Warehouse Decommissioning 101: A Comprehensive Overview for Business Owners
Warehouse decommissioning involves several steps, including breaking down your existing equipment, selling or disposing of assets, environmental remediation, and site prep for re-use. You have to comply with local regulations and protect workers’ safety in the process.
These are just a few of the reasons that when it is time to shut down or clear out a warehouse, owners get professional help dismantling warehouse racking to do the job safely and efficiently.
What are the keys to dismantling warehouse racking and completing a safe and efficient warehouse decommission project? Let’s walk through them step-by-step.
Planning and Preparing
Creating a detailed plan is step one: outlining your goals, identifying stakeholders, and developing your timeframe. Plans can vary greatly depending on whether you are planning to move to a new location, re-use the current location, sell used equipment, or shut down altogether.
By conducting a thorough site assessment, you can create an inventory of assets and equipment and identify any potential hazards. Experienced companies will have a team of dedicated buyers and product acquisition specialists who conduct on-site visits to evaluate and document your material handling equipment. They’ll also be able to provide tailor-made solutions for your priorities while maximizing your return.
Asset Disposition
Identify any assets that have value that can be sold to help offset decommissioning costs. There is a significant market for used warehouse equipment, and professional teams with a long track record in warehouse decommissioning can help you determine fair market value for any equipment you want to buy or sell. It’s also useful to hire someone who can provide labor to help with dismantling warehouse racking to avoid any damage that would hurt resale value, pack, and load equipment for shipment.
Assets that are no longer usable must be donated, recycled, or disposed of properly.
Environmental Concerns
Warehouse owners will also need to pay attention to the disposal of any hazardous materials in the warehouse. Chemicals, paints, oils, and other materials may require special handling for disposal. In some cases, this may require specialized contractors.
We are committed to sustainability and approach every project with that in mind, aiming to create as little waste as possible being sent to landfills.
Safety
Dismantling warehouse racking can be a dangerous job. You want to work with professionals who have the tools and expertise to avoid safety concerns.
Site Clean-Up
After the completion of the decommissioning project, you will likely need to do some site cleanup. You may need to shear rack mount bolts level and do some repairs to the flooring. Depending on your situation, a broom-swept condition may be good enough, or you may need to do other work to return the facility to its original condition or prepare it for other tenants.
Warehouse Decommissioning and Liquidation Services
While these steps may seem rather straightforward, warehouse decommissioning can be complex, requiring careful planning and execution. That’s why at Conesco Storage Systems, we have carefully assembled a team of experienced professionals and a network of buyers to help you get the best possible offers for your equipment.
We offer several services, including:
- Providing the labor for equipment dismantling and moving
- Buying used equipment at fair market value
- Comprehensive warehouse liquidation services
- Demolition and disposal of assets
- Inspection and repair of warehouse lighting, floors, doors, and offices
We can transform your fully operational warehouse into an empty space ready for the next tenant (or your next venture). We can also work with you so that you can stay operational while the teardown is going on if necessary, however, this may slow down the process and require additional safety measures.
To get started, you can follow these four steps:
- First, fill out a form so that we can schedule a free consultation. We can talk through your plans and answer all of your questions.
- Depending on the size and volume, we may need to do an on-site visit. In other cases, we can work with photos and equipment lists.
- After review, you will get a detailed proposal within a few days so you can make your decision.
- We execute the custom plan to meet your timelines.
Warehouse decommissioning can be a stressful time, especially if you are working on a tight schedule. Let the professionals at Conesco Storage Systems manage your warehouse teardown project and reduce your stress levels. We are a nationwide leader in warehouse decommissions and liquidations. We can help you tear down, evaluate your material handling equipment, and get top dollar for your warehouse equipment. Contact Conesco Storage Systems at (303) 690-9591 to get started.
