A car park is an area designated for the temporary storage of vehicles. It can be a specially designed area or a section of road with organized parking. Concrete is typically used as the primary material in the construction of such structures.

Turnkey parking construction: the specifics of each stage

This type of service is often ordered from construction companies in a turnkey format convenient for the client. This means specialists complete all stages of the work in the required sequence, delivering a site ready for use to the client. This type of work involves the following:

• Site preparation – clearing, marking the parking lot, preparing for concrete work.
• Soil excavation for installing the concrete slab or foundation.
• Soil compaction using specialized equipment – ​​a rammer or vibratory plate.
• Laying a 10-15 cm sand cushion with subsequent compaction.
• Laying geotextile – this will prevent weed growth and improve drainage under the parking lot.
• Forming a crushed stone base – material with a grain size of 10-20 mm. The thickness of this "cushion" layer during foundation installation is 10-15 cm.
• Formwork and pad reinforcement are created using metal rods 8-11 mm in diameter.
• Drainage system development involves creating a slope for water runoff, installing a grass grate, and drainage channels.
• Concrete pouring involves preparing a mixture of grade M300 concrete with sand, crushed stone, and water in a specific ratio to achieve the required surface strength. The pour is completed in one go to create a monolithic structure.

Next, the concrete must be compacted with a vibrator and its surface leveled. Final work involves removing the formwork after approximately 2-3 days and covering the surface with a film to prevent it from drying out too quickly.

After this, the pad surface can be paved, covered with paving slabs, or other finishing materials. The entrance to the site is completed. The parking lot can be opened one month after the work is completed.

Peculiarities of building a parking lot on a private plot

You can build a DIY parking lot if you need to store your car in a private yard. In this case, the process is essentially the same as the steps listed above, but the scope of work will be smaller. Furthermore, parking near a house often includes the option of installing a carport. It is mounted on a metal frame, installed after the main project is completed. This way, you can create a garage parking area near your home for one or more vehicles.

What is the price of parking for a car?

The final construction cost will vary depending on the type of parking, the technology used, and other factors. Individual calculations are made for each project. The cost per parking space may be as follows:

• A standard concrete above-ground parking lot equipped with lifts costs $4,000-$5,000;
• Mechanized parking costs $8,000-$12,000.
• Underground parking requires complex engineering solutions and extensive excavation work, which significantly increases the cost of the project.

It's important to note that above-ground parking will always be cheaper than underground parking. The cost of parking construction may also depend on the region and land price. The use of automated systems will increase the cost.

Furthermore, utility lines, soil type, and certain technical requirements are taken into account when designing a parking lot. All these factors are carefully considered by professional construction companies, which are recommended for any parking needs.