Concrete Parking Lot Building in Tuscaloosa AL - a lot that stays flat and drains right
Gravel ruts, standing water or more cars than spaces? We build concrete parking that sits on even ground and sends water away.
Ask for a free estimate
Have your site address and a rough car count ready, and I'll come out to look and measure.
(205) 579-1212Hours Mon–Fri: 6 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 7 AM–11 PM
Concrete parking lot building in Tuscaloosa
Concrete parking lot building in Tuscaloosa is usually the answer to a gravel lot that's past saving or a business that's run out of spaces. We clear, grade and dig out the site, then pour pavement with control joints, planned cuts that tell the concrete where to crack, and a drainage layout that sends water off the lot.
At Masterwork Tuscaloosa Concrete, most of our effort goes into even support under every section, because that matters more to how long a lot holds up than how strong the dirt is. Price moves with the lot's size, the digging and the engineer's design. The schedule mostly waits on permit approvals, and the estimate gives you the number for your own lot.
Kinds of concrete parking lot building
Most lots fall into one of these, and the site usually decides which.
- New lot on open ground — Suits bare or wooded land, and we pour concrete footings for any light poles too.
- Gravel to concrete — Suits an old gravel lot, since we usually dig it out and pack a new base.
- Adding onto a lot — Suits a lot that's full, with new sections tied to the old and drained together.
What to expect from our parking lot work
- Since 2013, I've come out to every estimate myself.
- A written estimate that says what's in it.
- We check with the permit office before anyone digs.
- I work beside our crew, then walk it with you.
- Licensed and insured on every lot we build.
Parking lots and the concrete around them
Tell us what the property needs, from parking to walks and steps, and we'll plan the job with you.
Get a free estimate for your lot
Send the site address, today's and future car counts and whether you're next to Lake Tuscaloosa. We reply within one business day, and the estimate carries no obligation.
(205) 579-1212Questions about concrete parking lots
Do I need a permit to build a parking lot in Tuscaloosa?
For a commercial lot, yes. The City of Tuscaloosa requires a Land Development Permit for disturbing soil on a commercial property or properties directly adjacent to Lake Tuscaloosa. A site disturbing an acre or more also needs state stormwater permit coverage, and we pull the permits our part of the job needs.
Does building a parking lot near Lake Tuscaloosa need extra approvals?
It can. Projects in the watersheds of Lake Tuscaloosa, Harris Lake or Lake Nicol may need a Site Stabilization Plan, and the city's Office of the City Engineer takes questions on those approvals. When a lot near the lakes needs extra approvals, we tell you who to call and work from the plans they approve.
Who designs a concrete parking lot, the engineer or the contractor?
A civil engineer does. One concrete industry group recommends the owner supply the expected traffic, how many vehicles now and later, while the engineer sets concrete strength, joints and drainage. The city's application may also need drawings stamped by an engineer licensed in Alabama, so you tell us your car counts and we build to your engineer's design.
How long does a concrete parking lot last, and what upkeep does it need?
Built to a parking lot's needs, concrete can give satisfactory service for many years with little maintenance. Expect cleaning and restriping, crack sealing, patching chipped spots and the odd slab replaced or stabilized, work that's close kin to foundation raising. Ask whether the joints get sealed, since sealed joints need resealing later.
Who needs a state license to build a parking lot in Alabama?
Anyone taking on site work, grading or paving that costs $100,000 or more, labor and materials included, falls under Alabama's general contractor law. Subcontractors under a licensed prime contractor on those jobs must also be licensed by the state's general contractor board, so it's fair to ask any bidder where they stand.
If your question isn't here, call (205) 579-1212 or send the form and we'll talk it through.
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Talk through your parking lot
Call (205) 579-1212 or use the form with the site address and what will park there, and we'll set a time to walk the ground.