flow-rack ### Drive-In Rack Deep pallet lanes with forklift access inside the rack. A practical option for bulk quantities of a few SKUs. https://detroitpalletrack.com/products/drive-in-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. https://detroitpalletrack.com/products/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. https://detroitpalletrack.com/products/carton-flow-rack ## Contact Detroit Pallet Rack Located in Detroit, we serve the entire Greater Detroit area with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Detroit Pallet Rack #### Address 19120 Grand River Ave. Suite C Detroit, MI 48223 #### Phone (313) 637-6214 #### Business Hours Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed ## Ready to Price Warehouse Relocation? Call (313) 637-6214 or request a quote and we will start a layout. 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