Where to park while driveway is painted

[GrumpyOldMan]

We are closing on the 4th of Sept. I will be coming down and staying at the house so I can be there to coordinate contractors coming in to do upgrades like Plantation Shutters, Spectrum, Nova water filters, etc...

After most of the upgrades are finished Decorative Concrete of Florida will be coming out the following week to clean, seal and paint our drive, garage Lanai, etc.

What do people do with their car while they have their driveway and garage sealed and painted? I understand it will take two days (after it is cleaned.)

Do you just park on the street? Do you ask neighbors to let you park in their driveways?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks,

Frank

[Midnight Cowgirl]

Parking on the street is probably your best option so when you need your car it is right there.
If a neighbor is kind enough to let you park in their driveway that would be good also, but it might not work for them if they need to get in and out of their garage.
Leaving your car in a parking lot would be a pain because you would need someone to take you to your car.

Street parking is probably the best solution and it would only be for two days.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Parking on the street is probably your best option so when you need your car it is right there.
If a neighbor is kind enough to let you park in their driveway that would be good also, but it might not work for them if they need to get in and out of their garage.
Leaving your car in a parking lot would be a pain because you would need someone to take you to your car.

Street parking is probably the best solution and it would only be for two days.

Thank you, that seemed to me to be the answer, but I was concerned about the neighborhood watch getting excited about a new car parking for a couple days. Is there some "standard" way to let them know it's mine?

Is there even neighborhood watch in McClure yet?

[charmed59]

Here I’ve seen folks park their car in the garage, but put their cart on the lawn. They just use their cart for two days.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Here I’ve seen folks park their car in the garage, but put their cart on the lawn. They just use their cart for two days.

I am having the garage cleaned, sealed and painted also, so I can't leave the car in it - sadly.

And I was going to leave my car at home and rent a cart for a month, but I don't think a cart work be much use in McClure right now, since about the only place I could go would be Finney Grill :)

[Joeg180]

You could park on the street or in a neighbor’s driveway with their permission of course.

Yes there is a neighborhood watch presence in McClure. I doubt you will have an issue out here on the island. Our connections to the mainland are coming.


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[OCsun]

Why wouldn't you just park on the street? There are no laws that say you can't park on the street.

[GrumpyOldMan]

You could park on the street or in a neighbor’s driveway with their permission of course.

Yes there is a neighborhood watch presence in McClure. I doubt you will have an issue out here on the island. Our connections to the mainland are coming.

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Absolutely, connections are coming, I am perfectly happy waiting for them, I was just mentioning that I was considering a cart to ge around and parking in my yard, then realized I couldn't get anywhere for shopping yet - lol!

Eagerly awaiting connection to Brownwood so we can buy a cart and get with the TV LifeStyle!

[karostay]

Take a 2 day road trip and see many of the wonders Fla has to offer

[GrumpyOldMan]

Why wouldn't you just park on the street? There are no laws that say you can't park on the street.

Well, that is why I am asking the question, since other than temporary for deliveries or lawn care I never see people parking their cars in the street I did't know if there was a law.

And also the concern that if I leave it parked in the road for 2 days, neighborhood patrol might've it towed thinking it was abandoned, or call the police to report it.

So, I thought asking here first might be a reasonable thing to do.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Take a 2 day road trip and see many of the wonders Fla has to offer

Good idea, except I grew up in Florida and live in Florida currently (2 hours away) - LOL.. "been here, done all that"...

But, mostly, I need to be here to discuss things and supervise all the upgrades. Driving 4 or 5 hours a day to commute while that work is done is not appealing.

My wife will wait at home until I give her the all clear to come on down and move in with me again!

[villagetinker]

2 of my neighbors had a coating applied to their driveways that required 5 days for the cars to be off the finish, they parked on the street, no problems. If you are still concerned, you could probably call community watch and tell them your car will be on the street due to driveway work.

[GrumpyOldMan]

2 of my neighbors had a coating applied to their driveways that required 5 days for the cars to be off the finish, they parked on the street, no problems. If you are still concerned, you could probably call community watch and tell them your car will be on the street due to driveway work.

Thank you that sounds like the way to go.

Do you know where I could find the number for Community Watch in McClure?

[tophcfa]

OP, send me a PM if you want to leave your car in our driveway for a couple of days. We are up north so it won't be blocking access to our garage. However, we live north of 466 near Tierra Del Sol, so you will need a ride to/ from your home.

[GrumpyOldMan]

OP, send me a PM if you want to leave your car in our driveway for a couple of days. We are up north so it won't be blocking access to our garage. However, we live north of 466 near Tierra Del Sol, so you will need a ride to/ from your home.

Thank you very much for the offer!

I think the parking in the street will work, and I will just let Community Watch know.

[OCsun]

Well, that is why I am asking the question, since other than temporary for deliveries or lawn care I never see people parking their cars in the street I did't know if there was a law.

And also the concern that if I leave it parked in the road for 2 days, neighborhood patrol might've it towed thinking it was abandoned, or call the police to report it.

So, I thought asking here first might be a reasonable thing to do.

Please accept my apology, as I did not intend for my response to seem like you were asking anything but a necessary question.
In my initial response I suspected someone had told you that parking on the street was not allowed. I say this because I was told this by neighbors when I first moved to the villages. It was many years later before I discovered that my neighbors just preferred that no one park in the street. One neighbor even became annoyed when someone had work done at their house, because it meant workers vehicles were always parked on the street.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Please accept my apology, as I did not intend for my response to seem like you were asking anything but a necessary question.
In my initial response I suspected someone had told you that parking on the street was not allowed. I say this because I was told this by neighbors when I first moved to the villages. It was many years later before I discovered that my neighbors just preferred that no one park in the street. One neighbor even became annoyed when someone had work done at their house, because it meant workers vehicles were always parked on the street.

Sorry, I am just a "Grumpy Old Man" - no harm no foul!

Thanks for the comment, and yes, I have heard of people getting annoyed at workers parking on the streets... I guess all work should be done at night and in complete silence. :)

[EdFNJ]

Had mine (and my garage) done a couple months ago and parked car and cart in the street for over a week with no problem

[Captrwe4]

i parked on the street out of the way while mine was being done. its only for a day or two. most people will understand because they have been in that situation themselves.

[Mleeja]

We are closing on the 4th of Sept. I will be coming down and staying at the house so I can be there to coordinate contractors coming in to do upgrades like Plantation Shutters, Spectrum, Nova water filters, etc...

After most of the upgrades are finished Decorative Concrete of Florida will be coming out the following week to clean, seal and paint our drive, garage Lanai, etc.

What do people do with their car while they have their driveway and garage sealed and painted? I understand it will take two days (after it is cleaned.)

Do you just park on the street? Do you ask neighbors to let you park in their driveways?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks,

Frank

Can’t give you any better advice than what you have already received. Just wanted to say Cliff and his crew will do a great job. Ours looks just as good today as it did four years ago when Decorative Concrete did our driveway!

[NoMoSno]

Sounds like you may have fresh/new concrete.
Ask the contractor how long it should be cured before coating.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will do that!