Striping contractors usually quote after a site visit or from an aerial or photo review, and commercial clients often collect two or three bids. Property managers compare total price, paint type, schedule, insurance coverage, and what is included for ADA and fire lane markings.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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These quantities are the basis of the price, so a clear count prevents arguments about what was included.
A new layout requires measuring and design, and the cost is higher. State which one the quote covers and who supplies the layout plan.
Traffic paint, water-based paint, and epoxy have different costs and lifespans, and clients need to know which they are getting.
Sweeping, pressure washing, or grinding off old lines adds time. Spell out what is included and what is extra.
Make clear whether you are matching existing layouts or following current code. Say that the owner is responsible for confirming local requirements unless you have agreed to handle it.
Cones, barricades, phased sections, and customer access affect scheduling and pricing.
Painting depends on weather. State that dates may move and how long the quote stays valid since material costs change.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Restriping existing standard stalls (4-inch lines) | per stall | $5-12 |
| New layout and striping (layout time included) | per stall | $10-25 |
| Single or double line striping (lane lines, crosswalks) | per linear foot | $0.25-0.75 |
| ADA handicap stencil and blue background | each | $40-100 |
| Directional arrows and stop bars/stencils | each | $15-45 |
| Curb painting (red, yellow, or white) | per linear foot | $1-3 |
| Pressure washing or heavy sweeping prep | per hour | $65-120 |
| Minimum job / mobilization charge | flat fee | $250-600 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Walk the lot or use satellite measurements and count stalls, arrows, and curb footage. Underestimating a large lot by even 10 percent can wipe out your margin.
Give a base price for restriping and optional add-ons such as curb painting, new stencils, signs, or wheel stops. Clients can choose and you can raise the average job size.
Include mobilization, fuel, and the cost of paint and glass beads, since paint prices can change. Build a margin into stall pricing rather than discounting to match a competitor.
Property managers with several lots will often give you all of them for a lower per-stall price. Offer a modest discount in exchange for a multi-site or annual contract.
Most striping contractors give free estimates for standard restriping. For large new layouts requiring a drawn plan, some charge a design fee and credit it toward the job if the client hires them.
30 days is typical. Paint, fuel, and labor costs change, and a limited validity period lets you reprice if the client takes too long.
Not usually for small lots. For larger jobs, custom materials, or new clients, a deposit of 25 to 50 percent is reasonable and should be stated on the estimate.
Write on the quote that the price is based on the stated counts and will be adjusted at the quoted unit rates if the final count differs. That way both you and the client have a clear way to adjust the price.
Use the Parking Lot Striping invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Parking Lot Striping invoice template