Line marking and speed humps in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We survey and price line marking jobs across Edinburgh and the Lothians, from Edinburgh to Livingston and Musselburgh, with every layer written into the quote.
How much does car park line marking cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Rates in Edinburgh and the Lothians follow Scotland, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| Bay marking on a new layout | £40–£120 per bay (£48–£140 inc VAT) |
| White lining, paint or thermoplastic | £2–£10 per metre (£2–£12 inc VAT) |
| Asphalt speed hump with markings | £780–£2,950 each (£940–£3,550 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Edinburgh
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Linlithgow
- Dalkeith
- Armadale
- Tranent
- Whitburn
- Dunbar
- Prestonpans
- Haddington
Postcode areas: EH, ML.
What is included?
Car park line marking is the paint or thermoplastic lining that sets out bays, aisles, hatching, arrows and accessible spaces; speed humps are raised sections of asphalt that slow vehicles on car parks and private roads.
- Layout set out to your drawing or measured on site
- Standard and accessible bays with access zones
- Hatching, arrows, walkways and keep-clear areas
- Paint for short-term or low-traffic areas
- Hot thermoplastic for durability
- Asphalt speed humps with chevron markings
Rules in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.
Line marking and speed humps in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
How much does car park line marking cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
As a 2026 guide, about £40–£120 per bay ex VAT in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Broxburn, Linlithgow and more.
How long does car park line marking take?
Often a day for a small car park.
How much does car park line marking cost?
As a 2026 guide, about £45–£120 per bay excluding VAT on a new layout, and £2–£10 per metre for lines depending on paint or thermoplastic. Small jobs often carry a minimum charge of around £500.
Other services in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED