Line Striping in Noblesville, IN

Line striping marks parking stalls, accessible spaces, drive lanes, arrows, crosswalks and fire lanes on asphalt and concrete lots. Faded lines cost a lot in practical terms: drivers park crooked, fit fewer cars, and ignore lanes they cannot see. On a freshly paved or sealed lot, striping is the last step and the one customers notice.

Restriping and the ADA

According to the U.S. Department of Justice's guidance on restriping, when a lot is restriped it must meet the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible parking. That covers the number of accessible spaces based on the lot's total count, at least one van-accessible space for every six accessible spaces, access aisles beside the spaces, and signs mounted so their bottom edge is at least 60 inches above the ground. Accessible spaces and aisles also have to be nearly level, with slopes no steeper than 1:48. We count spaces and check the layout before painting, so the new lines do not lock in an old problem.

New layouts

After a lot is reconstructed or expanded, it needs a fresh layout. We plan stall widths, aisle widths, traffic flow and accessible spaces, mark them out, and paint. HomeGuide notes that a new layout typically costs 20 to 50 percent more than restriping existing lines because of the planning and layout time.

Paint and timing

We use traffic paint suited to asphalt and allow freshly sealed surfaces to cure before striping. Paint needs dry pavement and mild temperatures, so most striping in central Indiana runs from spring into fall. Small lots can often be done early morning or in the evening so businesses do not have to close.

What gets marked

• Standard stalls, angled or 90 degree
• Accessible and van-accessible spaces with aisles and symbols
• Directional arrows and stop bars
• Crosswalks and fire lanes
• Curb paint and stenciled numbers or words

Fire lanes and local requirements

Fire lanes, curb markings and no-parking zones are often set by the local fire department or municipality. If your lot needs them, we ask what has been required and paint to that layout. HomeGuide prices fire lanes and crosswalks at $35 to $75 each and curb painting at $0.75 to $1 per linear foot.

Accessible signage

Painted symbols alone do not satisfy the ADA. Each accessible space needs a sign mounted with its bottom edge at least 60 inches above the ground, and van spaces need a van-accessible sign. We can point out missing signs during the estimate.