Yes, all mezzanine floor installations require a building regulations application. The local authorities insist on checking the structural calculations and set the requirements for fire protection and escape.

The area is surveyed and detailed drawings produced for approval. Manufacturing takes between 2-4 weeks from sign off. The materials are delivered to site on an artic lorry and offloaded by our installation team. The mezzanine installation commences whilst being overseen by our in house project manager. The finished floor is handed over to the client and ready for use.

Yes, all mezzanine floor installations require a building regulations application. The local authorities insist on checking the structural calculations and set the requirements for fire protection and escape.

Our mezzanines are bespoke so we can design around your requirements, however our budget quotations are based on a 3x3m grid system.

2m for all fire escape routes is a requirement for building regulations.

Depending on the area size our mezzanines can be installed within 2-3 weeks.

Occasionally the landlord or local authority will ask for a core sample, this is drilled on site and then crushed in a test lab to determine the ultimate failure load.

CICS can deal with the process from start to finish, we appoint our recommended approved inspector to deal with the local authority.

You do not need planning for a mezzanine but you do need to check there are no current restrictions in place to prevent a mezzanine being installed.

Worst case building control wall require a core sample test, 1 hour fire protection in the form of column cases, ceiling and fascia, smoke detection, adequate work lighting, emergency lighting and emergency escape route signs.

Once you have confirmed your order, our expert team will guide you through the process that will include: design requirements, drawing approval, project scheduling and health and safety.

As standard we supply beams and columns in red oxide, purlins in galvanised, natural decking and staircases and handrail painted black. However we have in house painting facilities and can provide a full range of colours at additional cost.

Certainly, our dedicated project manager will develop a schedule of works based around the site-specific conditions.

Yes, but we only charge this fee if you have instructed us to proceed to carry out a site survey and then the order is cancelled.

Generally bespoke mezzanine floors require a specific design and no two floors are the same, moreover it is dependant on the size of the structure. Mezzanine floors in the region of 25-50m2 would cost around £150+vat per m2 and structures around 50-100m2 could be £125+vat per m2. Most larger structures could be priced in the region of £80-100+vat per m2 as a guideline.