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Load-Designed Thickness
Slab thickness matched to the actual vehicle load: 5 inches for car-only, 6 inches for delivery, 7–8 inches plus thickened pads for heavy truck. No one-size-fits-all spec.
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Commercial pavement built for the load it'll actually see
Sacramento's Trusted
Parking Lots Contractor
Most parking lots are paved with asphalt and they wear out on a 7–15 year cycle. Concrete parking lots cost more up front and last 30–40 years with virtually no maintenance — no annual seal coats, no crack-fill, no overlay every decade. For lots that see heavy loads (truck routes, delivery vehicles, dumpsters, mobile equipment), concrete is almost always the better economic choice when the full lifecycle is honestly priced.
- 30–40 year service life
- No annual seal coats or crack fill
- Engineered for actual load
- ADA striping included
- Phased replacement keeps you open
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Commercial pavement built for the load it'll actually see
Sacramento-metro specialty
About this service
Parking Lots done right in Sacramento, CA
Most parking lots are paved with asphalt and they wear out on a 7–15 year cycle. Concrete parking lots cost more up front and last 30–40 years with virtually no maintenance — no annual seal coats, no crack-fill, no overlay every decade. For lots that see heavy loads (truck routes, delivery vehicles, dumpsters, mobile equipment), concrete is almost always the better economic choice when the full lifecycle is honestly priced.
What kills concrete parking lots — when they do fail prematurely — is undersized slab thickness, weak sub-base, or joint layouts that ignore the rack/truck patterns above. We design parking-lot slabs to the actual load they'll see: car-only lots at 5 inches, delivery and light commercial at 6 inches, garbage trucks and heavy industrial at 7–8 inches with thickened-edge panels at dumpster pads and turning radii.
Lots include forming, sub-base prep, reinforcement, pour, finish, jointing, curing, and striping. We work with engineers of record on larger lots, pull permits in every metro jurisdiction, and stage work to keep partial operations running through replacement of phased sections.
What's Included
Every parking lot we build includes
These are the specifications and details we build in by default. Not upgrades. Not extras. Standard scope on every project.
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Thickened Dumpster Pads
Dumpster pads get a thickened-edge slab (8–10 inches) with extra reinforcement. Standard slab thickness under a loaded dumpster lasts about 2 years before it cracks.
03
Engineered Joint Layout
Joint patterns laid out to keep individual panels within engineered length-to-width ratios, with isolation joints around light poles, manhole frames, and at building junctions.
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Sub-Base to Spec
Class II aggregate sub-base compacted to 95% relative compaction, with geo-textile fabric where the underlying soil is weak or wet. The slab is only as good as what's under it.
05
ADA-Compliant Striping & Layout
Final striping includes ADA-compliant stall counts and dimensions, accessible aisles, and access path striping back to the building entrance. Coordinated with the slab pour.
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Phased Replacement Available
For existing lots being replaced while the business stays open, we phase work so half the lot is available at any time. Daily clean-up to keep the customer experience usable.
Our Process
How we deliver parking lots
- 01
Site Survey & Load Analysis
Walk the site, identify vehicle types and frequency, locate dumpsters and delivery zones, check existing drainage. Pavement design recommendation follows.
- 02
Engineered Design & Permits
For lots over 5,000 sq ft, engineer-stamped pavement design and permit applications. Smaller lots use our standard design, still permit-pulled.
- 03
Demo & Sub-Base
Demo existing pavement, haul off, regrade subgrade, install Class II base and compact to spec. Geo-textile installed where needed.
- 04
Form, Reinforce, Pour
Forms set to drainage spec, reinforcement placed, concrete poured per the engineered sequence with finishers riding power trowels for large slabs.
- 05
Joint, Cure, Stripe
Saw-cut joints within 4–8 hours, curing compound applied, cure for 7 days minimum, then stripe per ADA and the approved layout.
Technical Specifications
The numbers behind every parking lot we pour
Most contractors won't publish their specs. Ours are below — what we build to, every time.
- 01Concrete strength
- 4,000–4,500 PSI
- 02Slab thickness
- 5 in (car), 6 in (delivery), 7-8 in (heavy)
- 03Reinforcement
- Welded wire fabric or #4 rebar grid
- 04Sub-base
- Class II aggregate, 95% RC
- 05Joint spacing
- Maximum 15 ft on slab thickness × 25
- 06Curing
- Compound or wet cure, 7 days minimum
- 07Striping
- ADA-compliant per current standards
- 08Service life
- 30–40 years typical
Parking Lots FAQ
Common questions
Specific to parking lots in Sacramento, CA
Concrete vs asphalt for a parking lot — which is better?
Lifecycle, concrete almost always wins for any lot expected to last more than 15 years. Concrete costs 60–80% more up front, but asphalt requires seal-coats every 2–3 years, crack-fill annually, and a full mill-and-overlay every 10–15 years. Over 30 years, concrete typically costs 30–40% less in total. Concrete also handles heavy loads (delivery, dumpster, fire lane) much better — asphalt rutts under repeated truck weight.
How long does a concrete parking lot last?
30–40 years for properly engineered and constructed lots. The two factors that move that number around are sub-base quality and joint maintenance. A well-built lot with maintained joint sealant lasts 40 years; a lot built on poor sub-base with joints that washed out fails in 15.
Can you build a parking lot while my business stays open?
Yes, phased construction is standard. We segment the lot, work one zone at a time with traffic control, and maintain customer access throughout. The phasing plan is part of the pre-construction proposal — you see it before signing.
Do parking lots require permits in Sacramento?
New parking lot construction requires a Public Works permit and usually a planning department review for layout and ADA compliance. Replacement lots (in-kind) are simpler but still permit-required in most jurisdictions. We pull every permit as part of the project scope.
How much does a concrete parking lot cost per square foot?
Sacramento-area concrete parking lots run $7–$12 per square foot for car-only lots, $10–$15 for delivery-load lots, and $15–$20 for heavy-truck or industrial lots, all including sub-base, reinforcement, jointing, curing, and striping. Demo and disposal of existing pavement is typically $2–$4 per square foot additional.
Still have questions?
Call us directly — we're happy to answer anything about your parking lots project.
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