Should Old Racking Be Repaired or Replaced?
In business, everything is about the bottom line. When making any kind of important decision, you are sure to figure out how that choice will impact your numbers and then go from there. That sounds simple enough, but even when making decisions from a purely financial perspective, there is still plenty of room for debate.
When it comes to racking in your warehouse, your first thought might be to save money and repair old, damaged racking rather than buying new equipment. But is that the right move? Let’s take a closer look in the article below so you can make an informed choice. Of course, if you want direct help from our team trying to decide between repair and replacement, simply give us a call and we’ll be happy to chat.
Do the Math First
As a starting point, it is a good idea to do some careful math with the help of a professional consultant who can give you accurate numbers. So, you’ll want to find out what the total cost will be to have the racking properly repaired, as well as getting a quote on having it all replaced. Don’t just make some guesses on your own for these numbers and go with it – you’ll want to have an expert provide you with good info so you can be sure the choices you make are based on a realistic foundation.
Consider Other Factors
It’s almost certain that the numbers you receive will point to repairing your old racking as being the cheaper option. That makes sense, of course, since fixing some old equipment is rarely going to rise to the same level of cost as buying everything new. So, that means you should just have it fixed, right? Not so fast.
That might wind up being the best choice, but there are a couple of other factors to think about before you make your final choice.
- RRecurring repairs. If your racking is quite old and in poor condition, it might be that these repairs are just the beginning. Talk with your contractor about whether or not further repairs are likely down the line – you don’t want to get stuck in a pattern of doing repair after repair with no end in sight. When you start to think about those costs adding up over time, it might start to look better just to replace everything now.
- RImproved efficiency. An old pallet racking system might not be as efficient as something that you could design from scratch if you buy new racking. Therefore, this might be a chance to improve how you use your warehouse, and as a result, you could save money down the line by cutting back on how much warehouse space your organization needs.
Either Way, We Are Here for You!
Whether the final decision is to repair your old racking or to replace it with new gear, Chameleon Racking LLC is ready to get to work. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and our team is able to travel throughout Arizona to serve our clients. Simply get in touch with us at your convenience and we can get the project started right away. Thank you for visiting Chameleon Racking!