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How much does line marking cost in Melbourne?
Line marking is priced per bay, per lineal metre or per item, with a minimum charge. Here's what's typical and what pushes quotes up.
- Warehouse & factory safety lines
- Car parks to Australian Standards
- Night & weekend work
Quick answer
Re-lining an existing car park in Melbourne typically costs $8 to $20 per bay, with a minimum charge of about $450 to $800. Warehouse safety lines usually cost $4 to $12 per lineal metre, and an accessible bay with symbol and shared zone $150 to $400.
| Job | How it's usually priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Re-line an existing car park (paint) | Per bay | $8 - $20 per bay |
| Minimum charge for a small job | Per visit | $450 - $800 |
| Accessible bay with symbol and shared zone | Per bay | $150 - $400 |
| Arrows, symbols and stencilled words | Each | $40 - $200 |
| Warehouse safety lines (paint or epoxy) | Per lineal metre | $4 - $12 per metre |
| Full basketball or netball court | Per court | $1,000 - $2,500 |
| Line removal by grinding or blasting | Per lineal metre | $5 - $15 per metre |
Indicative Melbourne ranges for 2026, excluding GST. Every site is quoted individually. Surface prep, materials, after-hours work and traffic management change the price.
What changes the price
- Material: paint is cheapest; epoxy, thermoplastic and cold plastic cost more but last longer.
- New layout vs re-line: setting out a new layout takes measuring and planning.
- Surface preparation: cleaning, grinding or removing old lines adds time.
- Access and timing: night, weekend and staged work costs more but avoids closing the site.
- Traffic management: larger sites may need cones, barriers and a traffic plan while work is done.
- Size: bigger jobs usually cost less per bay or per metre.
Getting an accurate quote
- Send photos or a site plan, and the number of bays or rough floor area.
- Say whether it's a re-line of the existing layout or a new layout.
- List any accessible bays, symbols, arrows or words needed.
- Give your preferred timing and any hours the site can't be closed.
Common questions
How much does it cost to line mark a car park in Melbourne?
Re-lining existing bays typically costs $8 to $20 per bay, with a minimum charge for small jobs. New layouts and accessible bays cost more.
How much does warehouse line marking cost per metre?
Typically $4 to $12 per lineal metre, depending on material, line width and surface preparation.
Is epoxy line marking worth the extra cost?
For busy forklift areas, usually yes. It lasts much longer than paint, which means fewer re-marks and less disruption.
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