Concrete Parking Lot Building in Hoover AL - a lot that drains and holds up to trucks
Old lot rutted where trucks turn and holding water after rain? We build concrete lots that shed water and are laid out for their traffic.
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What does it take to build a concrete parking lot in Hoover?
Concrete parking lot building in Hoover starts with getting the ground ready, then pouring the parking spaces and the drive lanes that lead in and out, so you end up with a lot that keeps its shape where cars turn and back out.
Most people who call us about a lot have gravel that keeps washing out, asphalt that's broken up where the dumpster truck turns, or bare ground beside a new building. The price moves with the size of the lot, how much dirt has to come out or go in to get a solid base, how much of it has to carry trucks, and whether old pavement has to come out first, which is where concrete cutting comes in. The schedule turns mostly on the permit and site plan steps, which we take care of before we set a pour date. When I come out, the estimate spells out what's in it, so you can see what you're paying for.
How do you know your parking lot needs replacing?
Ruts where trucks turn
If the gravel or asphalt is pushed into ruts and broken edges where the trash truck swings around, the base under that lane was never built for that kind of weight. Every pickup grinds it a little deeper, and once water gets under the broken edges, the damage spreads into the spaces around it.
Water standing after rain
Puddles that sit for a day after a storm usually mean the ground under the lot has settled or it was never graded to drain. That water keeps softening what's underneath, so the low spots get lower and the patches you pay for don't hold.
Patches on top of patches
When the lot has been patched so many times it's more patch than pavement, the trouble is usually underneath and not on top. Patching again buys a little time at best, and the money goes into a surface that's going to fail the same way.
How we handle concrete parking lot building
The first thing I ask is what's going to drive on the lot, because garbage trucks, dumpsters and delivery vans need heavier lanes than cars do, and I want those lanes planned from the start. If the lot needs accessible spaces, they go into the first sketch instead of getting squeezed in later. Then our crew digs out the soft ground and packs the subgrade, which is the dirt and stone the slab sits on, and sets the forms so water runs off the lot and away from the building. Rebar, the steel that helps the slab hold together under heavy wheels, goes in where the load calls for it, and we time the pour so the finishing isn't rushed in the midday heat, because a rushed finish leaves a weak, dusty top. We cut control joints, shallow grooves that give the concrete a straight place to crack, before it can crack on its own, and a broom finish, a light ridged texture, gives tires and shoes some grip when it's wet. If the budget gets tight, I'd rather trim the finish than the base, because nobody sees the base on day one, but it's the part that decides whether your lot stays flat.
A lot usually comes with other concrete around it. Light poles, a sign and a dumpster enclosure wall all sit on concrete footings, and we set those while the site is open. If the building next to the lot has a corner that's settled, we can look at foundation raising before the new lot goes in against it.
Get a parking lot estimate from the person who builds it
We get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to walk the lot. The estimate is free, done at your property, and comes with no obligation.
- estimates@concretehoover.com
- Based in
- Hoover, AL 35216
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
What happens when you call about a parking lot in Hoover?
From your first call to the final walk, here's how a parking lot job runs with us and who you'll be dealing with at each step.
Call or send the details
You call (205) 325-9006 or send the form, and we get back to you to set a time for me to come out. It helps to have the site address, a rough lot size and any truck or dumpster traffic ready.
Walk the lot with me
I walk the site with you, look at the ground and where the water runs, and ask what will drive on it. The estimate spells out what's in it, base work and truck lanes included, so you can see where the money goes.
Permit, pour and final walk
Once you're ready, we sort out the permit side with the building office, set the pour and leave room for the inspections. When the lot is done, we walk it with you before we pack up.
Why Hoover property owners call A&B Hoover Concrete Construction for parking lots
I walk every lot myself
I come out myself to look at the job and talk it over with you, and I'm on site with our own crew when we build it. That means the person who saw where your water runs is the one watching the base go in.
Six years running our own crew
I learned this trade one pour at a time as a helper on a small crew and opened this business in 2020. On a Hoover lot, stormwater questions go to the City Engineer's office at 205-444-7529, and we get them answered before we grade so the drainage is settled before any concrete arrives.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured. On a lot with traffic, deliveries and a building next door, that's something you want settled before the first machine shows up.
On a parking lot, the base and the drainage decide how it holds up, so that's where I spend the most time. Tell us about your lot or call (205) 325-9006.
Parking lot permits and site work in Hoover
In Hoover, a Building Permit application has to be in before any earthwork starts, and the site plans go to the clerk in the city's building inspections office, as the city's site plan review steps lay out. The city wants those plans sealed and signed by an engineer and showing that the lot meets its zoning and erosion control rules, so a project engineer comes onto the job before anything is filed. Before we schedule anything, we check with the building office for your address about what your lot needs, handle the permit paperwork and leave room in the plan for the inspections.
Most of the old lots we're called to look at, here and on jobs in Birmingham and Vestavia Hills, have the same trouble underneath: a base that was raked flat instead of dug out and packed, and a low spot that sends water back toward the building. We rebuild that base and set the grade before any concrete shows up.
Questions about concrete parking lots in Hoover
How much does it cost to build a concrete parking lot in Hoover?
The cost depends mostly on the size of the lot, how much earthwork it takes to get a solid base and how much of it has to carry trucks. Tearing out old pavement, adding accessible spaces and the engineer's site plan add to it, while a car-only lot on ground that's already close to grade costs less. I'll give you a figure for your own site when I come out.
How long does a concrete parking lot last?
Concrete parking lots typically last 20 years or more, though that's a figure across many lots, and how yours does depends on its base and its upkeep. Concrete also drains well with only a slight slope and has fairly simple upkeep, which is a big part of why owners choose it for a long-term lot.
Do I need a state stormwater permit to build a parking lot in Alabama?
You need state permit coverage from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management if the site will disturb one acre or more, and that includes a smaller site that's part of a larger plan, like an outparcel tied to a shopping center. A site of any size can also need coverage if its runoff could add to a water quality concern. If yours needs it, ask who will act as the Qualified Credentialed Professional, the credentialed person the process needs from the start through the required inspections.
Does my parking lot need accessible parking spaces?
If you're a business, a non-profit or a state or local government that provides a parking lot, the Americans with Disabilities Act says you must provide accessible parking spaces. Those spaces take up room in the layout, so it's worth knowing early whether your lot falls under that.
Who can build a commercial parking lot in Alabama?
Under the definition posted by Alabama's general contractor licensing board, anyone paid to build or oversee site work, grading or paving counts as a general contractor when the cost of the job is $100,000 or more. On a parking lot, earthwork, concrete and drive lanes can add up past that line, so the size of your project matters when you pick who builds it.
What is the best way to take care of a concrete parking lot?
On a lot that mostly carries cars, the main thing to watch is the surface wearing over time. Leaked fuel and oil, rain and drainage, and deicing salts are what work on the concrete, which is why we slope every lot so water leaves it instead of sitting.
Related concrete work for parking lot projects
Concrete footings
Light poles, a monument sign and a dumpster enclosure wall each need their own concrete base dug and poured below the slab so they stay plumb and steady.
See the service Concrete footingsFoundation raising
When the building beside your lot has a sunken corner, raising it first keeps you from pouring new concrete against a foundation that's still moving.
See the service Foundation raising
Service areas for parking lot work around Hoover
A&B Hoover Concrete Construction is based in Hoover, AL, and we build lots in Homewood, Pelham and many of the cities around Birmingham. The 12 cities below each have their own page, and they aren't the only places we work.
Hoover, AL
Get your parking lot planned and priced
The engineer, the permit and the truck lanes all go smoother when they're planned together from the start, so call (205) 325-9006 or send the form.