Parking Lot Construction in Chicago, Illinois

Full ground-up parking lot construction including excavation, subbase, asphalt, concrete curbing, striping, lighting, and drainage. In Chicago, pricing typically runs $3.51 to $8.10 per sq ft (full-depth new construction) — about 8% above the national average. Severe lake-effect freeze-thaw plus heavy salt treatment — pavement stress is year-round. Lakeshore fills and glacial clay — subgrade prep and subbase drainage are critical. Permitted through Chicago Department of Buildings; typical review window 10-16 weeks with Department of Transportation and Water Management coordination.