What Does Line Marking Cost in 2025

If you’ve ever wondered how much it costs to get some fresh, clean lines painted on your car park, warehouse floor, or sports court, you’re not alone. Line marking is one of those little known trades, and probably because the interaction time is short (most jobs are less than a day), and infrequent - lines last at least a year, sometimes many. So let’s break it down and talk about what actually goes into the cost of line marking—and how to get a ballpark for your job. Alternatively use the call button above, or submit us a contact page and we can give you a ballpark or a proper estimate within a day. This information is slightly region specific, to Auckland, New Zealand and are in New Zealand dollars but should still be generally applicable. For those of you searching for the first time, line marking, car park line painting, road marking, road line marking - they are all the same thing!

So, What’s the Ballpark Figure?

Line marking costs can vary quite a bit depending on a few key things (we’ll get into those shortly), but as a rough guide:

• A small job might start at around $600 + GST - here you are essentially paying for the travel and set up of the machine.

• An average sized carpark with 30-60 spaces could be $2000-$4000 + GST

• A warehouse with floor prep, hand masked and painted lines, multiple colours, non slip flooring and a few safety devices could be in the tens of thousands depending on the size.

That might sound vague, but hear us out—it really depends on what you need. It’s kind of like asking, “How much does it cost to paint a house?” Well… how big’s the house? How good is the existing paint? Where is the house?

What Affects the Cost?

Here are a few things that can bump the price up or down:

1. Size & Complexity

A simple car park with straight lines is quicker (and cheaper) than a multi-level parking building with arrows, wording, disabled bays, custom stencils—you name it. More detail = more time = higher cost.

2. Surface Condition

If the surface needs cleaning or prepping before paint goes down, that adds to the job. Old flaky paint or oil stains? That’s extra work. Some jobs need surface grinding or water blasting first to make sure the paint actually sticks.

3. Type of Paint or Material

Standard road-marking paint is one thing. But if you need something specific — epoxy. MMA, or non-slip coatings—that comes at a higher price point. You’re paying for durability, which might save you money long-term.

4. Access & Timing

Working during business hours in a quiet car park is different to working overnight in a 24/7 shopping centre. If we need to work odd hours, use traffic control, or navigate tricky access, that’s factored into the cost.

5. Custom Work

Logos, branded colours, bespoke stencils, or unusual shapes all take a bit of extra prep time. It’s doable—and can look amazing—but it’s more than just a quick spray-and-go.

Is It Worth It?

Absolutely. Good line marking does more than just look neat—it keeps people safe, keeps traffic flowing, and helps businesses stay compliant with health and safety regulations. Plus, neat lines say “we care about our space” a lot more than faded, patchy ones do. We find that generally line marking costs less than most people think, and that's because the commercial machines we use make quick work of most lines.

Want a Quote?

If you’re thinking about getting some line marking done, the best way to get an accurate price is to let us take a look. We’ll factor in all the little details and give you a no-pressure quote that makes sense.

Just want a ball-park - send us a plan, photo, or address that we can look up and we can do this without the hassle of a site meeting.

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