Professional road marking and white lining for public and private networks across the UK — keeping routes clear, compliant, and easy to navigate.
C&R delivers professional road marking and white lining for public and private networks across the UK — helping clients keep routes clear, compliant where specified, and easy to navigate, from access roads and service yards to live highways, airports and transport environments.
With over 30 years' experience, our team provides crisp, high-visibility markings that improve safety, manage traffic flow, and support consistent wayfinding. We plan works around site constraints, phasing, and traffic management requirements to minimise disruption and keep critical routes moving.
Every scheme starts with the right approach and the right material. From thermoplastic and MMA to specialist paints, we help you select a system based on surface type, traffic conditions, and performance expectations — backed by practical consultancy when you need it.
C&R is registered to National Highway Sector Scheme 7 — the national standard for laying road markings and road studs on the public highway, including National Highways' strategic road network.
Whether you're renewing worn markings or delivering a full reline, we apply markings with accuracy and consistency — aligned to your specification and the needs of the environment, from high-traffic networks to private estates and commercial access roads.
Markings aren't all the same — the material decides how long they last and what they cost over their life. We specify the option that fits your surface, your traffic, and your budget, and explain the trade-offs before you commit.
Melted and laid into the surface with reflective glass beads through it, so it bonds hard and stays visible at night. The durable, reflective default for most road and network markings.
Best for Highways, networks, lane lines, and high-traffic road surfaces.
A two-part system that cures by chemical reaction — no heat, sets in minutes, and stands up to the heaviest wear. It reopens quickly, which keeps disruption down on live routes.
Best for Junctions, roundabouts, crossings, and the busiest, highest-wear zones.
The lightest, most economical option, applied quickly with the shortest closure. A sensible choice where markings are refreshed more regularly or budgets are tighter.
Best for Lower-traffic access roads, quick refreshes, and budget-conscious schemes.
There's no single best material — there's a best one for how the route is used. Here's how the common options compare on how quickly they're ready, how long they last, and what they suit. These are typical ranges; the right choice depends on traffic, surface, and weather, which we talk through before we quote.
| Material | Ready to use | Typical lifespan | Up-front cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot-applied thermoplastic | 5–30 minutes (sets as it cools) | Roads 3–5 years · car parks 5–10 years | Mid | Everyday road lines and markings on busy networks |
| MMA cold plastic | 10–60 minutes (no heat needed) | Up to 7–10 years (the most durable) | Higher | High-stress spots — roundabouts, junctions, crossings and cold-weather jobs |
| Preformed thermoplastic | Near-immediate | Long; suits heavy traffic | Higher | Symbols, arrows, legends and bespoke road graphics |
| Line-marking paint | Showerproof in about an hour | 1–3 years | Lower | Lower-traffic routes and lines that are refreshed more often |
We combine decades of hands-on experience with technical precision to deliver markings that perform — in demanding conditions, on busy routes, and within tight programmes.
Over 30 years of professional line marking experience across commercial, retail, and public environments.
Durable, weather-resistant coatings that maintain visibility and grip in all conditions.
All markings meet UK safety standards and local authority regulations for consistency and peace of mind.
Teams operating across England, Scotland, and Wales — delivering reliable service with minimal disruption.
Recent road and network projects we've delivered across the UK — prepped, marked and back in use fast.
Every C&R project meets strict UK safety, environmental, and quality standards. We invest in staff training and modern equipment to maintain exceptional precision, safety, and professionalism across all line marking services.
That includes registration to National Highway Sector Scheme 7 (NHSS 7) — the national quality scheme for road markings and road studs on the public highway, and the standard a contractor must hold to work on the strategic road network.
Our accreditations demonstrate our ongoing commitment to safe, compliant commercial marking and environmental responsibility.
The questions procurement, estates and facilities teams ask us most often.
Tell us the site, the service, and the timeline. We'll come back to you with a clear next step — whether that's a quotation, a site visit, or a quick technical answer.
