Your parking was designed
for 2005 vehicles.

In many cases, yes. The original demarcation layout is often not the most efficient use of available space. By remeasuring the actual dimensions and redesigning the painted marking layout — sometimes changing space orientation, adjusting aisle widths within safe limits, or reconfiguring how spaces relate to columns — it is often possible to recover spaces that were previously unusable or to create new usable spaces in areas that were marked as circulation. The extent of what is achievable depends entirely on the physical characteristics of each specific garage, which is why the survey phase is essential before any promises are made.

The key is load management. Rather than installing chargers that each draw their maximum rated power simultaneously, modern EV charging systems can communicate with each other and with the building's electrical infrastructure to distribute available capacity intelligently. If five cars are charging at once and the panel approaches its limit, the system reduces each charger's output proportionally. We assess the building's existing electrical capacity, identify what headroom exists, and design a charging system — including any necessary panel upgrades — that adds EV capability without requiring a full electrical infrastructure overhaul.

A dimensional survey covers every parking space in the underground area: the width and length of each individual space, the clearance between each space and adjacent columns or walls, the width of each drive aisle, the turning radii available at key decision points, ceiling heights at column faces and in open areas, and the location of any fixed infrastructure (pipes, electrical conduits, fire suppression heads) that affects usable space. The result is a scaled floor plan with annotated measurements that serves as the foundation for all subsequent analysis and design work.

Our report is designed to support the committee's decision-making process. We provide a written document with drawings, specifications, and a prioritized list of recommendations with estimated implementation complexity. The committee can present this material at a resident assembly, use it to obtain contractor quotes, or implement recommendations in phases based on available budget. We do not manage implementation directly, but we can be engaged to review contractor proposals and answer technical questions during the implementation phase.

Automated vertical storage systems are particularly well-suited to buildings where residents have bikes or scooters but no designated storage area, resulting in these items being stored in parking spaces, stairwells, or common areas. The systems work best in areas with ceiling heights of 2.4 metres or more and a footprint of at least 2 × 2 metres. Corner spaces, dead-end areas, and low-ceiling zones that cannot accommodate cars are often ideal locations. We assess the available space during the survey phase and specify systems that are compatible with the physical constraints of each specific location.

No. Original plans are useful as a reference but are not required. In fact, one of the most common findings in our surveys is that actual as-built conditions differ meaningfully from what the original drawings show. Construction tolerances, modifications made during construction, and subsequent alterations all contribute to discrepancies. Our physical measurement establishes the true current state of the garage, which is what matters for any redesign work. If original plans are available, we use them as a cross-reference, but our work is always grounded in physical measurement.