Underground Storage

[brillianTT]

Has anyone on here ever priced out the costs of installing an underground lift for storing a car either in their garage or driveway? Something like PhantomPark or Vasari?

My attached garage won’t permit a four post lift, and I’d like to be able to get one or two more cars in there and out of the elements. Thanks in advance!

 

[cvairwerks]

For a retrofit, you are probably in range of 30K$ plus the lift. The Phantom requires a finished pit depth of 114” from the pit floor to the garage floor.

 

[matt_i]

Could get messy

Some issues in my mind past the saw cutting, excavation, forming, reinforcing, and pouring concrete...

- how to make sure you don't impinge on groundwater....likely a sump pit would be required plus pumpout piping (additional saw cuts on existing slab)
- likely need 240vac wiring into the pit for powering the lift mechanism (additional saw cuts on existing slab)
- not sure how humidity is managed (dehumidifier?)
- not sure how the potential for fuel vapors in the confined space is dealt with (ventilation/airflow?)

I feel certain the technical problems are already solved but its a fairly large construction project...the OEM might have some ballpark numbers.

I'd wild guess $50k in construction costs.

 

[Klammer]

I got a quote 10+ years ago and I think it was around $50k for the elevator. I suspected another $50k-$75k in building costs but never got any estimates.

I ended up buying a commercial property within a couple miles of my house, instead. It wasn't much more up front and the rental income from the office portion pays for most expenses.

 

[Metal-Marc]

What kind of car are we talking about here?

 

[Sumboodie]

It would amount to having a basement under the garage. Not overly difficult when building. After the fact though, that'll be $$$$.

 

[58Yeoman]

I got a quote 10+ years ago and I think it was around $50k for the elevator. I suspected another $50k-$75k in building costs but never got any estimates.

I ended up buying a commercial property within a couple miles of my house, instead. It wasn't much more up front and the rental income from the office portion pays for most expenses.

This was my first thought.

 

[Thirdyfivepickup]

is it the batmobile. please say its the batmobile.