However, if you’re managing a road maintenance project, you might wonder whether it’s necessary to hire a professional road marking specialist – why not try to cut the budget, and do it yourself? There’s no single answer to this question, so, we thought we’d create this short blog post listing 5 good reasons why it is better to hire a road marking specialist, especially when it comes to ensuring the safety of road users.
Expertise and Experience
Like any tradespeople, road marking specialists are highly trained professionals and have extensive knowledge in their field of expertise, including an understanding of
- The technical aspects of road marking, such as the road surface coating required prior to the line marking installation, or how to position road markings effectively.
- The tools, materials, and applications required, particularly concerning the road surface type and whether you need high friction surfacing.
- Compliance with local regulations, which also means ensuring that the road marking installation itself is carried out according to the law.
Durability
Road markings can be subjected to high levels of traffic, harsh weather conditions, and regular wear and tear, and a road marking specialist will take all of these into consideration when selecting the right application for your project.
With the application chosen by a professional, you can be sure that your road markings will remain vibrant and effective, no matter what the volume of traffic, or how hot, cold or wet the weather might get.
Safety assurance
One of the most important reasons for hiring a road marking specialist is for the safety of all road users, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and even certain types of animals, such as deer or horses.
By hiring a professional road marking contractor, you’ll be confident all markings are accurately placed (in accordance with the law), properly spaced, and designed to help minimise confusion and help prevent collisions.
Efficiency and Deadlines
A road construction project is highly likely to have a strict deadline for completion, something that all professional road marking specialists will understand, and factor into the line marking project from the start. This means they make sure they have all the tools, resources and equipment necessary to install the markings correctly and efficiently, whilst also maintaining road safety, and ensuring minimal disruption to traffic flow.
Cost-effectiveness
Whilst hiring a road marking specialist might seem like an additional expense to take out of the budget, the decision to go ahead will be an extremely cost-effective one in the long run for a variety of reasons, including:
- A road marking specialist will already have the right equipment and materials for the job – something you’d have to buy or hire should you take on the task.
- A road marking specialist will know exactly how to cost a project prior to the installation, therefore allowing you to accurately control the budget.
- High-quality and professionally installed road markings will last longer than a DIY installation, therefore saving you money on future repainting and repairs.
Contact us
If you’re looking for a fully-qualified and experienced line marking specialist, contact City Road Markings, a leading expert in all types of line marking and surface repair for roads, car parks, warehouses and playgrounds, in the UK.