--- title: "Free-Standing Mezzanines in Chicago, IL | Lease Planning" url: https://chicagomezzanines.com/mezzanines/free-standing-mezzanine description: "Free-standing mezzanines in Chicago, IL for leased warehouses. Plan an independent deck, installation access and a possible future move." lang: en --- Image: Free-Standing Mezzanine installed in a Chicago warehouse (https://chicagomezzanines.com/assets/industrial-mezzanine-Bm1UtmfQ.jpg) # Free-Standing Mezzanines in Chicago, IL A lease can leave you short of room before moving is practical. A free-standing mezzanine adds a working level on its own steel columns, without attaching to the building’s roof or wall structure. You can plan storage, packing or parts space while keeping the building frame separate. That distinction matters in flex buildings in Itasca and Schaumburg, as well as distribution space in Romeoville. Start with the lease horizon and intended work. Consider a possible relocation in the first drawing. (888) 553-7276 ## Independent Framing Inside a Leased Building The deck is supported by an independent frame anchored to the floor. Stairs, railings and transfer gates complete the working level. We position those parts against your current racks, benches and travel lanes, not against an empty-building sketch. Bolted connections allow the frame to be dismantled. Moving it requires transport, reinstallation and a fit check at the next building. Relocation remains subject to the next building’s fit. Older 16–24 ft warehouses around Franklin Park need a different arrangement from the newer 32–40 ft buildings along I-55. Check working headroom on both levels, even with an independent frame. Compare the warehouse work-area options (https://chicagomezzanines.com/mezzanines) before fixing the footprint. Our Itasca (https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/itasca) and Schaumburg (https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/schaumburg) pages cover flex-building settings; the Chicago home page (https://chicagomezzanines.com/) starts with the wider floor-space problem. ## Decisions That Matter to Warehouse Tenants ### Keep the building frame separate The platform stands on its own columns. It needs no connection into the roof or walls. Review your lease and the proposed layout with the property owner before placing an order. ### Consider a move before buying Discuss likely relocation and the equipment travelling with you. Consider disassembly and the information needed for another installation. ### Protect the lanes you already use Staff and goods must still reach the downstairs benches. We place stairs and columns with rack access, dock approaches and machine loading in view. ### Allow for the next product mix Parts storage today may become a kitting area later. Identify likely changes in goods, people and rolling equipment while the loads and floor surface are being selected. ## Set the Frame and Access Brief Support Independent steel columns anchored to the floor Connections Bolted framing considered for later disassembly Deck selection Panel flooring, steel tread plate or open grating Working height Set from measured space and the tasks on both levels Loads Based on stored goods, people and handling equipment Access Stair and transfer positions shown on the layout ## Operations Considering an Independent Deck - Tenants balancing added space against a future lease move - 3PL teams separating returns from outbound orders - Manufacturers bringing parts storage closer to assembly - Flex-building users needing room for kitting or packing - Operations preserving floor-level receiving and staging ### Receiving Steel in a Working Facility Winter weather and very busy truck traffic can affect component deliveries in the Chicago market. For multi-shift plants, agree steel receiving and installation access separately before releasing the area. ## From Lease Discussion to Assembly 1 ### Discuss the lease Describe the work, available area and whether another building is likely. 2 ### Measure the fit Check clear height, column positions and access above and below the deck. 3 ### Review the proposal Compare the drawing, load assumptions, surface choices and itemized quote. 4 ### Plan deliveries Reserve steel staging space without blocking receiving or the truck approach. 5 ### Coordinate assembly Agree the work sequence and shift handovers with your operations team. ## Quote a Deck for Your Lease Horizon Share the lease plans, available height and intended use. For a conversation about the proposed frame, call (888) 553-7276. ## $Tenant Questions About Free-Standing Mezzanines ### Can we take this mezzanine to another leased warehouse? ### Does independent framing remove the need to talk to the landlord? ### How should we choose a deck for packing work? ### Can assembly be planned around multiple shifts? ## Warehouse Locations for Independent Decks Chicago: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/chicago Romeoville: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/romeoville Bolingbrook: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/bolingbrook Joliet: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/joliet Elk Grove Village: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/elk-grove-village Bedford Park: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/bedford-park Franklin Park: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/franklin-park Wood Dale: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/wood-dale Itasca: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/itasca Schaumburg: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/schaumburg Aurora: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/aurora Naperville: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/naperville Elwood: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/elwood Carol Stream: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/carol-stream Addison: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/addison Wheeling: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/wheeling University Park: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/university-park Bensenville: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/bensenville Cicero: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/cicero Northlake: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/northlake Elgin: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/elgin Des Plaines: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/des-plaines Melrose Park: https://chicagomezzanines.com/service-area/melrose-park ## Talk With Our Romeoville Team Warehouse layout conversations begin with the team at our Romeoville office. Contact us about the space, materials and working hours your mezzanine must accommodate. ### Chicago Mezzanines #### Address 1231 Windham Parkway 1st Floor, Unit L Romeoville, IL 60446 #### Phone (888) 553-7276 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Discuss an Independent Level Before Your Next Move Review the space you lease today and the options you want to retain for tomorrow. 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