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Free calculatorParking Lot Cost Calculator
Estimate a preliminary new parking-lot budget from paved area, surface type, base preparation, drainage, curbs, markings and contingency.
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Build a parking-lot budget that includes access, drainage and upkeep.
Independent guides and calculators for paving, resurfacing, capacity, accessible parking, routes to entrances, striping, lighting, drainage and long-term maintenance.
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Accessibility-firstRoutes and larger bays
Free planning tools
Test area, layout and maintenance assumptions
Explore pavement area, demolition, accessible-space allowances, marking quantities, lighting energy and long-term maintenance. Results are preliminary planning scenarios.
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Free calculatorParking Lot Resurfacing & Removal Calculator
Estimate milling, base repairs, overlay or reconstruction, pavement removal, markings and project contingency.
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Free calculatorParking Lot Capacity Calculator
Estimate preliminary parking capacity after aisles, accessible-space area, islands, pedestrian routes and site-efficiency allowances.
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Free calculatorAccessible Parking Space Count Calculator
Calculate a preliminary accessible-parking count using U.S. ADA, Ontario AODA or manual local-rule assumptions, including van or Type A space categories.
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Free calculatorParking Lot Striping Cost Calculator
Estimate line length, accessible symbols and aisles, arrows, crosswalks, curb painting, layout and mobilization.
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Free calculatorParking Lot Sealcoating Cost Calculator
Estimate cleaning, crack preparation, sealcoat, repairs, closures and restriping for an asphalt parking lot.
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Understand every part of the parking area
A complete project may include excavation, base, drainage, curbs, accessible routes, markings, signs, lighting, landscaping, snow storage and future maintenance—not only the surface course.
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Construction & SurfacingAsphalt Parking Lot Costs
Plan the cost of a new commercial asphalt parking lot, including excavation, aggregate base, drainage, curbs, paving and markings.
Planning range: $4–$12+ per sq ft as a broad planning range
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Construction & SurfacingConcrete Parking Lot Costs
Compare concrete parking-lot construction costs, jointing, reinforcement, drainage, curing and maintenance considerations.
Planning range: $7–$18+ per sq ft as a broad planning range
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Construction & SurfacingGravel Parking Area Costs
Estimate gravel parking-area construction, grading, geotextile, aggregate depth, drainage and recurring maintenance.
Planning range: $1.50–$6+ per sq ft as a broad planning range
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Construction & SurfacingParking Lot Resurfacing Costs
Plan milling, localized base repair, asphalt overlay, drainage adjustments and restriping for an existing parking lot.
Planning range: $2.50–$8+ per sq ft as a broad planning range
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Construction & SurfacingPavement Removal and Disposal Costs
Budget saw cutting, asphalt or concrete demolition, hauling, recycling, disposal and restoration.
Planning range: $1–$6+ per sq ft before reconstruction
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Construction & SurfacingParking Lot Grading and Base Preparation
Understand excavation, subgrade correction, geotextile, aggregate base, compaction and fine grading before paving.
Planning range: Project-specific; often a major share of total cost
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Plan around the property decision
Start with the decision creating the greatest uncertainty, then connect it to accessibility, circulation, drainage and lifecycle costs.
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Build or resurface
Compare pavement systems, base work, drainage and removal.
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Accessible arrival
Plan larger spaces, access aisles and routes to accessible entrances.
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Layout and circulation
Estimate capacity without sacrificing safe pedestrian and vehicle movement.
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Operate and maintain
Budget striping, repairs, lighting, sweeping and winter service.
Explore topic →Independent planning
Understand the scope before the sales conversation.
Parking proposals are easier to compare when pavement, drainage, accessibility, traffic-control, electrical and maintenance assumptions are separated. This site helps readers identify those layers without selling paving or design services.
- No equipment or installation sold by this site.
- Calculator assumptions remain visible and editable.
- Recurring costs are separated from upfront costs.
- Official sources are linked where privacy, safety or regulation matters.
