Mezzanine Floors in Cape Town
A mezzanine floor is the fastest way to add floor space without moving premises or building. Rackstore designs and installs racking supported, shelving supported and structural steel mezzanine floors across Cape Town and the Western Cape, rated from 250 to 1000 kg per square metre.
What Is a Mezzanine Floor?
A mezzanine floor is a raised steel platform built inside an existing building, creating a new level between the floor and the roof. It’s used for storage, workstations or offices, and it turns wasted overhead space into working space at a fraction of the cost of new construction.
Why Build a Mezzanine Floor Instead of Moving?
Because the space above your head is already paid for. A mezzanine typically goes up in days or weeks, not months, and costs far less than relocating or extending. One of our clients gained an entire raised storage area, complete with handrail and steel staircase, purely because they’d run out of floor.
Mezzanine Floor Load Ratings and Finishes
Load capacities run from 250 kg per square metre for light storage up to 1000 kg per square metre for heavy duty use. For the deck, choose open or closed steel panels for industrial areas, or timber that can be carpeted for offices.
Mezzanine Floor FAQs
How much does a mezzanine floor cost in South Africa?
Cost depends on four things. The floor area, the load rating you need, the deck finish, and access requirements like staircases and pallet gates. Because every mezzanine is engineered for its building, we quote per project after a free site visit rather than off a price list. It's consistently a fraction of building or moving.
Do mezzanine floors need building plans?
Often yes, depending on the size, the use and your municipality's requirements. Structural mezzanines usually need an engineer's sign off and approved plans. We've been doing this for over 30 years, so we'll tell you upfront what approvals your project needs and design the floor to comply.
Can a mezzanine floor be moved or extended later?
Yes, and that's one of steel's big advantages over brick. A well designed mezzanine can be extended as you grow, and in many cases dismantled and re erected if you relocate. Mention future plans during the design stage and we'll build the flexibility in from day one.