About
Columbia SC Parking on Pendleton Street is a general valet and parking management provider based in West Columbia, operating under the Preferred Parking umbrella. The company has been in operation since 1961 and is described as a locally owned, second-generation parking management business. It serves a broad range of contexts including healthcare facilities, event and arena parking, office and commercial properties, retail centers, and university-adjacent locations. This range of venue types positions the operator as a versatile parking management provider rather than one focused on a single service category.
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Where they work
Venue types Columbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St works across South Carolina.
At a glance
| Founded | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Locally owned and operated; second-generation parking management company |
| Headquarters | 1212 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA |
| Phone | (800) 313-7275 |
| Coverage | South Carolina and 15 more cities |
How Columbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St compares in West Columbia
| Operator | Focus | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St | 5 service types | 1961 | Listed |
| Segra Park Parking (Southern Valet) | wedding-valet, hotel-resort-valet | 2005 | Listed |
| The Hollow Parking (Southern Valet) | restaurant-valet, hotel-resort-valet | 2005 | Listed |
| The Palmetto Club Parking (Southern Valet) | wedding-valet, hotel-resort-valet | 2005 | Listed |
Reputation
Locally owned and operated; second-generation parking management company has operated since 1961 .
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Before you book Columbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St
A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.
- Staff and trainingColumbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
- Permits and venue coordinationColumbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St works recurring venues including University of South Carolina, Residential and mixed-use communities, Office and commercial facilities, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
- Has this operator managed parking at your specific type of venue, such as a healthcare facility or event arena?Columbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St has staffed venues including University of South Carolina, Residential and mixed-use communities, Office and commercial facilities. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
- Booking termsColumbia SC Parking -- Pendleton St has operated since 1961 (65 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
- Setup and retrievalConfirm arrival lead time, setup of cones, dropbox, and signage, and end-of-event retrieval coverage.
West Columbia sits in a mid-to-lower cost market. A tip of 2 to 3 dollars per car is a reasonable starting point, with 4 to 5 dollars appropriate for faster or more attentive service. More on valet tipping