National Schedule of Rates Highways Maintenance 2026/2027

National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance 2026/2027

The National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance 2026/2027 is a specialist cost and pricing reference designed for highways maintenance, road maintenance and repair works.

Suitable for use by both Local Authority Highways Departments and private-sector organisations, the schedule provides comprehensive cost guidance for maintaining and repairing roads, pavements, footways and associated highways infrastructure.

The schedule is also suitable for private-sector clients with substantial pavement and highway maintenance requirements, including ports, haulage operations, logistics parks and other large commercial sites.

Highways Maintenance & Repair Rates

The Highways Maintenance Schedule of Rates provides a structured reference for assessing and pricing a wide range of highways maintenance and repair activities.

Coverage extends across pavement works, drainage, earthworks, kerbs, footways, traffic signs, road markings, road lighting, structural concrete, fencing, landscaping and other associated highways infrastructure.

This makes the schedule suitable for professionals involved in highways maintenance, road repairs, cost estimating, budgeting, procurement and contract management.

Road & Pavement Maintenance

A significant part of highways maintenance involves the inspection, repair and upkeep of roads, pavements and paved areas. The schedule includes dedicated coverage for pavements, kerbs, footways and paved areas, making it a useful reference for a wide range of routine and repair works.

The schedule can be used across a variety of highways and commercial environments where pavement maintenance and repair requirements need to be assessed and priced.

Drainage, Earthworks & Highway Infrastructure

Highways maintenance extends beyond the road surface itself. The schedule includes sections covering drainage and service ducts, earthworks, structural concrete and waterproofing, together with other infrastructure commonly associated with highways works.

Traffic Signs, Road Markings & Lighting

The schedule also provides coverage for important highway infrastructure including traffic signs, road markings and road lighting columns and brackets.

This wider coverage makes the schedule suitable for assessing costs associated with maintaining and repairing a broad range of highway assets rather than focusing solely on pavement works.

Sections Covered Within the Highways Schedule

• Series 000: Introduction and General Directions
• Series 100: Preliminaries
• Series 200: Site Clearance
• Series 300: Fencing and Hedges
• Series 400: Safety Fences and Guardrails
• Series 500: Drainage and Service Ducts
• Series 600: Earthworks
• Series 700: Pavements
• Series 1100: Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas
• Series 1200: Traffic Signs and Road Markings
• Series 1300: Road Lighting Columns and Brackets
• Series 1700: Structural Concrete
• Series 1900: Protection of Steelwork against Corrosion
• Series 2000: Waterproofing for Structures
• Series 2400: Brickwork and Stonework
• Series 3000: Landscape and Ecology
• Series 5000: Maintenance Painting of Steelwork

Local Authority & Private Sector Use

The National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance is suitable for both public-sector and private-sector applications.

It can support Local Authority Highways Departments as well as commercial organisations responsible for significant areas of pavement, roads and associated infrastructure.

Potential users include:

• Local Authority Highways Departments
• Highways maintenance contractors
• Road maintenance contractors
• Quantity surveyors
• Highways engineers
• Civil engineering contractors
• Estimators
• Project managers
• Ports and port operators
• Haulage companies
• Logistics parks
• Commercial property operators
• Facilities and infrastructure managers
• Private-sector clients with substantial pavement maintenance requirements

Suitable for Highways & Commercial Sites

As well as conventional highways environments, the schedule can be used by private-sector clients responsible for substantial pavement and infrastructure maintenance requirements.

This includes environments such as ports, haulage facilities, logistics parks and other commercial sites where roads, pavements and associated infrastructure require regular maintenance and repair.

2026/2027 Edition

This is the 2026/2027 edition of the National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance, providing structured cost guidance for highways maintenance and repair works.

With coverage extending from site clearance and earthworks through to pavements, drainage, road markings, lighting, structural concrete, landscaping and maintenance painting, the schedule provides a comprehensive reference for highways-related cost assessment.

Key Features

Highways Maintenance Rates

Designed specifically for highways maintenance and repair works.

Pavement Maintenance

Includes dedicated coverage for pavements, kerbs, footways and paved areas.

Drainage & Earthworks

Includes drainage, service ducts and earthworks associated with highways infrastructure.

Traffic Signs & Road Markings

Provides coverage for traffic signs and road markings.

Road Lighting

Includes rates relating to road lighting columns and brackets.

Highways Infrastructure

Covers fencing, safety fences, guardrails, structural concrete, waterproofing, brickwork, stonework, landscape and ecology and maintenance painting of steelwork.

Product Summary

Product

National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance

Edition

2026/2027

Primary Application

Highways maintenance and repair works

Key Coverage

Roads, pavements, drainage, footways, traffic signs, road markings and highway infrastructure

Users

Local Authority Highways Departments and private-sector clients

Commercial Applications

Ports, haulage facilities, logistics parks and other sites with substantial pavement maintenance requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance?

It is a specialist cost and pricing reference designed for highways maintenance and repair works, covering roads, pavements, drainage, footways, traffic signs, road markings and associated infrastructure.

Who can use the Highways Maintenance Schedule of Rates?

It is suitable for Local Authority Highways Departments, highways contractors, civil engineering organisations and private-sector clients with substantial pavement and infrastructure maintenance requirements.

Does it cover pavement maintenance?

Yes. The schedule includes Series 700: Pavements and Series 1100: Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas.

Does it cover drainage?

Yes. Series 500 covers drainage and service ducts.

Does it cover road markings and signs?

Yes. Series 1200 covers traffic signs and road markings.

Can private companies use the schedule?

Yes. The schedule can be used by private-sector clients with substantial pavement maintenance and repair requirements, including ports, haulage operations and logistics parks.

What edition is this?

This is the 2026/2027 edition of the National Schedule of Rates – Highways Maintenance.

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