Racking & Shelving Relocation Services

Relocation Services

Move your racking the right way—safe, compliant, and on schedule.


Relocating warehouse racking and shelving is not just a teardown and re-install. Done incorrectly, it creates serious safety risk, damages inventory, and disrupts operations. Big Joe Lift Trucks provides end-to-end coordination for racking and shelving relocations so you can reconfigure your space with confidence—whether you’re moving within the same building, expanding into new square footage, or relocating to a new facility.

What we relocate

We support relocation and reconfiguration for:

  • Pallet racking (selective, double-deep, drive-in/drive-thru, push-back, cantilever)

  • Shelving systems (boltless, rivet, wire, static shelving)

  • Mezzanine-adjacent storage and pick modules (coordination as needed)

  • Rack accessories (row spacers, pallet supports, safety pins, end-of-aisle guards, netting, signage)

If you’re unsure what you have, we can identify rack type, components, and required hardware before anything is moved.

Our process

1) Site walk + scope definition

We evaluate your current setup, take measurements, document components, and align on your desired future-state layout. The goal is to prevent surprises during teardown and re-install.

2) Layout planning and sequencing

We help plan aisle widths, travel paths, staging, and the move sequence to minimize downtime. If you’re doing a partial move while staying operational, we phase the work so you can keep shipping and receiving.

3) Teardown, transport, and re-install coordination

We coordinate safe disassembly, labeling, hardware management, transport, and reinstallation—so components stay organized and the system goes back together correctly.

4) Anchoring and safety requirements

We ensure rack is installed correctly and aligned with required safety elements such as anchoring, load plaques, and protection (guards, bollards, end-of-aisle protection) as applicable.

5) Final walk + turnover

We perform a closeout walkthrough and provide a clean handoff so your team is ready for go-live.

Why customers choose Big Joe

Operationally focused

We approach racking relocation as an operational improvement project—not a demolition job. The goal is a safer, more efficient warehouse when you’re done.

Single partner accountability

You avoid juggling multiple vendors. Big Joe can coordinate layout support, relocation logistics, and the material handling equipment required to operate effectively in the new configuration.

Safety-first execution

We prioritize a controlled worksite, clear staging, and disciplined sequencing to reduce risk and disruption.

Common reasons to relocate racking

  • Facility relocation or lease change

  • Expanding square footage or adding aisles

  • Improving pick paths and reducing travel time

  • Converting from floor-stack to racked storage

  • Installing larger equipment or changing aisle widths

  • Increasing pallet positions without expanding the building

Add-on services

If you want a turnkey solution, we can also support:

  • Warehouse layout and slotting recommendations

  • Rack protection (guards, bollards, end-of-aisle protection)

  • Fleet evaluation and right-sizing (electric, lithium, pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks)

  • Battery/charging footprint planning for electric fleets

  • Operator and safety training support

  • Preventative maintenance planning for your equipment

Get a quote

If you’re relocating racking or shelving, let’s start with a site walk. We’ll review your current setup, confirm scope, and provide a plan that protects uptime, safety, and budget.

Call Big Joe Lift Trucks, Inc. at 1-800-4-BIGJOE or request a consultation to schedule a walkthrough.