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Pallet Racking Inspections, Audits and Repairs—Stay Safe and Compliant

Annual audits and clear repair actions to keep people and product safe. We inspect to AS 4084:2023 and Worksafe NZ standards, document risks, and can repair most racking systems.

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Why Schedule an Audit

  • Meet AS 4084:2023 and WorkSafe expectations

  • Catch impact damage before it becomes a collapse risk

  • Reduce downtime and unexpected costs with planned fixes

  • Keep insurance and H&S documentation current

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What’s Included in a Warehouse Racking Audit

  • Site walk by a competent inspector (owner-led oversight)

  • Damage and hazard identification per AS 4084:2023 categories

  • Red/Amber/Green risk register with photos and locations

  • Clear actions and priorities with a repair/replace quote

  • Close-out documentation once works are completed

Our 5-Step Process

  1. Free consultation and scheduling

  2. On-site inspection and photos

  3. Written report: risks, priorities, quote

  4. OEM-spec remedial works (phased/after-hours available)

  5. Compliance close-out: updated signage and documentation

Built for NZ Compliance

  • AS 4084:2023 and Worksafe NZ methodology

  • RAMS and site-specific safety plans

  • Seismic and floor checks where required

  • Load signage per bay/level

Repairs & Replacements - Compliance-First

  • OEM components and like-for-like replacements

  • Uprights, beams, bracing, anchors, load plaques

  • Repairs such as “straightening” are generally discouraged by NZ standards—replacement is the safest path to restore integrity

We can also install mesh backing, backstops, rack end protectors and upright guards to reduce future damage.

Our Simple Process

  1. Free site consultation and measure up

  2. Agree a racking plan that works for your business, prepared by our professional AutoCAD designers

  3. Quote for new racking or good quality secondhand.

  4. Install • stay open and operational if required.

  5. Personal, onsite handover to ensure customer satisfaction.

How We Find Your Capacity

  • Complimentary site visit with expert advice from our experienced consultants.

  • Complimentary AutoCAD designs prepared by our professional designers

  • We can then confirm your pallet capacities and numbers of SQU locations

Why Choose Elite Racking

  • Create extra space without moving

  • AutoCAD designs showing pallet and pick location capacities

  • Install around live operations • zone isolation, nights and weekends when needed

  • Clear accountability • direct access to the owners

  • New or good quality second-hand • meet budget and lead times while staying compliant

Assurances

  • Owner led and operated

  • We can manage the entire compliance process for you

  • Phased installations, after hours or full closure

  • Auckland based, and operating NZ wide

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Our latest projects

TSS Sensitive Freight

Elite Racking transformed TSS Sensitive Freight warehouse with a custom narrow aisle pallet racking system. Our turnkey solution included design, supply, delivery, and installation, maximizing storage capacity while ensuring safety and compliance.

Semi-Automated Shuttle Racking

Semi-automate pallet shuttle system installed into a commercial freezer and running at negative 18 degrees Celsius. The system achieves an 80% storage utlisation.

Ecolab

Elite Racking recently completed a full-service pallet racking project for Ecolab, delivering a custom-designed system with complete supply, delivery, and installation.
We handled everything — from layout design to full compliance management — ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience for the client. The result: a safe, efficient storage solution delivered on time and to spec.

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What our customers say about us

  • We were thrilled with the pallet racking Elite Racking provided for our warehouse in Botany. Their team was incredibly helpful from start to finish, understanding our specific storage needs and recommending the perfect system. The installation was efficient and professional. We couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend Elite Racking.

    Robbie Beilby
    Managing Director
    Target Furniture

  • We were in the market for a vertical storage rack. After contacting and discussing our needs, Elite Racking made a site visit to ensure their solution would meet our needs. After viewing the location and needs a couple of additional suggestions were made, which we adopted. Order placed, and delivery was earlier than expected which was great allowing us to complete the workshop setup. Very pleased with solution and delivery. Will be using Elite Racking again.

    Jason Clarke
    Managing Director
    Teltherm

  • Elite Racking recently completed the design, supply and install of pallet racking into our brand new warehouse in Wiri and we couldn’t be happier. From the offset, they listened to our needs, designed a solution tailored to our specific freight profile, and managed the whole installation process, allowing us to remain focused on our day to day business. The quality of the racking is excellent, the installation laser perfect and the project came in on budget – I highly recommend Gavin, Zach and the team at Elite Racking.

    Jason Tredgett
    General Manager
    TSS Sensitive Freight

  • We recently used Elite Racking for a complete pallet racking solution, and I'm impressed. Elite provided a full turnkey service – from consulting and design through to supply, delivery, and installation. The entire project was completed on time and on budget. Their team was friendly and professional throughout. Their solution is working well for us.

    Max Divers
    Managing Director
    Divers Group

  • Very impressed with professionalism, good advice, great speed of service, came in on time and to budget. Well worth dealing with Elite, highly recommend

    Chris Barnes
    Site Operations Manager
    Nutrimetics

  • We had a fantastic experience with Elite Racking. Their team was incredibly supportive, professional, helpful, and accommodating from start to finish. They took the time to understand exactly what we needed and provided expert advice tailored to our requirements. Communication was clear and efficient throughout, and they delivered everything on time and with great attention to detail. On top of their excellent service, their pricing was very competitive—great value for the quality and support they provide. It's clear they genuinely care about their clients and take pride in their work. Highly recommended!

    May Visethsinh
    Customer Services & Warehouse Supervisor
    Bonson Packaging

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At least every 12 months by a competent person. Do weekly internal walkthroughs in between.

  • Red: unload and cordon off immediately. Amber: repair within 4 weeks or the rack must be decommissioned.

  • Weekly in-house checks are recommended, but the annual audit must be done by a qualified independent professional.

  • If deflection (sag) remains after unloading, the beam is compromised—take it out of service and contact us.

  • A written report with photos, risk ratings and priorities, plus a quote for OEM-spec remedial works.

  • NZ standards generally discourage straightening. We replace damaged parts with OEM components to maintain integrity.

  • Yes. When supplied and inspected correctly. We certify to NZ standards and provide documentation.