Pallet Rack Installation, Repair & Decommissioning
Full-service pallet rack solutions — from new installation to repair to removal.
Pallet Rack Installation & Permitting
What It Is
Pallet rack installation is far more than bolting steel together. A properly installed racking system requires a thorough site assessment, engineered layout drawings, local building permits, correct anchor specifications, and a post-installation inspection — all before a single pallet goes up. Skipping any of these steps creates liability, safety hazards, and the risk of a costly failed inspection down the line.
Why You Need It Done Right
Improperly installed pallet racking is one of the leading causes of warehouse injuries and fatalities. Beyond safety, most municipalities and insurance carriers require permitted, code-compliant racking for facilities above a certain height or load capacity. Unpermitted systems can result in stop-work orders, fines, and increased insurance premiums.
What We Handle
- On-site assessment and space planning
- Engineered stamped drawings (PE-stamped when required)
- Building permit acquisition and coordination with local inspectors
- Full installation by our experienced crew
- Anchor bolt installation and concrete verification
- Load capacity sign posting per ANSI/RMI MH16.1
- Final inspection and project sign-off documentation
See the racking systems we supply and install, including selective pallet racking, drive-in racking, and push-back racking.
Pallet Rack Decommissioning & Removal
What It Is
Pallet rack decommissioning is the safe, systematic dismantling and removal of existing racking systems. Whether you're relocating, renovating, reconfiguring your floor plan, or simply clearing out outdated or damaged equipment, a proper decommissioning process protects your facility, your floor, and your team.
Why You Need It Done Right
Tearing down rack without a plan is dangerous. Uprights must be unloaded in the correct sequence to prevent collapse. Anchor bolts need to be properly extracted to avoid damaging your concrete slab. And all material needs to be accounted for — whether it's being resold, recycled, or disposed of. An improperly handled decommission can result in structural damage, worker injuries, and unexpected disposal costs.
What We Handle
- Pre-removal safety assessment
- Systematic dismantling in the correct structural sequence
- Careful anchor extraction to preserve your concrete slab
- Partial or complete system removal — we work around your active operations
- Sorting and organizing components for resale, transfer, or disposal
- Rack relocation services — move systems within or between facilities
- Site cleanup upon completion
- Documentation of removed inventory if needed
After removal, need a new system? Browse our pallet racking systems and warehouse safety products.
Pallet Rack Repair & Inspection
What It Is
Pallet rack repair restores damaged racking components to their original structural rating using manufacturer-approved replacement parts — without replacing the entire system. Most damage from forklift impacts is repairable: bent uprights, failed beams, missing safety clips, loose anchors, and damaged baseplates. Catching and repairing this damage early keeps your facility OSHA-compliant and your crew safe.
Why Repair Instead of Replace?
For most localized damage scenarios, rack repair costs 60–70% less than full replacement. Repairs typically require no rack unloading, minimal downtime, and can be completed in hours. Every repair follows ANSI/RMI MH16.1 standards using manufacturer-approved components.
What We Handle
- Formal rack inspection and written damage assessment report
- Bent upright and column repair using approved repair kits
- Damaged beam replacement with exact-specification components
- Missing or broken safety clip (beam pin) replacement
- Anchor bolt extraction, replacement, and torque verification
- Baseplate repair and re-anchoring
- Load capacity sign supply and installation
- OSHA General Duty Clause compliance review
See the full pallet rack repair service page for damage types, our repair process, OSHA compliance details, and free inspection scheduling.
Schedule a Free Rack InspectionAlso Need Rack Protection & Safety Products?
KWI supplies bollards, column protectors, rack guards, safety netting, and end-of-aisle guards to protect your new or existing racking investment.
Pennsylvania Areas We Serve
Based in Camp Hill, PA — our crews travel throughout Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania for both installation and removal projects.
Not Sure What You Need?
Give us a call or send a message — we'll assess your situation and recommend the right approach at no cost to you.