Car park and small site line marking

Shops, schools, care homes, farms, warehouses, housing associations and managing agents with small sites.

Fixed price per job, usually based on the number of bays or metres of line, plus a charge for stencils, symbols and any prep work. Repeat repaints every few years.

• Accurate measuring and layout
• Steady hand and attention to detail
• Quoting and customer service
• Physical fitness for kneeling and pushing equipment

• Public liability insurance, and check what cover you need for working near moving vehicles
• Traffic management: if you work near live roads, check what training and signage is required
• Paint can't be applied in wet or very cold weather, so expect gaps in the work
• Disabled bay and fire lane markings should follow the right standards, so check guidance before quoting
• Check how to dispose of paint waste and cleaning solvents correctly

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £9,000, depending on the machine, paint, van and insurance you choose. These are estimates, so price your equipment before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many sites you win and how often you can work. Paint can't be applied in wet or very cold weather, so expect gaps in the work.

Check public liability insurance and the cover needed near moving vehicles, plus what training and signage is required near live roads. Also check marking standards for disabled bays and fire lanes, and how to dispose of paint waste and solvents.