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Guide to Hiring Right Line Marking Contractor

When it comes to improving parking lots, line marking can be essential. Line marking in Toronto is done for parking lots throughout the city, including those at malls, schools, tourist attractions, government buildings, store outlets, and other commercial properties.

Line painting involves creating the directional lines present in parking lots that designate parking slots, handicapped spaces, traffic flow, and out-of-bound areas. Almost every commercial parking lot uses line striping, and there are many reasons for this, beyond simply appearances.

The Case for Line Marking in Parking Lots

Line marking for parking lots is a great way to boost the appearance of your property. Using line marking can help make a parking lot look clean, organized, and more attractive than a plain asphalt lot. However, there are several even more important reasons to use line striping.

Most importantly, line marking improves the safety of parking lots, preventing both accidents and injuries. By clearly designating parking spaces, driving routes, and out-of-bound areas, line markings can help minimize collisions and accidents. As well, they can also help prevent property damage. Often, if line striping or other safety techniques are not used, property owners can be held liable for accidents and injuries that occur in their lots.

Line striping is also used to improve the function of a parking lot. By clearly marking parking spaces, more cars can be fit into one lot, while noting traffic routes can help improve traffic flow in parking lots, helping drivers quickly get in and out.

Factors to Consider When Hiring Line Marking Contractors

There are a few things you should consider when looking to hire the right line marking contractors for your property.

  • Experience: Line striping takes considerable skill and requires the use of high-end industry machinery. Choose line marking contractors that are experienced. Line striping should be performed so that all lines are aligned and in the precise places where you need them, to prevent accidents and other problems. Look for companies that use trained, licensed professionals. As well, line marking contractors should have experience with your type of property.
  • Cost: Find a professional that can provide affordable, cost-effective rates. While freelancers or unlicensed contractors may offer the cheapest rates, they will also give the lowest quality of service. On the other hand, some professional companies may overcharge. Find a professional line marking contractor that offers competitive rates and that can break down all of your costs beforehand.
  • Previous Projects: If you want to know the quality of a contractor’s work, check out their previous projects. Inquire about previous properties they have worked on in your area and go explore them in person. This should give you a good idea of the quality of their work.
  • Advanced Machinery: It may be called line painting, but the job is not done with a paint brush, spray paint can, or paint roller. Line painting uses advanced machinery to safely and accurately place lines on your property. Inquire about the machinery your contractor will use to perform their job.

Why Hire Contractors for Parking Lot Line Marking?

Performing line marking on Toronto properties helps improve safety, reduce liability, and increase curb appeal. There is a reason why our roads feature clear line marking—it is essential for safety and navigation. Properly done line marking helps drivers avoid collisions, minimize injuries to pedestrians, and improve traffic flow.

Property owners can benefit from improving the appearance of their lot. However, property owners also have a duty to make sure their property is safe for all guests. One accident, injury, or even death could lead to costly liability issues. Line striping is one easy way to improve safety in parking lots.

As the leading pavement maintenance contractor in the GTA, Sure-Seal Pavement Maintenance Inc. specializes in catch basin repairs, rebuilding, and repaving. We offer an industry-leading seven-year structural warranty. Contact us today for more information on how we can perform catch basin repair for your driveway or parking lot.

Lance Bradshaw

Lance Bradshaw, President and Founder of Sure-Seal Pavement Inc. 21 years experience in the Pavement Maintenance Industry. Seminar trainer and educator for Property Managers and Industry personnel. Currently serving on the Contractor Advisory Board for Gem-Seal Pavement Products Inc., Charlotte, N.C. Ontario Provincial distributor of Gem-Seal Pavement products through Pavement Maintenance Supply Depot, Toronto, Ontario.

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