Parking Structure Assessments

Photo of the inside of a parking structure where the parking garage shows damage along the ceiling in the foreground. In the background there are supporting columns and concrete marked with parking spaces.

Expertly Managing Challenges Faced by Parking Structures

Parking structures are exposed to some of the harshest environmental conditions and often get treated as an after-thought. Unlike many other buildings, the structural members themselves are exposed to the environment. Temperature changes, exposure to de-icing salts, ultra-violet rays and the occasional vehicle collision add to their performance challenges. With the advent of electric vehicles, we can now add heavier loading and fire hazards as additional challenges. The result is deterioration and damage to the structural system – potentially occurring in as little as three years after initial construction.

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Parking structures are exposed to some of the harshest environmental conditions and often get treated as an after-thought. Unlike many other buildings, the structural members themselves are exposed to the environment. Temperature changes, exposure to de-icing salts, ultra-violet rays and the occasional vehicle collision add to their performance challenges. With the advent of electric vehicles, we can now add heavier loading and fire hazards as additional challenges. The result is deterioration and damage to the structural system – potentially occurring in as little as three years after initial construction.

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Photo of the inside of a parking structure where the parking garage shows damage along the ceiling in the foreground. In the background there are supporting columns and concrete marked with parking spaces.

Why ECS for parking structure assessment services

Parking structure assessments focus on structural repairs that extend the life of the structure. Our goal is to help property owners and managers identify when restoration may be required, develop a budget for repairs and provide guidance on what to expect from the assessment and construction phases. We can assist you from the initial walkthrough through detailed repair design and construction administration.

ECS’ parking structure assessment services can include:

Notable ECS parking structure projects include:

  • 1600 International Drive, McLean, VA
  • Admirals Landing, Hampton, VA
  • Lewis Gale Medical Center Garage, Salem, VA
  • HIW – Tower 2 Garage, Memphis, TN
  • VC Parking Garage, Orlando, FL
  • Enclave Parking Structure, Houston, TX
  • Cambria Condo Parking Garage, Des Plaines, IL

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Why ECS for parking structure assessment services

Parking structure assessments focus on structural repairs that extend the life of the structure. Our goal is to help property owners and managers identify when restoration may be required, develop a budget for repairs and provide guidance on what to expect from the assessment and construction phases. We can assist you from the initial walkthrough through detailed repair design and construction administration.

ECS’ parking structure assessment services can include:

Notable ECS parking structure projects include:

  • 1600 International Drive, McLean, VA
  • Admirals Landing, Hampton, VA
  • Lewis Gale Medical Center Garage, Salem, VA
  • HIW – Tower 2 Garage, Memphis, TN
  • VC Parking Garage, Orlando, FL
  • Enclave Parking Structure, Houston, TX
  • Cambria Condo Parking Garage, Des Plaines, IL

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Photo of the top level of a parking structure where portions of the parking garage meet at a metal seam and the concrete wall and bannister show damage. A large chunk of concrete has fallen off the corner of the wall to the floor of the structure.

The importance of parking structure assessments for property managers and owners

These frequently used structures are exposed to the environment and often neglected, resulting in dripping ceilings, cracked and spalled concrete, peeling coatings, rusted steel and pot-holed drive aisles. Garages require periodic structural repairs and regular maintenance beyond that of buildings of a similar age.

Financially, many garages are viewed as non-revenue producing elements. It can be difficult for owners to justify the cost of regular maintenance, repairs and upgrades when the owner does not see a clear line between that expenditure and an increase in rents or leasing fees. Even revenue-producing garages can fall victim to this line of thinking, with revenue being diverted to upgrading lobbies, adding amenities and improving the building aesthetics.

Garages are often both the first and last impression a potential customer, client or resident has of your property. Failure to take efforts to keep the garage in a clean, safe, inviting and structurally sound condition can lead to a loss in revenue, lowered client satisfaction scores and other hidden costs that may not be easy to identify.

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The importance of parking structure assessments for property managers and owners

These frequently used structures are exposed to the environment and often neglected, resulting in dripping ceilings, cracked and spalled concrete, peeling coatings, rusted steel and pot-holed drive aisles. Garages require periodic structural repairs and regular maintenance beyond that of buildings of a similar age.

Financially, many garages are viewed as non-revenue producing elements. It can be difficult for owners to justify the cost of regular maintenance, repairs and upgrades when the owner does not see a clear line between that expenditure and an increase in rents or leasing fees. Even revenue-producing garages can fall victim to this line of thinking, with revenue being diverted to upgrading lobbies, adding amenities and improving the building aesthetics.

Garages are often both the first and last impression a potential customer, client or resident has of your property. Failure to take efforts to keep the garage in a clean, safe, inviting and structurally sound condition can lead to a loss in revenue, lowered client satisfaction scores and other hidden costs that may not be easy to identify.

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Photo of the interior of an underground parking garage. There are pipes securely mounted to the ceiling with concrete pillars and flooring and cars parked in spaces between the pillars.

ECS’ parking structure assessment services help property managers and owners leverage informed decision making to protect the garage and its users. Early issue detection and confirmation of structural integrity can help manage costs and extend the life of the structure.

ECS’ parking structure assessment services help property managers and owners leverage informed decision making to protect the garage and its users. Early issue detection and confirmation of structural integrity can help manage costs and extend the life of the structure.