Pallet racking
Pallet racking systems for DFW warehouses
Racking is a capacity decision before it's a purchasing decision. We size frames, beams, and aisles around your actual pallet loads and lift equipment, then quote the complete system — steel, decking, hardware, freight, and install.
Choose a system
Racking types and where each one wins
Selective racking
Every pallet directly accessible. The default for SKU variety and mixed velocity; roughly 100% pick selectivity, lowest cost per position for most operations.
Double-deep racking
Two pallets deep, one aisle. Adds density where you hold two-plus pallets per SKU, but requires a deep-reach truck.
Drive-in racking
Highest density for few SKUs and high pallet counts per SKU — cold storage and beverage are typical. LIFO flow and higher impact risk.
Push-back racking
2–5 deep on carts, LIFO, without driving into the bay. Good density with far less rack damage than drive-in.
Pallet flow
FIFO on gravity rollers for dated stock and high-throughput picking. Highest cost per position; strongest labor savings.
Cantilever racking
Pipe, lumber, steel, sheet goods — anything long that won't sit on pallets. Arm length and capacity drive the design.
Specification basics
What we need to size a system
These six inputs determine 90% of the design. If you have them, we can usually quote without a site visit; if you don't, we'll walk the building with you.
| Pallet footprint | e.g. 48" x 40" GMA, or oversize |
|---|---|
| Loaded pallet weight | Heaviest pallet, not the average |
| Pallets per SKU | Drives selective vs. deep-lane density |
| Clear height | Lowest obstruction: sprinklers, lights, ducts |
| Lift equipment | Reach truck, counterbalance, or order picker |
| Floor & seismic | Slab thickness and anchoring requirements |
Common questions
Pallet racking FAQs
How much does pallet racking cost per pallet position?
For standard selective racking, most DFW projects land in the $60–$120 per pallet position range for new steel including wire decking, before freight and installation. Used racking with matching specs often runs 30–50% less. Deep-lane and flow systems cost considerably more per position but store far more in the same footprint.
Do I need permits or engineering for pallet racking in Texas?
Plain storage racks over a threshold height generally require permit review, and jurisdictions in DFW differ on how they apply it. Anything supporting a walkable surface — catwalks, rack-supported mezzanines — needs engineered drawings. We flag which category your project falls into before you order steel.
What lead times should I plan for?
In-stock new roll-formed racking is commonly 1–3 weeks; structural and specialty systems run longer. Used inventory ships fastest when the specs you need are already on the ground. Installation is scheduled after material arrives, typically within a week.
Can you reconfigure racking we already own?
Yes. Reconfiguration, adding beam levels, converting to wire deck, and full teardown and relocation are common projects — often the cheapest way to add pallet positions if your existing frames are sound.
Service area
Pallet racking by city
Building stock, clear height, and column spacing change across the Metroplex. These pages cover what to expect in each market.
- Pallet racking in Dallas, TX
- Pallet racking in Fort Worth, TX
- Pallet racking in Arlington, TX
- Pallet racking in Irving, TX
- Pallet racking in Garland, TX
- Pallet racking in Plano, TX
- Pallet racking in Grand Prairie, TX
- Pallet racking in Mesquite, TX
- Pallet racking in Carrollton, TX
- Pallet racking in Lewisville, TX
- Pallet racking in Plano & Frisco, TX
- Pallet racking in Denton, TX
- Pallet racking in Midlothian, TX
Ready for pricing on your warehouse?
Send us your square footage, pallet counts, and target date. You'll get a line-item quote with lead times and installation options.