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Used Steel Shelving Installation - Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for shelving installation advice? If you are considering shelving installation work, here are some important questions.

Is a subcontractor necessary for shelving installation work?
What issues do I need to watch out for?
How much will used shelving installation cost?

Professional advice and a quality checklist will help to ensure a successful used shelving installation.

What should I expect to pay for steel shelving installation?
Labor costs to install used shelving vary with the size of the project and the level of detail. For typical used shelving installation expect to pay between 20-25% of the material cost.

What are the advantages to hiring a professional to perform shelving installation work?
The appearance, performance and useful life of the shelving may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the shelving installer and consider one appropriate quality checks.

Steel Shelving Quality Checks and Important Details

Use appropriate items from the list below to communicate your expectations for level of detail and quality for steel shelving installation. Use the list to when having professionals bid for the work. Make sure that this information is included in any written contract or work orders. Before any shelving installation work begins, review the checklist with the steel shelving installer. Payments are typically due upon satisfactory completion of the job.

The warehouse shelving layout, location, style and appearance of all used shelving components to be used in shelving installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins.

A detailed used shelving layout, showing material placement, will be reviewed and approved before work begins.

Installed industrial shelving will be level to within an inch in any 2 foot direction. Reason – any poor flooring may require shims to be used at an additional cost.

The shelving will be solidly attached and not slide or move when used.

The steel shelving, while used, is in good functional condition.

Used Industrial Shelving Installation – Project Reminders

The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during shelving installation.

Complete written contract, quality checks, timing and payment terms, ensure that contract is signed before work begins.

Review and approve details layout plan that shows site location and placement of steel shelving before any work begins.

Make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order.

Manage delivery of shelving. Thoroughly inspect all items for damage, make or authorize final payment as per contract agreement.

Store shelving in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to steel shelving installation.

Install warehouse shelving using self hardware provided by the ASI shelving installer.

Remove debris and product from area. Area must be clear & lighting and electricity available.

Inspect used shelving installation and verify that the requirements are completed correctly.

Submit final payment with steel shelving sign off sheet to the installer unless otherwise agreed.