Airfield lining and runway maintenance

Airport Line Marking and Painting

Line marking for runways, taxiways, and pavements is integral to maintaining airports and airfields—big and small. From rubber removal to runway grooving and airfield painting, we offer a full-service package that meets civil aviation and military standards.

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High fliers in airfield line marking

Our team of highly skilled technicians cover airports, airfields, and MOD bases around the UK. We adhere to CAA CAP168 and military JSP318 standards, so you can rest assured that the finished markings meet the required grade for friction, visibility, and precision. 

We use a range of materials, including chlorinated rubber, thermoplastic paint, and one- or two-part epoxy. The choice of material is carefully determined by the surface and the specific requirements of the job.

Our line markings are produced to exacting standards to meet your individual requirements.

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Rubber removal and surface preparation

Rubber removal requires careful planning and coordination to minimise disruption to airport operations and ensure the safety of personnel and equipment. We use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to remove rubber residue from the runway before we apply new line markings. Surface preparation is key to ensuring that your new markings stand the test of time under heavy pressure from aircraft and ground support equipment.

30 years of airfield painting and line marking

For more than three decades, we’ve been providing airport line marking services for customers nationwide. Building on a solid foundation with an enviable reputation, we are investing in the future of Riggotts. We’ve already developed a new health and safety resource and a training programme for all our staff. The awards and accreditations we’ve earned are a testament to how seriously we take our commitment to quality and safety.

RAF Benson lines up Riggotts for its runway markings

RAF Benson in South Oxfordshire is home to two-thirds of the RAF’s helicopter force, with regular deployments round-the-clock. Meticulous time management was key to completing this job with minimal disruption. We updated the old line markings, added new centre dots to the runway, and painted dedicated walkways for a very happy customer in just five days.

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Airfield Lining and Runway Maintenance

Vital Car Park Line Marking in Derby

Our specialist paint teams have recently completed a comprehensive line marking project for a newly constructed multi-storey car park at a busy NHS hospital, including the installation of parking bay lines, walkway tram lines, logos and wayfinding markings. In order to meet the escalating need for NHS services, the surface level car park was replaced…

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Disabled bays in a multi-storey car park.

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Successfully Crossing the Finish Line in Aylesford

Our dedicated line marking teams have recently completed a large scale project for a well known retailer, comprising installation of new markings to warehouse areas and external service yard and car parks. Aylesford Distribution Centre is a 621,000 sq. ft facility in Kent – equivalent to 295 tennis courts! This large warehouse facility also includes…

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Warehouse Line Marking in Aylesford

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Precision Line Marking at Luton Airport

Riggott & Co Ltd have successfully handed over the line marking scheme as part of Luton Airport’s multi-storey car park reconstruction. Luton Airport is the UK’s fifth busiest airport, with anywhere from 150 to 300 flights taking off each day. In 2024, Luton Airport served an impressive 16.7 million passengers! It is home to some…

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New Anti-Slip Coating for Swindon Car Park

Our night crew have been busy creating a safer environment for car park users at Orbital Shopping Park in Swindon. Returning client British Land entrusted Riggotts to deliver this vital installation within their programme and budget. Over a week, our specialists masked and rolled over 1500m2 of colourful fast-curing MMA (Methyl Methacrylate) to clearly delineate…

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New Road Markings and Infrastructure Improvements to the A47

Now that the country has almost fully reopened after an arduous lockdown, we now see the start of a Great British summer. However, as going on holiday abroad isn’t looking too feasible and temperatures reaching record highs in the UK, the general public are heading to England’s coasts by the masses to reconnect with that…

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Road Markings

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Bays for Baldock Services

After recent petitions, TV programmes and growing public concern for the environment, there has been a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales throughout the UK. With nearly 260,000 pure electric cars on UK roads at the end of May 2021 and more than 535,000 plug-in models, including plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). The demand for electric vehicle…

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New Electric Vehicle Charging Bays

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Dynamic Line Marking for Builders Merchant Branch in Norfolk

In our line of work, different surfaces present different problems and solutions. For example, asphalt can presents difficulties with paint and concrete with thermoplastic. However, that’s why we use methods to ensure complete adhesion no matter the surface or material. A national builders merchant asked us to complete works at one of their branches in…

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Dynamic Line Marking

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Refreshing the sports court line markings for Barnstable School

Now that schools are once again open, playgrounds and sports courts are filled with kids having fun – whether it be sports or just plain old tag, it’s only right, we refresh the sports court line markings to a standard no referee will question. Riggotts carried out lining for a long-overdue sports court, and car…

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Sports Court Line Markings for a school in Barnstable

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Anti-Skid Surfacing for Newport Pagnell Client

As the April showers continue into May, we’ve seen an abundance of rainfall mixed with sunny spells when the weather allows it. Recently, Riggotts carried out hot-applied anti-skid surfacing to a bus stop in Newport Pagnell. There are many advantages to anti-skid surfacing; it creates a safe working environment for employees when applied in the…

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Anti-Skid Surfacing

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Barnsley Ford Forecourt Line Marking

With the UK looking towards the hopeful end of this arduous pandemic, and the further lifting of lockdown rules, people are finally able to leave the house and venture out towards the long-awaited return of non-essential shops – which includes car dealerships/forecourts. One thing we’ve learnt about this pandemic is that appearances when looking online…

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Forecourt Line Marking

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Recent news and stories from Riggotts

What is Thermoplastic?

As one of the UK’s leading line marking providers, the team at Riggott & Co Ltd use thermoplastic line marking material daily. This popular material...

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Can warehouse markings improve efficiency?

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Can you park on zigzag white lines?

The zigzag pattern of white lines on the road seems to be a bit of a mystery to most drivers. It’s a common sight, but...

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Got a query? Need a quote? Call or message us via the website, and we’ll get back to you with an answer. Our team is here to help. We could talk about road marking for hours (but we know you’d prefer we didn’t, so we’ll try to keep it short).