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Pallet Rack Relocation in Illinois — 4 Providers

Rack relocation is the disassembly, transport, and reassembly of pallet rack from one location to another — either within the same facility or to a different building entirely. Moving existing rack is almost always cheaper than buying new, but it requires careful planning, experienced crews, and honest assessment of what's worth moving vs. replacing. Chicago is the undisputed freight capital of North America. More rail freight passes through Chicago than any other city on the continent. The I-55, I-80, and I-88 corridors south and west of the city contain one of the densest concentrations of warehouses and distribution centers in the world.

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Rack Relocation Providers in Illinois (4)

Lindoo Installations

Installer·Sugar Grove, IL·Est. 1990

Material handling installation and dismantling contractor serving the greater Chicago area.

United Rack Installers

Installer·Naperville, IL

United Rack is here to bring over 30 years of experience to your project and deliver the best service in the industry.

Material Handling Installation Group

Installer·Elgin, IL

Professional network of material handling installers specializing in rack mezzanine conveyor and shelving installation with nationwide crews.

Total Warehouse Solutions

Used Equipment Dealer·St. Louis, MO

Buys, sells, installs, and relocates new and used pallet racking, cantilever racks, steel shelving, and mezzanines in the St. Louis metro area.

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When You Need Rack Relocation in Illinois

  • ✓You're moving to a new warehouse and want to bring your rack with you
  • ✓You're reconfiguring your current layout and need to relocate rack within the building
  • ✓You've acquired a facility with rack that needs to move to your primary operation
  • ✓You're consolidating multiple locations into one and combining rack systems
  • ✓A lease is expiring and the rack is yours (not the landlord's)

What to Expect

  1. 1Pre-move assessment — inspecting existing rack to determine what's worth moving
  2. 2Disassembly — removing beams, wire decks, and accessories first, then uprights
  3. 3Labeling and organization — components tagged by bay/row for efficient reassembly
  4. 4Transport — rack loaded on flatbeds (uprights lay flat, beams bundle)
  5. 5Receiving and staging at the new site
  6. 6Reassembly per the new layout drawings
  7. 7Post-installation inspection and punch list

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to relocate rack or buy new?
Relocating typically costs 40-60% of buying new equivalent rack. The savings are in the material — you already own the steel. The costs are in labor (disassembly + reassembly = roughly double the installation labor) and transport. For rack in good condition moving a short distance, relocation is a clear win. For beat-up rack moving 1,000+ miles, the math gets closer.
Can all rack be relocated?
Most bolt-together rack (which is the vast majority) can be disassembled and reassembled. Welded rack systems are harder and sometimes not practical to move. Mezzanines can be relocated but require more labor. Rack that's been significantly modified (cut columns, welded brackets) may not be worth moving. An honest pre-move assessment saves surprises.
How long does a rack relocation take?
A full relocation (disassembly, transport, reassembly) takes roughly 2.5-3x as long as a new installation of the same size. A 1,000-position selective rack system might take 3-4 weeks total — 1 week to disassemble, a few days to transport, and 1.5-2 weeks to reassemble. Plan for overlap time if you need to keep the old facility operating during the transition.
How many rack relocation providers are in Illinois?
We currently list 4 companies offering rack relocation services in Illinois. Our directory grows as we verify and add providers.
Did you know?

Every day, approximately 500 freight trains pass through the Chicago metro area. That's more than any other city in the world. The rail yards around Joliet and Elwood are why there's a warehouse every quarter mile along I-55.

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