Pallet Racking Inspection Surrey — SEMA-Aligned Inspectors

Surrey's warehouses sit in the shadow of Gatwick and the M25 — a county where racking inspection has to keep pace with some of the fastest-moving logistics operations feeding Greater London.

Pallet Racking Inspection Across Surrey

Surrey's proximity to London and Gatwick Airport drives significant warehousing and distribution activity around Redhill and Woking, serving air freight, technology and retail distribution for the capital's southern approaches. Warehouses in the county typically handle fast-turnover stock on multi-tier pallet racking.

We regularly inspect racking installations across Surrey, including in:

• Guildford
• Woking
• Camberley
• Redhill
• Epsom

This page is part of our nationwide SEMA Racking Inspection service, covering Surrey and every other UK county.

Racking Inspection Law: What Applies in Surrey

There is no separate "racking regulation" — the duty sits inside PUWER 1998, which treats pallet racking as work equipment like any other machine on your Surrey site. That means an employer must keep it safe, maintain it, and arrange inspection by a competent person at intervals suitable to the risk. HSE guidance HSG76 puts a figure on it: an expert inspection carried out by a SARI accredited inspector no less than once every 12 months, on top of your own weekly visual checks. Non-compliance is a criminal matter, carrying unlimited fines and, in the gravest cases, custodial sentences.

The SEMA Red, Amber and Green System

SEMA's three-tier damage classification underpins the whole report. Each component we assess is graded, and the grade dictates the response:

• Green — the component is in acceptable condition. No action required.
• Amber — the component is damaged. The bay must be off-loaded or its safe working load reduced until repaired within four weeks.
• Red — the component is dangerously damaged. The bay must be off-loaded and taken out of service immediately until repaired or replaced.

What the Inspection Covers in Surrey

Every Surrey inspection is carried out to HSG76 and BS EN 15635 and covers every safety-critical element of your racking installation:

• Upright frames — checked for bends, buckles, splits, twists and corrosion
• Beams and beam connectors — verified for damage and correct engagement
• Baseplates and floor fixings — inspected for lift, cracks and looseness
• Safety clips and locking pins — confirmed present and engaged on every beam
• Load notices — checked for presence, legibility and accuracy
• Floor fixings and frame protection — assessed across the installation

What Happens After Your Inspection in Surrey

Within 48 hours of completing your Surrey inspection you will receive a full written report. Every defect is photographed and described, classified red, amber or green, with a clear recommendation for repair or replacement. For amber and red defects we can provide a fixed-price repair quotation on the same day. Rackstor Safety Inspections carries out racking repairs across the UK, typically within 3–5 working days of the inspection report.

Why Surrey Warehouses Use Rackstor Safety Inspections

• Every finding graded green, amber or red — no ambiguity
• Inspectors accredited under SARI and working to SEMA guidelines
• Experience across APR, drive-in, narrow aisle, cantilever and mezzanine
• One point of contact for inspection, repair and load notices
• Prices agreed up front, usually quoted the same day
• Report evidence you can hand straight to an HSE inspector

Book a Racking Inspection in Surrey

For a fixed-price quotation on a SEMA-aligned racking inspection anywhere in Surrey, call 0800 654 6955 or use the form below. We respond the same day.