Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Hampton Roads Metro
Last Updated Aug. 23, 2023
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If you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent, Hampton Roads, you've come to the right place. In this article, we cover three key topics, including:
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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Hampton Roads Metro. Our Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads 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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Dock-High loading docks are a must on almost any industrial property. This type of dock can prevent flooding in rainy regions such as the Tidewater, where Hampton Roads is located, insuring the property against such unforeseen events. In addition, Dock-High Loading docks allow for more effortless loading and unloading of goods, as they do not require ramps or lifts.
Want to know more about this type of dock? Are you thinking about investing in property in Hampton Roads?
Are you looking to buy, rent, or lease a warehouse in Hampton Roads and need to know what type of dock is right for your business? Keep reading this page to learn more.
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 Facility, Exterior 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.
See the Survey Description Section for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.
Survey Item 1 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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Hwy 17
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Norfolk International Airport
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Virginia Port Authority - Portsmouth
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Clear Height (ft)
Minimum:
21
Maximum:
24
Office Square Feet
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2300
Maximum:
5275
Total Square Feet
Actual:
100606
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Dock Loading
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Rail Served
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* 100,606 SF Building Size
* 21.42 AC Lot Size * Built 1963 * Masonry Construction * City Water & Sewer * Electric Heating * Natural Gas * Clear Height 21’ - 24' * 3 Drive-In Bays * 10 Exterior Dock Doors * 100 Standard Parking Spaces This facility lies a 5,275 SF office, a 2,300 freestanding office, a 38,949 SF dock-high warehouse, a 17,476 SF grade-level warehouse, a 34,488 SF low-ceiling warehouse, and a 2,118 SF mechanic shop. Also, the 21.28 total acres of land consists of a ±5.5 acres undeveloped site and a ±14.3 acres developed site stabilized with a significant trailer storage capacity. Additionally, it has 5 rail spurs, 3 grade doors, 10 dock doors, and a 21’ to 24’ ceiling height. |
Survey Item 2 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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US-460
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US-58
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I-264
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I-64
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I-664
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I-164
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Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
50
Total Square Feet
Actual:
260174
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Dock Loading
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Freezer/Cooler
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Esfr/High Pile
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Sprinklered
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* 260,174 SF Building Size
* 12.00 AC Lot Size * ESFR Sprinkler System * Heavy Industrial Zoning * 2 Drive-In Bays * 20 Exterior Dock Doors * 50’ Clear Height This class A cold storage building can be subdivided into ±260,174 SF has pallet positions up to ±41,000, an ESFR Dry TYCO Quell system, a convertible freezer (-10° F to +55° F), and a 60’ cold dock (+35° F). It has an insulated metal panel structure with a ± 50’ clear height, 56’ x 50’ column spacing with a 60’ speed bay, 20 expandable dock doors, 2 grade-level loading doors, and a full dock door package: Pit, Levelers, mechanical doors, 360° Dock Seals. Additionally has a concrete truck court, 33 trailer parking spaces, and 95 employee parking spaces. |
Survey Item 3 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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Norfolk International Airport
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VA-168 BUS
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Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
24
Office Square Feet
Actual:
4533
Total Square Feet
Actual:
17580
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Dock Loading
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Sprinklered
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* 17,580 SF Building Size
* 1.55 AC Lot Size * Built 2001 * Phase: 3 Power Supply * Metal Construction * M-1 Zoning * 24' Clear Height * 3 Exterior Dock Doors * 3 Drive-In Bays/Grade-level Doors * 3 Levelers * 56 Standard Parking Spaces * Central Air and Heating This industrial building has an impressive 17,580 square feet of space, situated on a sizable 1.55-acre lot. Built in 2001 with metal construction it is sturdy and modern. It has 24 feet clear height allows for easy maneuvering and is equipped with 3 exterior dock doors, 3 grade-level doors, and 3 levelers for easy loading and unloading goods. The building provides an 8,230 SF of flex space consisting of 4,533 square feet of office and 3,697 square feet of warehouse complete with one drive-in and one loading dock. Space has 3-Phase power and 100% fire suppression. |
Survey Item 4 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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Virginia Port Authority
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Interstate 95
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Property Descriptions |
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
26
Office Square Feet
Actual:
3800
Total Square Feet
Actual:
138800
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Multi-Tenant
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Dock Loading
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* 25,000 SF of Industrial Space
* 17.98 AC Lot Size * Built 1997 / Renovated 2008 * Metal Constructed * City Water & Sewer * Gas Heating * Propane Gas * M2 Zoning * 26' Clear Height * 50’ x 50’ Column Spacing * 6" Warehouse Floor * 4 Drive-In Bays * 12 Exterior Dock Doors * 10 Levelers * 150 Standard Parking Spaces * Fully Conditioned * Amps: 3,000 Phase: 3 Wire: 4 Power Supply This property has a total building area of 138,800 square feet and sits on a lot measuring 17.98 acres. It was originally built in 1997 and underwent renovations in 2008. The property is constructed of metal with multiple tenancy and has access to city water and sewer, as well as gas heating with propane gas. It is zoned for M2 use and has a power supply of phase 3 wire 4, with amps measuring 3,000. The facility offers 25,000 SF of Industrial Space, features clear height measures 26 feet, and the column spacing measures 50 feet by 50 feet. The warehouse floor is six inches thick, and there are four drive-in bays and twelve exterior dock doors available, along with ten levelers and 150 standard parking spaces. The property is fully conditioned for comfort, and the building measures 138,800 square feet. Additionally, the property includes a yard. |
Survey Item 5 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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I-64, I-264, I-664, US-13, US-58, US-460
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Property Descriptions |
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
36
Office Square Feet
Actual:
500
Total Square Feet
Actual:
396409
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Multi-Tenant
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Dock Loading
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Esfr/High Pile
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Sprinklered
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* 33,385 SF Industrial Space
* 20.00 AC Lot Size * Built 1969 / Renovated 2008 * 14 Levelers * M-1 Zoning * 8 Drive-In Bays * 36' Clear Height * Metal Constructed * 500 SF office space * 6" Warehouse Floor * ESFR Sprinkler System * 31 Exterior Dock Doors * 40’ x 80’ Column Spacing This property is situated on 20 acres and has a building size of 396,409 square feet. It was originally built in 1969 and renovated in 2008. The facility offers multi-tenancy and currently has industrial space available in 33,385 square feet of metal. It is equipped with an ESFR sprinkler system under M-1 Zoning, featuring a clear height of 36 feet, a warehouse floor measuring 6 inches thick, 31 dock doors on the exterior, column spacing of 40 feet by 80 feet, 8 drive-in bays, 14 levelers, and an included office space of 500 square feet. |
Survey Item 6 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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I-64, I-264, I-664, US-13, US-58, US-460
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Property Descriptions |
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
32
Total Square Feet
Actual:
117645
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Single Tenant
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Dock Loading
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Heavy Power
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Sprinklered
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* 117,645 SF Building Size
* 7.00 AC Lot Size * Built 2023 * M-1 Zoning * 4 Drive-In Bays * 32' Clear Height * ESFR Sprinkler System * 40 Exterior Dock Doors * 53’ x 50’ Column Spacing * Reinforced Concrete Constructed * Single tenant or Multi-tenant capable * Amps: 277 Volts: 480 Phase: 3 Power Supply This property is set on a 7-acre site and has a building size of 117,645 square feet. It was erected in 2023 and adheres to the M-1 zoning classification. Crafted from reinforced concrete, it incorporates an ESFR sprinkler system. Power supply specifications include 277 Amps, 480 Volts, and a 3-phase configuration. It features a 32-foot clear height, coupled with four drive-in bays and a column spacing measuring 53’ x 50, which enhances its functionality. Moreover, it has an extensive array of 40 exterior dock doors, accommodating both single-tenant and multi-tenant occupancy arrangements. |
Survey Item 7 of 7 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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I-64, I-464, and I-264
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Property Descriptions |
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
30
Total Square Feet
Actual:
154436
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Property Feature Keywords |
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Dock Loading
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Yard
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Esfr/High Pile
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Sprinklered
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Further Description |
* 154,436 SF Building Size
* 12.92 AC Lot Size * Built 1997 * 30 Levelers * Cross-Dock * M-2 Zoning * LED Lighting * 2 Drive-In Bays * 30’7” Clear Height * 8,554 SF office space * ESFR Sprinkler System * Phase: 3 Power Supply * 30 Exterior Dock Doors * 47’ x 55’ Column Spacing * Reinforced Concrete Constructed * Large shared paved trailer storage yard This property consists of 12.92 acres of land and a reinforced concrete structure with a size of about 154,436 SF. It aligns with the M-2 zoning category. Noteworthy features encompass Phase 3 Power Supply, a 30’7" clearance height, dual drive-in bays, an extensive 30 levelers, a column spacing of 47’ x 55’, and 30 exterior dock doors that facilitate cross-docking. The property boasts an ESFR sprinkler system and LED lighting for enhanced safety and efficiency. Additionally, it has a spacious shared trailer storage yard paved for convenience and a sizable office space spanning 8,554 square feet. |
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 Hampton Roads Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Poquoson, & Smithfield.
The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Hampton Roads 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 Hampton Roads, 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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