Site Assessment & Quote

Quick answer: Line Marking Australia assesses your site, or your uploaded plans, before quoting. We check surface condition, oil contamination, old markings, traffic patterns and access, then send a fixed written quote within 48 hours. Because preparation is assessed up front, the price you approve is the price you pay, with no surprise charges for unforeseen conditions.

A shopping centre manager in Dandenong South once told us about their previous experience. They'd received a quote over the phone, no site visit, no questions about their surface condition or traffic patterns. The final invoice was 40% higher than the quote because of 'unforeseen conditions'. That's not how we work.

We learned early that accurate quotes require proper assessment. Every surface is different. Every facility has unique requirements. A five-minute phone quote might sound convenient, but it usually leads to problems.

We made a quoting mistake early on that taught us this lesson. A warehouse in Somerton asked for 'floor marking'. We quoted based on square metres without visiting. Turned out the floor was heavily contaminated with oil from years of forklift traffic. Our quote didn't include the preparation needed. We honoured the original price and lost money on that job, around $3,200. But we learned. Now we assess properly, quote accurately, and deliver what we promise.

What we check on site

We look at what the surface needs first, such as surface preparation or pressure cleaning and degreasing, and whether old lines need line marking removal. We also confirm the standards that apply, such as AS/NZS 2890.1:2004 for car parks and AS/NZS 2890.6:2009 for accessible bays.