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Warehouse Flooring for
Distribution and Fulfilment Centres

Warehouse Flooring Solutions installs and refurbishes concrete floors for distribution centres, parcel hubs and fulfilment warehouses across the UK. Floors are specified around racking layouts, forklift movements and loading patterns so that they remain durable, safe and efficient under continuous use.

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20 +

Years
Experience in Concrete Flooring

From regional distribution centres to final mile fulfilment hubs, we create slab and surface solutions that support intensive pallet handling, tight aisle operations and demanding service schedules while maintaining a clean and professional working environment.

Our Expertise

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Distribution centres bring together bulk storage, picking, packing and dispatch within a single controlled space. Pallets move constantly between receiving bays, racking aisles and outbound loading, with reach trucks, counterbalance forklifts and powered pallet trucks following repeated routes. The floor must carry racking loads, point loads from materials handling equipment and regular turning movements without breaking down.

As well as strength, the slab needs consistent flatness and a surface that gives secure traction, can be cleaned easily and allows clear line marking. In some facilities this may be a plain industrial finish, while others benefit from polished concrete to improve light levels and appearance. A considered floor design helps reduce damage to racking and trucks, minimises unplanned maintenance and supports dependable throughput for operators and parcel networks.

  • High racking loads with concentrated forces under upright bases and frame legs.
  • Continuous traffic from forklifts, reach trucks and pallet trucks along fixed routes.
  • Need for consistent flatness and level in narrow aisles and transfer areas.
  • Safe, low maintenance surfaces in loading bays, marshalling zones and packing lines.
  • Clear, durable line marking for walkways, picking zones and vehicle routes.

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Busy distribution centres place repeated stress on floor slabs and joints. If the floor specification or construction is not suited to the operation, visible defects and routine disruption can follow, often leading to reactive repairs and unplanned floor resurfacing.

Joint damage and breakdown where forklifts cross frequently

Cracking and local settlement beneath racking legs and base plates

Surface wear and dusting along main forklift travel lanes

Impact and edge damage around dock levellers and loading bays

Uneven areas that affect truck stability in aisles and pick zones

Standing water or poor drainage that affects safety and hygiene

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How We Deliver Floors for
Distribution Centres

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STEP 1

Survey and
Planning

We begin with a survey of the existing or proposed distribution centre layout, including racking positions, truck types and loading information. This allows us to understand how the floor will be used day to day and to identify any areas where joint damage, unevenness or surface wear are already causing concern.

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Design and
Specification

Based on the survey, we prepare slab and surface proposals that match loading, traffic and operational needs. This can include new concrete slab installation, polished concrete finishes or overlay systems, together with joint layouts and detailing to control movement and wear in critical zones.

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Installation and
Improvement

Our teams carry out installation or refurbishment in planned phases so that distribution activity can continue safely. Work can include joint repairs, bay replacement, grinding, resurfacing and protective treatments, all aimed at providing a reliable, easily maintained floor for long term use.

BS 8204 Surface Regularity Standard

BS 8204

Concrete flooring installations are completed to BS 8204, the British Standard for screeds and surface regularity. This supports the flatness, durability and serviceability required in high bay and narrow aisle distribution environments.

BS EN 206 Concrete Standard

BS EN 206

We work in line with BS EN 206 for concrete production, helping to achieve consistent mix quality, suitable curing and reliable strength for heavily loaded distribution centre slabs throughout their life.

CSCS Certification

CSCS Certified

Every operative and supervisor on site holds a current CSCS card. This confirms training, safety awareness and competence when working in live warehouse and logistics facilities across the UK.

SMAS Worksafe Contractor Accreditation

SMAS Worksafe

As a SMAS Worksafe accredited contractor, we meet SSIP safety management requirements. This helps distribution operators maintain safe, compliant working conditions while flooring projects are carried out.

Get a Quote for Distribution Centre Warehouse Flooring

We design, install and refurbish concrete floors for distribution centres, parcel hubs and fulfilment warehouses throughout the UK. Each project is planned around your racking layout, traffic patterns and operating hours to achieve a practical result with controlled disruption.

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Distribution Centre Flooring
Common Questions

Can you work in a live distribution centre without major disruption?
Yes. We plan flooring work in phases, agree safe working zones and schedule noisy or heavier operations around your busiest periods so that goods movements and picking can continue while improvements are carried out.
What floor finishes are suitable for distribution centres?
Options include plain concrete slabs with hard wearing trowelled finishes, polished concrete for improved light and appearance, and overlay systems where an existing slab needs a new surface. The right choice depends on traffic, cleaning and performance expectations.
Can you improve flatness in existing aisles?
In many cases we can grind or reprofile existing surfaces, rebuild damaged joints and address local settlement to improve flatness in critical aisles and transfer areas, helping trucks run smoothly and supporting racking tolerances.
Do you only work on new distribution centre builds?
No. We work on both new construction and existing warehouses. Our services range from isolated bay repairs and joint refurbishment through to complete slab replacement or overlay in older distribution buildings.
How long can a distribution centre floor last?
With an appropriate design, sound construction and routine maintenance, a concrete floor in a distribution centre can provide reliable service for many years, with local attention to joints and high stress areas as the operation develops.
Can you advise on flooring for automation or new racking layouts?
Yes. We can review proposed layouts, loading information and equipment details to confirm whether the existing floor is suitable or whether strengthening, repairs or a new slab are recommended before automation or new racking is installed.

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