Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Charlotte Metro

Last Updated Nov. 7, 2023

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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Charlotte Metro. Our Charlotte Metro affiliate broker has extensive experience with Dock High Warehouse, having leased and sold existing properties and worked with developers on build-to-suit spaces for lease. These spaces come in many shapes and sizes, and we've performed a search for this article that covers small- to medium-sized spaced for lease or rent in the Charlotte Metro. That survey/search is summarized in this article. We are ready, willing, and able to conduct a comprehensive search for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Charlotte Metro and meeting your specific requirements. Read on for more detail about the characteristics of Dock High Warehouse, as well as the results of our search for this article.

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Are you looking for a warehouse to rent, lease, or buy in Charlotte? Do you have any questions? Whether or not you have experience with industrial properties, it's essential to be clear about what type of loading docks you should choose in a warehouse. Grade-level docks and ramps have advantages, but choosing Dock-High-loading docks in almost all contexts and situations is best. These ports allow for faster loading and unloading, which is critical in the distribution business, manufacturing, and construction; after all, there are always materials or finished goods to be loaded and unloaded.

If you want to learn more about these docks and how to find an ideal warehouse for your business in Charlotte and the Metrolina, read on.

Photo of a large dock-high loading facility.This is actually a pretty loaded question (pun intended if you like). At a very basic level, Dock-High docks are used to simplify getting "stuff" into and out of a building - generally from or to a truck trailer ... or train car. One of our more popular articles provides a definition of Dock-High loading. The main alternative is grade-level building access - i.e. being able to drive into a building so that the "stuff" you work with can be lifted from and onto whatever you are using to transport your "stuff." "Stuff" can mean anything from raw materials to finished goods, supplies, tools, tooling, etc., etc.. Size and weight are big factors in deciding which of these two methods of moving "stuff" into and out of your building is used - with bigger and heavier stuff tending to be grade-level, and lighter and smaller tending to be dock-high. There is also the issue of whether the stuff you are transferring needs to be well protected from the elements including during the loading and unloading process. There are always exceptions, and much is likely being left out. Docks are seen attached to many types of buildings - manufacturing, R&D, Distribution, Storage, etc. The measure of how many docks you need is tied directly to how much "stuff" you need to move into and out of your building/space in a given time period (also a complex calculation). That's a fairly simple, conceptual discussion of Dock-High dock uses. Also, now that we've compared and contrasted dock-high vs. grade-loading, note in the above photo that most (nearly all?) buildings need to have a bit of grade loading in any case. Read on for some discussion of more detailed issues surrounding Dock-High docks.

Since docks and loading/unloading is an important issue, we have several articles on the topic. Aside from the links in the section above, we have Warehouse Loading Types, Dock-Well - Picture with Definition, Side-Load Dock Well - Picture with Definition, Dock-High Loading - Convert an Existing FacilityExterior Elevated Dock - Picture with Definition and Dock-Leveler - Picture with Definition. The above are all links. If you have an interest, bon appétit. We'll likely be adding other articles on issues like Environmental Control during loading and unloading, Fork Lifts, etc., and we'll do our best to update this as pertinent items are added to the site. We spend a good deal of time on this and related content, and expect to continue to do so.

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Survey Item 1 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 30240
Further Description * 2,880 SF to 4,320 SF Flex Space
* 2.48 AC Lot Size
* Built 1965
* I2 Zoning
* Dock-high doors
* Fenced in Building
* 30,240 SF Building Size
* 13 Drive-In Bays/Grade-level

This property is situated on a lot of 2.48 acres and is a multi-tenant structure spanning 30,240 square feet. It was constructed in 1965 under I2 zoning and offers 2,880 to 4,320 square feet of flexible space. Among its features are 13 convenient drive-in bays, dock-high doors, a securely fenced building, and a spacious yard.

Survey Item 2 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 24
Total Square Feet
Actual: 62088
Further Description 1,857 SF-7,154 SF Flex Space
* 9.07 AC Lot Size
* Built 2023
* 24' Clear Height
* Drive-in doors
* Dock-high Doors
* ZONED I1
* 18,300 SF Building Size

This property is situated on a lot of 9.07 acres that was constructed in 2023 with a total building size of 18,300 square feet, subdivided into multiple spaces, and offering an industrial space measuring 16,335 square feet. It features a 24' clear height, convenient drive-in doors, dock-high doors, and a spacious yard.

Survey Item 3 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
I-77 and I-40
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum: 10
Maximum: 20
Total Square Feet
Actual: 61000
Further Description * 61,000 SF Building Area
* 4.44 AC Lot Size
* 1 Story
* Built 1971
* Gas Lighting
* Wet Sprinkler
* Single Tenancy
* Class C Building
* Sale - Owner User
* Zoned Light Industrial
* Ceiling Heights 10’-20’
* County Water & Sewer
* 3 phase 2 - 1200 amp services
* 16x16 Drive-in Door / 4 Dock High Doors

This property has a building area of 61,000 square feet and is situated on an expansive 4.44-acre lot. Its construction dates back to 1971. It is a one-story design and falls within the classification of Class C properties. It is intentionally designed to cater to a single tenant that is connected to county water and sewer services. Falls under the light industrial zoning classification. The property is equipped with three-phase electrical service featuring two 1200-amp connections. For safety, it is equipped with a wet sprinkler system. The ceiling heights within the facility range from 10 to 20 feet, and it also features a sizable 16x16 drive-in door for convenient access.

Survey Item 4 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Hwy 27/Charles Raper Jonas Hwy
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 16
Total Square Feet
Actual: 147000
Further Description * 42,625 SF Industrial Space
* 18.06 AC Lot Size
* Built 1976 / Renovated 2001
* I-2 Zoning
* Well Water
* 2 Drive-In Bays
* 16' Clear Height
* Metal Constructed
* Septic Field Sewer
* 5 Exterior Dock Doors
* 147,000 SF Building Size
* 54’ x 22’ Column Spacing
* Space can be subdivided
* 75 Standard Parking Spaces
* Outdoor storage opportunities

This property on an 18.06-acre site was originally built in 1976 and remodeled in 2001. The metal adds to the building's sturdiness and endurance, with a total building area of 147,000 SF subdivided into multiple units. The facility offers 42,625 square feet of industrial space that is currently accessible under I-2 zoning regulations. It is serviced by well water and a septic field sewer system. The building provides a 16-foot clear height, includes two drive-in bays, and features column spacing measuring 54 feet by 22 feet. For efficient access, there are five exterior dock doors, and ample parking space is available with 75 standard parking spots. Additionally, the property has opportunities for outdoor storage, and it can be divided into smaller spaces if needed.

Survey Item 5 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
I-85
Keyword Selection
Charlotte, Greenville, Atlanta, Greensboro and Raleigh
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 40
Total Square Feet
Actual: 878104
Further Description * 878,104 SF Building Size
* 27.55 AC Lot Size
* Built 2023
* HI Zoning
* Cross Docks
* 130 Levelers
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 40' Clear Height
* ESFR Sprinkler System
* 180 Exterior Dock Doors
* 54’ x 50’ Column Spacing
* 1,079 Standard Parking Spaces
* Reinforced Concrete Constructed

This property has an impressive industrial building situated on a 27.55-acre lot. Constructed in 2023 using reinforced concrete, this property adheres to HI zoning regulations. The establishment is equipped with an ESFR sprinkler system and boasts a clearance height of 40 feet. There are four drive-in bays and an impressive 130 levelers available. The column spacing measures 54 by 50 feet, and the facility has a remarkable 180 exterior dock doors, including cross docks. Moreover, there is ample parking, with a total of 1,079 standard parking spaces.

Survey Item 6 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
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North Charleston Terminal
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 32
Total Square Feet
Actual: 131073
Further Description * 41,500 SF Building Size
* 9.80 AC Lot Size
* Built 1923
* Masonry Constructed
* Dry Sprinkler System
* City Water & Sewer
* Electric Heating
* Volts: 110–550 Phase: 3 Power Supply
* INDS1 Zoning
* 22' Clear Height
* 1 Drive-In Bay
* 10 Exterior Dock Doors
* 2 Levelers
* 35 Standard Parking Spaces

This property is situated on a 9.80-acre lot and offers a range of industrial spaces totaling 41,500 square feet using masonry construction. It was constructed in 1923 and boasts a substantial floor area of 131,073 square feet in various tenancies under INDS1 zoning. The facility is equipped with a Dry Sprinkler System for fire safety and is connected to City Water and Sewer services. It features Electric Heating to maintain a comfortable environment. The power supply has a range of 110–550 Volts in a 3-phase configuration. It has a 22-foot Clear Height and has one Drive-In Bay for easy access. Additionally, there are 10 Exterior Dock Doors along with 2 Levelers to facilitate loading and unloading. For parking convenience, it provides 35 Standard Parking Spaces.

Survey Item 7 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
exit 79
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 20
Total Square Feet
Actual: 30000
Further Description * 30,000 SF Building Size
* 5.79 AC Lot Size
* Built 2023
* Accessible
* 2 Bathrooms
* 1 Drive-In Bay
* Open Floor Plan
* 20' Clear Height
* Private Restrooms
* Metal Constructed
* 3 Dock-High Doors
* 6" Warehouse Floor
* 3 Exterior Dock Doors
* One Oversized Drive-In Door

This property occupies a lot of 5.79 acres and boasts a building size of 30,000 square feet. The facility was constructed in 2023 using metal concrete. It has a clear height of 20 feet, features one drive-in bay, and presents a spacious warehouse floor spanning six units. The facility also includes three exterior dock doors, private restrooms, and an open floor plan. Additionally, three dock-high doors and two bathrooms are available, enhancing accessibility. Notably, the facility has one oversized drive-in door for larger items.

Survey Item 8 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
downtown Concord
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 18
Office Square Feet
Actual: 1000
Total Square Feet
Actual: 71050
Further Description * 9,904 SF Industrial Space
* 4.53 AC Lot Size
* Built 1927
* 2 Drive-In Bays
* 18' Clear Height
* 1,000 SF office space
* Masonry Constructed
* Wet Sprinkler System
* 7 Exterior Dock Doors
* 80 Standard Parking Spaces
* Commercial/ Industrial Zoning

This property is situated on a lot of 4.53 acres, constructed with masonry in 1927, spans an impressive 71,050 square feet, is subdivided into multiple spaces, and offers an industrial space of 9,904 square feet, operating within the commercial/industrial zoning regulations. The property features a clear height of 18 feet, seven exterior dock doors, and two drive-in bays. There are also 80 standard parking spaces available, along with a 1,000-square-foot office space.

Survey Item 9 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Tyvola Road I-77
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 24
Office Square Feet
Minimum: 3171
Maximum: 3316
Total Square Feet
Actual: 113711
Further Description * 41,830 SF Space
* 9.58 AC Lot Size
* Built 2000
* 1 Leveler
* Gas Heating
* 6 Drive-In Bays
* 24' Clear Height
* City Water & Sewer
* 6" Warehouse Floor
* 1 Interior Dock Door
* I-2 - Industrial Zoning
* ESFR Sprinkler System
* 36 Exterior Dock Doors
* 40’ x 40’ Column Spacing
* 41,830 SF of adjacent space
* 100 Standard Parking Spaces
* Reinforced Concrete Constructed
* 3,171 SF and 3,316 SF Office Space
* 113,711 SF Building Size

This property has 113,711 square feet of building space, provides 25,750 square feet of industrial space and 16,080 square feet of flex space, and is situated on 9.58 acres. Constructed in 2000 with reinforced concrete, this building is built to last. The ESFR sprinkler system, city water and sewer, and gas heating make this property both safe and efficient. The I-2 industrial zoning allows for a variety of uses, and the 24-foot clear height and 40' x 40' column spacing provide flexibility for your business operations. The six warehouse floors, six drive-in bays, one interior dock door, and 36 exterior dock doors make loading and unloading a breeze. The property also includes one leveler and 100 standard parking spaces. In addition to the impressive industrial space, this property also includes 3,171 square feet of industrial space and 3,316 square feet of office space.

Survey Item 10 of 10 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Keyword Selection
Scaleybark Transit Stop
Keyword Selection
New Bern Transit Stop
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 12
Total Square Feet
Actual: 10850
Further Description * 10,850 SF Building Size
* 0.51 AC Lot Size
* Built 1966
* Masonry Constructed
* City Water & Sewer
* Gas Heating
* Natural Gas
* Amps: 800 Phase: 3 Power Supply
* TOD-CC Zoning
* 12'7" Clear Height
* 3 Exterior Dock Doors
* 30’ x 30’ Column Spacing
* 10 Standard Parking Spaces

This 10,850 SF building was constructed in 1966 and sits on a 0.51 AC lot. It is made of sturdy masonry and boasts a clear height of 12'7" and column spacing is 30’ x 30’ with a power supply of 800 Amps with 3 phases. The building has three dock-high doors one in front and two in the rear, allowing easy loading and unloading. It is heated with natural gas and city water and sewer services are available.

Dock-High is really an aspect, or feature of a warehouse. It's quite common, and we chose it as the primary aspect for which you might be searching. There are other ways to search for this type of property or space. A few of these are listed below:

  • Cross-Dock Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Distribution Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Fulfillment Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Pick, Pack and Ship Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Package Handling Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale

There are many more options for searching for this type of property/space. There are also a number of issues we can help you with that are not mentioned elsewhere - things like:

  • Free Trade Zone Access (FTZ)
  • Shipping Ports
  • Airport Hubs
  • Dock-High
  • Dock-Well
  • Rail Service
  • Etc.

There are a number of cities included in the Charlotte Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Mooresville, Monroe, & Salisbury.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Charlotte Metro Area home page. You can navigate directly to the link on your Metro Home Page using the In-Page link for "Service Area Summary." This list includes all of the Cities and Towns of which we are aware in the Metro Area. Each City and Town listed is also a link to detailed statistics about that specific place drawn from various Census Bureau reports.

When a client asks us to help them search for a property to meet their needs for a Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent in Charlotte, we go to the best listing services and to our fellow Commercial Real Estate brokers to pull together all the information available for properties meeting the stated client requirements. We validate the information to be provided - likely by talking directly with the selling or leasing brokers - and then help our clients go through this information to help them select the best fit properties, from which the client would select properties they wish to tour. We are posting an abbreviated version of a search we've either performed for another client, or one we've performed particularly for this article. We call the information provided in this article a "Survey," and we'd love to turn this survey into a full set of search results based upon your requirements! If you don't see a survey in the next section, it just means we haven't gotten around to it yet. If you need this type of property, please do let us know and we'll contact you to get started. The search we perform for you will include most or all categories you see here, plus information about pricing, other expenses, availability, and anything we can find regarding other requirements you provide for your use case. We would provide all of this, along with any available flyers, photos, and detailed information regarding each property.

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