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PALLET REPAIR

Repairing a sound pallet keeps it in use longer. Request repair from partner suppliers serving the Seattle area.

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Common Repairs

Deck boards

Replacing cracked, broken or missing top and bottom boards.

Stringers and blocks

Reinforcing a cracked stringer with a companion piece, or replacing damaged blocks.

Fasteners

Removing protruding nails and re-fastening loose boards.

Sorting

Separating pallets worth repairing from those better dismantled or recycled.

Repair or Replace?

  • •Repair: one or two damaged boards, a single cracked stringer, loose nails.
  • •Replace: several broken stringers, rot or mold, chemical contamination, or a pallet that no longer sits flat.
  • •For automated systems, repaired pallets must still meet your dimensional tolerances.

How to Request Repair

Tell us the number of pallets, their size and the kind of damage. Partner suppliers in our network reply with a quote and whether repair is done on-site or at their facility. Pricing is by quote only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is repairing a pallet cheaper than buying new?

Often, for standard pallets with limited damage. A partner supplier will quote both options so you can compare.

What kinds of damage can be repaired?

Broken or missing deck boards, cracked stringers (which are often reinforced with a companion stringer or block), and loose or protruding nails are common repairs.

When should a pallet be replaced instead?

If several stringers are broken, the wood is rotten, or the pallet has been contaminated, replacement is usually the better option.

Can repaired pallets be used for export?

Repaired pallets used for export must still meet ISPM 15. Ask the supplier whether repair wood is treated and how the pallet is re-marked.