Looking for a safe and sturdy surface to park your vehicles? At Site Prep, we’ve been installing gravel and concrete pads for over a decade. Whether you want a gravel or concrete pad, we use top-quality materials to ensure your parking lot’s durability and longevity. With Site Prep, you’ll get a long-lasting space to park your vehicles that is customized to your needs.
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Types of Parking Lots Available
Gravel v. Concrete Parking Pads
Gravel parking lots are a more cost-effective option that is easy to install and can be changed anytime. In addition, it’s easy for water to penetrate promoting drainage and mitigating flooding concerns. On the other hand, concrete is a more durable material that’s easier to maintain. When deciding between concrete or gravel, it’s important to consider cost, maintenance, durability, installation, and environmental impact.
Where We Install Parking Pads
We install parking pads across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. Our service area includes sections of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, and West Virginia. On our service area page, you can find out if we install parking pads in your area.
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Concrete and Gravel Parking Lots
FAQs
The best type of gravel for a parking lot will depend on its durability, functionality, and required maintenance. There are several different types of gravel to choose from. However, crushed stone is one of the best choices because of the variety of shapes and sizes of stone interlock to create a sturdy surface capable of supporting several vehicles.
Gravel parking lots can help prevent flooding due to their natural permeability, which leads to quicker absorption and better drainage. However, it’s important to remember that they’re not the end-all-be-all solution. You may need to include French drains or permeable pavers to aid drainage.
The typically recommended depth for a gravel parking lot is 10 to 18 inches. However, this may vary depending on expected load and traffic as well as soil conditions.
The cost of a gravel parking lot will depend on the size and scope of the project as well as the type of gravel chosen. You can check out our gravel pad page to find out what an average gravel pad costs or request a price sheet to determine how much your size parking lot will cost.
The most cost-effective material for a parking lot is gravel. Not only is the material itself affordable, but gravel is also easy to install. Gravel requires minimal maintenance as well, only needing periodic leveling and refilling as it gets pushed into the ground.