Industrial & Warehouse Property for Sale in Surrey
Industrial and warehouse property in Surrey is about access, yard space and zoning, not just square feet. Here is how we help owner-users and investors sort through it.
Industrial & Warehouse Property for Sale in Surrey at a glance
- Municipality
- City of Surrey
- Industrial area our team has listed in
- Bridgeview, North Surrey
- Team listing
- 12299 112a Avenue, zoned I4, since sold
- Property types we handle
- Warehouse, industrial lots, outdoor storage, retail-industrial mixes
- Office
- #306 - 1493 Foster St, White Rock
What to know before buying a warehouse in Surrey
Searching for a warehouse for sale in Surrey usually starts with size, but size is the easy part. A building with the right floor area can still fail you if trucks cannot turn, doors are too small or the power cannot run your equipment. We start by asking how goods and vehicles move through your day.
Write down your loading needs, door sizes, ceiling height, office share, power and yard needs. Then we measure every property against that list. It saves you from falling for a building that photographs well but does not work.
12299 112a Avenue in Bridgeview, zoned I4
Our team listed and sold 12299 112a Avenue, a corner lot in the Bridgeview industrial area of North Surrey. It was zoned I4, and the listing described it as suited to outdoor storage and equipment-based businesses, with uses such as scaffolding and equipment storage or masonry and stone supply. The lot was marketed at 6,400 sq ft.
That sale is a good example of why industrial buyers need to think about land, not only buildings. For a contractor or supplier, open yard space can matter more than a roof. If that sounds like your business, tell us and we will look for lots with the same kind of use.
Outdoor storage and I4-type industrial use
Industrial zones in Surrey do not all allow the same things. A zone that permits outdoor storage for one business may limit what another business can do, and rules can cover fencing, parking, screening and what you store. Never rely on what the last tenant was doing. Their use may have been approved under different rules, or may never have been approved at all.
Before you waive conditions, check the zoning with the City of Surrey. The City offers online maps and information on industrial lands and business parks, and we help you read them. If your use is unusual, ask the City directly and get the answer in writing.
Owner-user or investor
An owner-user buys to run a business from the property. You care about workflow, expansion room and how monthly costs compare with leasing. We work with commercial bankers who can structure financing up to 100% for qualified buyers, so ask early whether this route fits your company.
An investor buys for the tenant and the lease. You care about lease length, who pays for taxes, insurance and upkeep, and what happens when a tenant leaves. Industrial investors should also ask how easy it would be to re-let the building to a different type of business.
Due diligence on industrial property
Industrial land carries a history. Ask about past uses, fuel storage, drainage and any environmental reports, and have qualified advisers review them. A clean-looking yard is not proof of a clean site.
Order a title search, review easements and confirm servicing. Check the roof, the floor slab and the loading doors. If a tenant is in place, read the lease before you assume the building will be empty on closing. Our team coordinates your lender, lawyer and accountant so these checks do not stall.
Other industrial and commercial examples from our team
Our client stories include commercial purchases elsewhere in BC. We helped a client buy 4509 25 Avenue in Vernon at $3.195M with a 6% cap rate, and 6010 Brickyard Road in Nanaimo at $4.05M, also at a 6% cap rate. These are different markets from Surrey, but the same discipline applies: read the leases, check the use and understand the costs.
We also handle commercial plazas and wider commercial sales, so if you are weighing industrial against retail or office, our commercial real estate hub in Surrey covers the options.
Start your Surrey industrial search
Send us your requirements: the size you need, your budget, the use and any zoning concerns. We will tell you plainly whether the search is realistic and where to look first.
You can also call 604-385-3770. We are based in White Rock and work across Surrey and the Fraser Valley.
Properties our team has listed in Surrey
Commercial properties we helped clients acquire
Frequently asked questions
What does I4 zoning usually mean in Surrey?
I4 is an industrial zone category. The listing we sold at 12299 112a Avenue described I4 as suited to outdoor storage and equipment-based businesses. Rules differ by site, so always confirm permitted uses with the City of Surrey.
Can I run an outdoor storage business from any Surrey industrial lot?
No. Permitted uses depend on the zone and sometimes on site conditions. Check with the City before you buy, and get the answer in writing if your use is unusual.
Should I buy a warehouse or keep leasing?
It depends on how long you plan to stay and how the monthly costs compare. Look at the purchase cost beside base rent, additional rent, improvements and moving costs. We can help you compare them side by side.
Is financing available for owner-occupied industrial property?
We work with commercial bankers who can structure financing up to 100% for qualified buyers. Approval depends on your business, your financials and the property, and the lender decides.
Where in Surrey is industrial property found?
Bridgeview in North Surrey is one industrial area where our team has listed. The City of Surrey publishes information on industrial lands and business parks, which is a good place to start your search.
What should an investor check on an industrial building?
Review the lease terms, who pays for taxes and upkeep, the tenant's business and how easy it would be to re-let. Also check the building condition and the site history.
Get off-market commercial deals
Tell us your size, budget and zoning needs. We will reply with a straight answer on where to look in Surrey.