Concrete parking lot building in Orange CA - a lot you should only have to build once
Cracked, potholed or muddy parking area? We plan and pour a concrete lot with the thickness it needs to hold up for years.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Patch the old lot or pour a new one?
Look at what's under the surface first, because cracks over firm, well-drained ground can usually be patched, while a lot that's sinking with the dirt beneath it needs to come out.
A repair is enough when:
- Cracks are narrow and not spreading
- Water still drains off
- Only a few panels have sunk
- The base underneath is still firm
- Traffic on the lot stays the same
A new lot is the better call when:
- The base has sunk or washed out
- Water pools across wide areas
- Cracks run through most panels
- The old paving was poured too thin
- Heavier traffic is on the way
How your parking lot gets built
Call or send a message
You call or send a message about the lot you're planning, and we set a time for me to come out and see the site.
A site visit booked
I walk the site
I come out, measure, look at what's there now and how the ground drains, then explain what I'd do and why.
A plan explained
Your written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out what's included and what isn't, so you can compare it line by line with any other bid.
A written estimate
Permits and prep
Once you say yes, we pull any permits the job needs, schedule the inspections and keep the approved plans on site, and I tell you up front what the city will want to see.
Permits handled
Build and cleanup
Our crew digs out and packs the base, sets and checks the forms, pours and finishes, then cleans up and walks the finished lot with you.
A finished lot
What concrete parking lot building includes
Layout and drainage
We mark out the lot, aisles and edges and plan which way the water runs off it.
Digging out the base
Soft soil comes out and the base gets packed in layers, so the slab sits on firm ground.
Forms set straight
We set forms along the planned edges and slopes so the lines and drainage come out the way they're drawn.
Steel where it's called for
Rebar, the steel that holds the concrete together, goes in wherever the design calls for it.
Pouring to the planned thickness
We pour to the thickness written in your estimate, because a thinner slab won't carry the same load.
Joints, finish and cleanup
We cut joints on time, add a broom finish, a brushed texture for grip, and haul away the waste.
What sets the cost of a parking lot?
Size and thickness move the price most, because a bigger or thicker lot takes more concrete, more base and more crew time. A slab thinner than recommended carries more stress and can wear out sooner, so ask each bidder how their thickness compares with the industry's parking lot guide. If the budget is tight, I'd keep the base and the thickness and go plain on the finish, because the base is buried on day one.
The site sets the rest, like soft ground to dig out, where the water has to drain, old paving to remove and any work at the street edge. Extras such as concrete footings for light poles or foundation raising for a settled building next door get priced on their own. The schedule mostly turns on permits, weather and the curing wait, and your written estimate lists each item.
Why Orange property owners call us for parking lots
A parking lot should only have to be built once, so I'm careful with the thickness and the planning, and I show you how what we're proposing lines up with what the design calls for. I started on my own in Orange in 2017, and I still come out to look at every job myself.
I learned under a foreman who ran a string down every form before a truck backed in, and we still check ours that way. Our own crew does the work from the first form to the final cleanup, and I'll tell you when something isn't worth doing. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Call (714) 787-1676 or use the form to set up a visit.
- I come out to every job myself
- Estimates that spell out what's included
- Our own crew from start to finish
Get a written estimate for your parking lot
Send the lot's address, rough size and the traffic it'll carry. We reply within one business day, and I come out for a free on-site estimate with no obligation.
(714) 787-1676Parking lot questions we hear
How much does it cost to build a concrete parking lot in Orange?
The cost depends mostly on the lot's size and thickness and the ground work under it, so I don't put a number on it until I've seen your site. The written estimate gives you the figure and spells out what it covers and what it doesn't.
How long does a concrete parking lot last?
A concrete lot designed and built for the way parking lots get used can give satisfactory service for many years with little maintenance, according to the industry's current parking lot guide. An older edition of that guide put typical service life at 30 years or more. Over that time it needs no added gravel or other new material, so you can plan around building it once.
Do I need a permit to build a parking lot in Orange?
You need approval from the city's Public Works Department and a grading permit if the site sits in a flood hazard area near the Santa Ana River, Santiago Creek or Handy Creek. The city takes grading permits online and reviews the plans before issuing one, and work in the sidewalk or parkway at the street needs a separate encroachment permit from Public Works. When your lot needs a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections.
Which California license covers concrete parking lot paving?
The state licensing board's concrete contractor classification covers forming, pouring, placing, finishing and installing pavement and flat concrete work, which is what a parking lot is. We're fully licensed and insured for this work.
Is pervious concrete a good choice for a parking lot?
It can be for a lightly used lot, because pervious concrete, a mix that lets rain soak through, has long been used in parking areas, light-traffic paving and walkways. Ask about it at the estimate, and I'll tell you plainly whether it suits your site.
How do I handle stormwater rules for a new parking lot in Orange?
Plan for them before the layout is final, because any project that needs discretionary city approval, and some that don't, must prepare a Water Quality Management Plan to keep pollution out of the storm drains. For certain larger new and redone sites, the regional water board's rules favor low-impact designs, and new planting areas over 500 square feet also go through the city's water conservation review. Tell me early if your project needs a plan, so the lot's drainage is laid out to match it.
Cities we serve around Orange
We're based in Orange and work across the cities around it, including Garden Grove and Tustin. Pick your city below, or call if yours isn't listed.
Get a Cornerstone Orange Concrete quote in Orange
Call (714) 787-1676 before your plans are final, so the thickness and drainage get settled while changes are still easy.