Drive-In and Drive-Through Racking Removal
Drive-in racking is a high-density system built from uprights, top ties, rails and portal frames rather than simple beams. It sells well used because it is expensive new, but the dismantle takes discipline — the structure relies on its ties for stability while it comes down.
What we buy
- ✓ Drive-in and drive-through systems of any depth
- ✓ Guide rails, pallet rails, top ties and portal bracing
- ✓ Cold-store installations, which are often in excellent condition
What we don't buy
- ✕ Systems with widespread impact damage to bottom uprights, which is common in drive-in and destroys resale value
- ✕ Installations we cannot brace safely during dismantle
We would rather tell you no on the phone than waste your week. If it isn't for us, we will usually point you at what is.
What the price depends on
For the full breakdown of how a figure is arrived at, read how much used pallet racking is worth.
How the job runs
1. Survey
We look hard at impact damage in the lanes and at the tie arrangement before quoting.
2. Offer with a method
Because stability depends on the ties, the sequence matters — it is written into the RAMS.
3. Sequenced dismantle
Rails, then bay-by-bay working back, keeping the remaining structure tied and stable throughout.
4. Load, pay, clear
Components sorted by type, loaded, paid for and the floor left clean.
Safety, compliance and paperwork
- Dismantling is carried out by crews trained under the SEIRS (Storage Equipment Installers Registration Scheme) framework.
- A risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) is produced for the site before work starts, and shared with your responsible person.
- We work to PUWER and Work at Height requirements, using MEWPs or towers rather than climbing racking.
- Any genuinely scrap material leaves under a waste transfer note so your duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act is documented.
- The site is swept and handed back clear — no beams left in a corner for your landlord to find.
Background reading: dismantling racking safely and what UK law requires.
Drive-In Racking Removal FAQs
Does forklift damage stop you buying drive-in?
Not necessarily. Damaged bottom uprights can be excluded from the resale count and priced as scrap, while sound rails and ties still hold value.
Do you buy from cold stores?
Yes, and cold-store drive-in is often the best-condition used stock we see.