Parking Lot Construction

Heavy-duty parking lot construction, curbs, and grading for logistics yards, retail complexes, and high-traffic campuses.

Parking lot construction is far more complex than simply pouring concrete – it requires careful engineering for traffic loads, proper drainage design, compliance with ADA accessibility standards, and construction techniques that deliver decades of service life. We specialize in comprehensive concrete parking lot construction across Denton and North Texas, delivering complete solutions from initial site assessment through final striping and signage. Our parking lot services include site evaluation and planning, heavy-duty subgrade preparation and compaction, proper base course installation, engineered concrete paving designed for specific traffic loads, curb and gutter installation for drainage and traffic control, ADA-compliant ramps and accessible parking spaces, drainage systems including catch basins and underground storm piping, and professional striping and pavement marking. We build parking lots for retail shopping centers, office complexes, medical facilities, industrial plants, logistics centers, hotels, schools, and municipal facilities. Concrete parking lots offer significant advantages over asphalt including 20-30 year lifespan versus 7-10 years for asphalt, superior load capacity for heavy truck traffic, excellent Texas heat resistance without softening or rutting, minimal maintenance requirements beyond occasional joint sealing, and bright surface that reduces lighting costs and enhances security. While concrete has higher initial cost, the lifecycle economics strongly favor concrete for most commercial applications. We design parking lots for your specific traffic patterns and loads – passenger car parking requires 6-inch thickness, delivery truck areas need 7-8 inches, and truck staging areas with semi traffic require 8-10 inch slabs. We can phase construction to maintain business operations during construction, working section-by-section to preserve access.

Applications

Retail Center Parking
Office Complex Parking
Medical Facility Parking & Drop-Off Zones
Logistics Center Truck Parking
Hotel & Hospitality Parking
Industrial Facility Parking
Municipal Parking Lots
Educational Institution Parking

Project Timeline

A 50,000 square foot parking lot proceeds through four phases. Phase 1 – Demolition & Site Prep (1 week): Remove existing pavement if replacement project, demolish and haul away debris, fine grading, and prepare subgrade. Phase 2 – Subgrade & Base (1 week): Proof-roll and verify subgrade bearing capacity, correct soft areas, install and compact aggregate base course to 95% density, and final grade verification. Phase 3 – Forms & Pour (1-2 weeks): Set edge forms and expansion joint forms, install rebar or fiber reinforcement, coordinate utility connections and drainage structures, concrete placement and finishing, and saw-cut control joints. Pour may be divided into multiple days for large lots. Phase 4 – Cure & Striping (1 week): Concrete curing and protection, joint sealing, final cleaning, and striping and signage installation. Total timeline: 4-6 weeks from mobilization to completed parking lot. Phased construction for operational facilities extends timeline but maintains business access. Weather delays common in North Texas with heavy rain periods requiring schedule adjustments.

Technical Specifications

Thickness: 6" passenger cars, 7-8" delivery trucks, 8-10" semi trucks
Concrete strength: 4,000 PSI minimum, 4,500-5,000 for heavy traffic
Base: 4-6" compacted aggregate base
Reinforcement: #3 rebar on 18" grid or fiber reinforcement
Control joints: 10-15 foot spacing maximum
Slope: 1-2% for proper drainage
ADA compliance: 2% maximum slope, 8.33% max ramp
Curb height: 6" standard, 4" for truck access
Expansion joints: At building connections and every 50-75 feet
Finish: Broom finish for slip resistance

Denton Area Considerations

Texas heat presents unique challenges for parking lot construction and performance. Summer temperatures exceeding 100°F require hot weather concrete practices including cooled mixing water, retarding admixtures to extend working time, fog spraying during finishing, and curing compounds applied immediately to prevent rapid moisture loss. The intense sun and heat actually accelerate concrete strength development, but can cause rapid evaporation leading to surface cracking if not properly managed. Asphalt softens and deforms in Texas heat, making concrete the superior choice for parking lots subjected to full sun exposure. North Texas experiences heavy rain events that can cause drainage challenges – proper slope design and adequate storm water collection systems are mandatory. Denton's expansive clay soils require proper subgrade preparation and may dictate thicker base course or subgrade stabilization. City of Denton and surrounding municipalities have specific requirements for ADA compliance, stormwater management, and parking space dimensions. Fire lane access requirements affect layout design. Coordination with utility providers (Denton Municipal Electric, Atmos Energy, Texas Water) is necessary for any work near utilities. Landscaping islands are often required by local ordinances to break up large parking areas and manage stormwater. LED parking lot lighting has become standard, requiring coordination of light pole bases during construction.

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Featured Projects

Denton Retail Center - 75,000 SF Parking Lot

We reconstructed a deteriorated asphalt parking lot for a busy shopping center with 15 active tenants, requiring zero store closures during construction. The project was divided into 6 phases of approximately 12,500 SF each, maintaining 60,000+ SF of parking available throughout construction. Each phase took 6 days from demolition through curing, then we striped and opened to traffic before proceeding. The new concrete parking lot included upgraded ADA-compliant accessible parking spaces meeting current standards, new drainage system with 8 catch basins and 400 feet of underground storm piping eliminating chronic ponding problems, raised pedestrian crosswalks at key locations for safety, LED light pole base installations coordinated with electrical contractor, and landscaping islands with curbed planters meeting city requirements. The property manager required maintaining operations during the critical back-to-school and fall shopping seasons, creating an aggressive schedule. We worked extended hours and weekends to compress phase durations.

Results:

Zero customer complaints about access. Completed on time. Solved chronic ponding issues.

Lewisville Medical Plaza - 40,000 SF with Heavy Ambulance Traffic

A medical office building parking lot requiring special design for heavy ambulance traffic in emergency drop-off zones and 24/7 operational access for patients and medical staff. Design challenges included reinforced sections at ambulance drop-off zone with 8-inch thickness and 5,000 PSI concrete, specialized drainage ensuring zero standing water at entrance areas, emergency access maintained at all times during construction, ADA-compliant drop-off zone with proper slopes and accessible routes, and covered walkway column footing coordination. The ambulance drop-off area sees multiple trips daily from heavy ambulances with patient loading, requiring exceptional durability. We designed this zone with increased thickness, higher strength concrete, and enhanced reinforcement (rebar on 12-inch spacing). Construction phasing ensured ambulance access at all times, with temporary routes through adjacent phases. All work was completed between 7 PM and 6 AM to minimize patient disruption.

Results:

Thickened sections handling heavy ambulance traffic perfectly. Zero callbacks.

Why Choose Us for Parking Lot Construction?

20+ Years Experience

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