Temporary Warehousing & Storage Buildings2026-01-08T15:41:59+00:00

Temporary Warehousing & Storage Buildings

Flexible, Fast and Fully Managed Temporary Warehousing and Storage Buildings

When your operations demand extra capacity – be it seasonal surges, stock overflow, or logistics bottlenecks – temporary warehousing, temporary storage buildings, warehouse marquees and storage marquees let you scale fast, without committing to permanent builds.

Many clients use these as semi-permanent storage solutions in place for months or even years. Our modular industrial tents and clearspan temporary warehouses deliver palletised or bulk storage, while our loading bay canopies and logistics shelters keep goods moving. All delivered and managed from survey to de-rig across Surrey, London and the Southeast (with UK-wide projects by agreement).

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Temporary Warehousing to Maintain Storage Continuity

Avoid operational downtime by deploying temporary warehouses or storage buildings that integrate seamlessly into your supply chain.

  • Rapid mobilisation: structures ready for use within days or weeks.
  • Modular by bay: extend, shorten or relocate as inventory demand shifts.
  • Fully managed turnkey delivery: survey, drawings, installation, inspections, maintenance and de-rig.
  • Site-aware engineering tailored to floor loads, ground conditions and access constraints.
  • Planning guidance, structural reports and documentation to support approvals.
“They have been absolutely outstanding – highly professional, and nothing is too much trouble. We would definitely work with LM again.”
James Gregg, Operations Manager, Brentford Football Club

Common Applications for Temporary Storage Buildings & Industrial Tents

Your business can deploy these structures across a variety of storage and logistics use cases.

  • Temporary warehouse buildings for palletised goods, bulk items or overflow stock.
  • Industrial buildings / warehouse structures for ambient, temperature-controlled, or dry storage.

  • Storage marquees as interim buffer zones or satellite stockrooms.
  • Loading bay canopies and logistics shelters to ensure sheltered loading/unloading.
  • Seasonal warehousing to cope with peak periods (e.g., festive, production spikes).
  • Cross-dock shelters and weather protection for goods in transit.
  • Decant storage buildings during renovations or facility upgrades.
Temporary Warehousing
Warehouse marquee temporary storage building

Storage & Logistics Spaces in Semi-Permanent Buildings

For longer-term needs, semi-permanent warehouse structures provide durability and continuity, blending the flexibility of modular buildings with the presence of permanent ones.

  • Robust frames, insulated walls, and roof skins.
  • Long-length options, high eaves and wide clear spans.
  • Integrated access doors, loading docks and roller shutters.
  • Suitable for relocation or phased expansion.

Fit-Out Options for Temporary Warehousing

Outfit your temporary warehouse for safe, efficient throughput with sector-ready options – engineered for load, climate control and access, and scalable by bay as your operations evolve.

  • Heavy-duty flooring or reinforced sub-floors for pallet load and forklift use.
  • Roof and wall insulation / cladding for humidity control.
  • Lighting grids and power distribution for internal systems.
  • Ventilation, HVAC or passive airflow control.
  • Fire suppression, sprinkler readiness, alarms, and safety systems.
  • Roller doors, sliding walls, access control, dock levellers.
  • Mezzanines, racking, internal partitions and staging zones.
Temporary warehousing and storage buildings with Heavy-duty flooring or reinforced sub-floors for pallet load and forklift use.

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Why Choose LM Structures for Temporary Warehousing & Storage

Choose a partner that keeps goods moving. One accountable team, logistics-aware engineering and modular flexibility, backed by scheduled inspections, responsive support and clear planning/compliance documentation, proven across industrial, logistics, retail and event sectors.

  • Single accountable team from initial survey to final de-rig.
  • Logistics-aware engineering: floor loading, clearance, access, MHE paths.
  • Modular flexibility: reconfigure, expand or relocate without full rebuild.
  • Scheduled inspections Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 plus responsive support.
  • Planning & statutory support: documentation, drawings, structural compliance.
  • Proven in industrial, logistics, retail and event sectors.

FAQs: Temporary Warehousing &  Storage

Is seasonal warehousing available?2025-10-31T10:33:47+00:00

Yes, short to long-term storage solutions for seasonal peaks are part of our offering.

What about fire and safety compliance in your storage & warehousing solutions?2025-10-31T10:33:18+00:00

We help with installations that meet fire separation, suppression readiness and safety signaling as required.

Can storage & warehouse structures be expanded or relocated later?2025-10-31T10:32:31+00:00

Yes, our warehouse & storage structures are modular by bay, extendable and relocatable to future sites.

How fast can this be installed?2025-10-31T10:31:25+00:00

Typical lead times vary with size and fit-out. Many “plain shell” temporary warehouses can be up within a week or two.

What temperature / humidity control options exist?2025-10-31T10:30:56+00:00

We offer insulated cladding, ventilation, HVAC, and passive moisture control measures.

Can these handle pallet racking and forklifts?2025-10-31T10:30:23+00:00

Yes, we design for high floor loads, reinforced decks, and clear forklift access.

Do I need planning permission for a temporary warehouse?2025-10-31T10:29:42+00:00

If a structure remains for more than 28 days, approval may be needed. We supply drawings and guidance to support your planning application.

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