Automotive Workshop Setup & Layout Consulting
Expert Guidance on Bay Dimensions, Ceiling Clearances, 3-Phase Power & Air Systems
Building a new automotive workshop or expanding existing service bays? Avoid costly architectural mistakes. P&M provides expert consulting on ceiling clearances, bay spacing, vehicle turning paths, power supplies, and compressed air piping across Western Australia.
What Our Certified Technicians Inspect & Deliver
Over 40 years of fitting out Western Australian car dealerships, commercial fleet depots, mechanical repair centres, tyre franchises, and mining workshops gives P&M unmatched practical insight into what makes a workshop productive, safe, and compliant. We bridge the gap between building architects and commercial trade reality.
Inclusions & Physical Inspection Checkpoints
- Bay dimension planning, vehicle drive-through paths, and turning radius clearance
- Ceiling height clearance verification for high-roof 4WDs, trade utes, and commercial vans
- Electrical distribution mapping (Single-phase 240V vs. 3-phase 415V requirements)
- Compressed air ring-main piping design (Pilot Air Quickline modular systems)
- Dedicated wheel alignment bay leveling specifications (zero-tolerance slab engineering)
- Waste oil evacuation, fresh fluid reels, and exhaust extraction positioning
Designing Efficient, Compliant Automotive Workshops from Day One
One of the most frequent mistakes made in new workshop constructions is failing to anticipate vehicle dimensions and hoist operational envelopes. Overhead beams, air conditioning ducts, fire sprinklers, and lighting fixtures are frequently placed directly above hoist columns, preventing tall 4WDs, LandCruisers with roof racks, or commercial transit vans from being raised to full working height.
P&M works closely with business owners, architects, and commercial builders across Perth, Welshpool, Canning Vale, Wangara, and regional WA during the blueprint phase. We review bay clearances to ensure technicians can move freely around vehicles with tool carts and oil drainers.
We also design integrated compressed air distribution networks using modern aluminium piping (such as Pilot Air Quickline systems), calculate 3-phase power distribution for heavy tyre changers and compressors, and plan dedicated wheel alignment bays to ensure perfectly level slab installation.
Assisting new workshop builds and bay retrofits in Perth (Welshpool, Osborne Park, Wangara, Canning Vale, Maddington, Bibra Lake), South West (Bunbury, Busselton), and regional resource infrastructure.
Book Workshop Setup Consulting
Our factory-trained technicians service commercial trade workshops across Perth, the South West, Goldfields, and the Pilbara.
5% Discount on Hoist Replacements
If our inspection reveals that your hoist has reached end-of-life, regular service clients receive an exclusive 5% discount on a brand new replacement hoist from our warehouse.
Why Trust P&M for Workshop Setup Consulting
Prevents Expensive Building Modifications
Ensure ceiling heights, lighting placement, and door clearances accommodate fully raised commercial vehicles before pouring concrete.
Maximises Daily Bay Labor Throughput
Ergonomically planned bays reduce technician travel time, streamline tool access, and accelerate vehicle turnaround.
Single Turnkey Fitout Partner
From blueprint consulting to equipment supply, chemical anchor installation, and ongoing WorkSafe compliance.
Our 3-Step Service Process
Blueprint & Site Evaluation
Review of architectural drawings or on-site walk-through to assess structural beams, slab thickness, and door openings.
Equipment Selection & CAD Bay Layout
Selecting the optimum combination of 2-post, 4-post, scissor lifts, aligners, and tyre equipment for your target customer vehicles.
Staged Equipment Delivery & Commissioning
Coordinated delivery aligned with your building contractors to ensure your bays are operational on opening day.