Learn me: Concrete parking pad

I went out and bought a used concrete mixer , I think it took 2 bags at an time 

my helper did most of the work but we tried to do a 6x6 pad each time , 

and then we bought  square pavers for the outside edge. , 

bearmtnmartin (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to SV reX :

You just learned that today? 

Most definitely not. 
 

I just wrote a note to myself about it today. 

Had a 20 foot sidewalk done this year, got quotes from 700 to 3500.  Low bid did a great job.  Yes most contractors don't want a small job but there are always a few guys who want a quickie for a weekend or day off.  Don't give up, but get permission from the landlord or you could get stuck paying for a demo.  Also consider asphalt.  If you have a gravel base getting a quick asphalt pad could be cheaper.

My cousin paves driveways and the powder is not only expensive but not a consistent product. Even post Covid $2,000 wouldn't even pay for the equipment let alone man power. If you are desperate plywood or Rammed earth and put up a car canopy.

I agree that asphalt may be cheaper, but be careful. Asphalt is a lousy surface to lift a car with a floorjack, or worse jackstands. 
 

Your setup may look fine and 30 minutes later while you are under the car the jackstands have sunken into the asphalt precariously. 
 

Asphalt may be cheaper than concrete, but a hospital visit would make it much more expensive. 

Here's a thought... how about steel?

You could make 2 runways with steel plate as the top- this is where the car wheels sit. (Wider than the car). Then have a steel plate that fits in between with angles at the edges that fit into the runways. 
 

Voila!  You have a flat surface (that's probably cheaper than concrete) that jacks and jackstands can fit on safely and a creeper can roll freely. 
 

Best of all, when you move you can take it with you!

How would a 4 post lift work ?
could you put pads under the 4 corners 

and metal on the ground under it ?

In reply to californiamilleghia :

That's a really good idea!

SV reX said:

bearmtnmartin (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to SV reX :

You just learned that today? 

Most definitely not. 
 

I just wrote a note to myself about it today. 

Just spend money on an LS! It even makes concrete better!

In reply to SV reX :

I haven't priced out steel for my gravel carport 4 yr ago plywood price would have been cheaper... which has gone up more?

a 2x4 (or 6) frame with 3/4 PT makes a nice work floor. But expensive, for me 

might be op best bet, though 

I do like the modified 4 post plan!

In reply to 03Panther :

Plywood is definitely cheaper, but I was trying to offer a better option that would help meet his quality of life issues, and still be something he could remove from the property when he moves and continue to use later. 

In some ways, I like a well done wood floor better than concrete. But done right, can be a bit expensive. 

In reply to 03Panther :

Totally agree. 
 

But a well done wood floor will have a hard time surviving the elements.