Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Indianapolis Metro

Last Updated April 6, 2024

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If you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent, Indianapolis, you've come to the right place. In this article, we cover three key topics, including:

  • An overview of dock-high warehousing.
  • An offer of our professional services to help you identify and acquire your next warehouse of any type, including Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in Indianapolis, from the best listed and unlisted sources. It's what we do!
  • A few examples of properties - like the ones in this category - in the form of a survey. That level of information and more would be a part of the search we would conduct for your specific requirements. Skip directly to the search/survey section for this page.

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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Indianapolis Metro. Our Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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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When looking for a distribution warehouse to buy or lease, it is imperative to pay attention to the type of loading docks it has. These are often either grade-level docks or split-level entrances. These two loading docks are disadvantageous when loading and unloading goods from a trailer. Buying properties that include them is only recommended if the price is perfect or you do not need to load and unload goods very often.

On the other hand, Dock-High loading docks offer the advantage of leveling the warehouse's height with the truck's height. These warehouses abound in neighborhoods such as Park 100, Park Fletch, and Plainfield. They usually have a height of 4 feet or 121 cm, adapting to the height of the trailers on most trucks.

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.

See the Survey Description Section for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.

Survey Item 1 of 4 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 22
Office Square Feet
Actual: 1500
Total Square Feet
Actual: 13680
Further Description * 13,680 SF Building Size
* 2.16 AC Lot Size
* GB Zoning
* 1982 Built
* Metal Construction
* 1,500 SF office space
* Dry Sprinkler System
* Power Supply Phase: 3
* 22' Clear Height
* 10 Exterior Dock Doors
* Cross Docks
* 80Standard Parking Spaces
* Fenced Yard

The building spans 13,680 square feet and sits on a 2.16-acre lot designated for GB Zoning. It was constructed in 1982 using metal materials. Within the building, there's 1,500 square feet of dedicated office space. It features a dry sprinkler system and a power supply with Phase 3 electricity. With a generous 22-foot clear height, the building is suitable for various industrial activities. It includes cross docks and features a total of 10 exterior dock doors and 2 interior dock doors, along with 1 leveler for efficient loading and unloading operations. Parking is ample, with 80 standard spaces provided. Additionally, the yard is fully fenced for added security.

Survey Item 2 of 4 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
I-465
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 14
Office Square Feet
Actual: 1300
Total Square Feet
Actual: 6000
Further Description * 6,000 SF Building Size
* 3.79 AC Lot Size
* I-3-S Zoning
* Built 1990
* Metal Construction
* 1,300 SF office space
* 14' Clear Height
* 1 Drive-In Bay
* 16 Exterior Dock Doors
* 25 Standard Parking Spaces
* Paved Yard

The building spans 6,000 square feet and occupies a 3.79-acre lot designated for I-3-S zoning. It was constructed in 1990 using metal materials. Inside, there's 1,300 square feet of office space, featuring a 14-foot clear height and fully air-conditioned cross-dock functionality. The facility boasts 16 exterior dock doors and one drive-in bay for efficient loading and unloading operations. For parking, there are 25 standard spaces available. The lot is paved with heavy-duty asphalt, ensuring durability and longevity. Security is paramount, with the property fully secured by two points of ingress and egress.

Survey Item 3 of 4 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 20
Total Square Feet
Actual: 84050
Further Description * 84,050 SF Building Size
* 13,000 SF of Industrial Space Available
* 5.36 AC Lot Size
* ZO01 Zoning
* 1987 Built
* Masonry Construction
* Wet Sprinkler System
* Gas Natural
* Heating Gas
* City Water & Sewer
* 20' Clear Height
* 40’ x 40’ Column Spacing
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 19 Exterior Dock Doors
* Cross Docks
* 150 Standard Parking Spaces


The property consists of an 84,050-square-foot building designed for multi-tenancy, with 13,000 square feet of industrial space currently available. Situated on a 5.36-acre lot and falling under ZO01 zoning, the building was constructed in 1987 using sturdy masonry materials. Safety measures include a wet sprinkler system, while natural gas provides both heating and fuel. The property is conveniently connected to city water and sewer utilities. Internally, the building features a comfortable 20-foot clear height and column spacing measuring 40 feet by 40 feet. Access is facilitated by four drive-in bays and 19 exterior dock doors, offering cross-docking capabilities. Additionally, there are 150 standard parking spaces provided for convenience.

Survey Item 4 of 4 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Ronald Reagan Parkway and I-74
Keyword Selection
I-465
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 40
Total Square Feet
Actual: 826771
Further Description * 826,771 SF Building Size
* 57.30 AC Lot Size
* Built 2023
* I Zoning
* Cross Docks
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 40' Clear Height
* Steel Constructed
* ESFR Sprinkler System
* 80 Exterior Dock Doors
* 56’ x 50’ Column Spacing
* Amps: 1,200 Power Supply
* 518 Standard Parking Spaces

This property is situated on a 57.30-acre lot with a building size of 826,771 square feet under I zoning. It was constructed in 2023 and is made of steel. This structure equipped the ESFR Sprinkler system with a power supply of 1,200 amps. It features a clear height of 40 feet, complemented by four drive-in bays and cross docks. The column spacing measures 56 feet by 50 feet, and there are a total of 80 exterior dock doors. Furthermore, the facility has 518 standard parking spaces.

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 Indianapolis Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Greenwood, Anderson, Westfield, Plainfield, Zionsville, Brownsburg, & Franklin.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, 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.

This standard brokerage service is provided at no cost to you as it is ordinarily included in the transaction and paid for by the seller or landlord.

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Our job is to find a selection of Dock High Warehouses for Lease Or Rent in the Indianapolis Metro using all public and private information services along with our shoe leather and connections. This identification process is without financial obligation to you. Brokers make their money at closing, and these commissions are generally included in the lease and purchase price. To make contact with us, please use our chat widget at the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or go to our form page to send us your contact information and a summary of your requirement. For more information about our Indianapolis Area Affiliate, and more about what we do for you, please visit our Indianapolis Metro Area.

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