Scot Salisbury, founder of Residential Parking Solutions, has pioneered an ingenious solution to address the growing need for additional garage space. His company offers an affordable and space-maximizing solution for residents facing the challenge of limited parking and garage space options.
The Need for More Parking
As more people flock to Las Vegas, they encounter a common problem – minimal garage space. The scarcity of available land and strict Homeowners Association (HOA) regulations make expanding garages a costly and challenging endeavor. Salisbury notes that even high-end homes have an evident need for additional parking spaces.
"One of the things we've noticed, even in the million-dollar-plus homes, is that they only have a two or three car garage,” said Scot. “The need for more parking spaces is evident, especially in single family homes."
Cost-Effective and Versatile Solution
Residential Parking Solutions’ groundbreaking solution lies in a seemingly simple idea – raising the garage door. Traditional garage door openers function by pulling the door up towards themselves, resulting in wasted space. However, Residential Parking Solutions takes a different approach, raising the rails to the ceiling and installing a wall-mount garage door opener.
Unlike costly construction projects, Residential Parking Solutions offers a cost-effective solution, with prices typically ranging between $10,000 and $13,000 – a fraction of the cost of building additional garage space.
Consultative Approach
Residential Parking Solutions distinguishes itself by adopting a consultative rather than a sales-oriented approach. New clients benefit from a free site evaluation for experts to consider factors like garage size and ceiling height to allow customers to make an informed decision.
Scot emphasized, "We measure everything – cars, ingress, egress, garage door opener, and, most importantly, the garage height."
There are two standard ceiling heights for Las Vegas homes: 113 inches and 125 inches. Scot explained, “With the standard 113-inch ceiling height, adding two lifts transforms a two-car garage into a four-car garage. For those with a 125" ceiling, accommodating two cars and two SUVs becomes a reality.”
The range of options includes platform lifts, floor posts, and single post lifts, tailored to meet customers’ unique needs. Beyond extra parking, lifts safeguard vehicles from harsh elements, offering protection against heat, sandstorms, and unpredictable winters.
User-Friendly Installation and Operation
While the concept of lifting cars may sound daunting, Salisbury highlights the simplicity of the operation.
"Most of our customers aren't mechanics; they're individuals with more cars than garage space,” said Scot. “We guide them through the straightforward process of raising, adjusting, and lowering their lifts. It typically takes us less than 15 minutes to help them master how to do it, and they say, ‘This is easy! I can do it!'"
Customer Satisfaction is Key
Residential Parking Solutions’ commitment to excellence has garnered praise from its customers, many of whom were referred by other satisfied clients. Their professionalism, politeness, and extensive knowledge have solidified their reputation. It's not uncommon for Scot to pick up the phone and hear, "My buddy has one of your lifts and says you guys really know what you're doing. I want to get a lift myself."
As Residential Parking Solutions gears up for franchising across the U.S. in 2024, it promises to revolutionize the way people perceive and utilize their garage spaces, offering an affordable and innovative alternative to the ever-present challenge of limited garage space.
"Most of our customers aren't mechanics; they're individuals with more cars than garage space. We guide them through the straightforward process of raising, adjusting, and lowering their lifts...and they say, ‘This is easy! I can do it!'"
