Guide · Updated September 2026

Speed bump cost & installation

Short answer

A bolt-down rubber speed bump costs $260–$520 per 12 ft lane in the 3 in modular profile and $360–$660 in the 2.4 in heavy-duty profile — about $22–$55 per linear foot, anchors included, plus LTL freight. Installation is labor only: two people, about 30 minutes per lane. A poured asphalt hump costs $1,500–$3,000+ per location and needs a paving contractor.

Aerial view of a distribution center yard with trucks at loading docks where speed bumps calm traffic

Price per linear foot and per lane

Profile	Per linear foot	Per 12 ft lane	Target speed	Typical use
3 in modular rubber	$22–$43	$260–$520	≤ 10 mph	Cars, vans, parking lots, HOAs
2.4 in heavy-duty (steel plate)	$30–$55	$360–$660	≤ 6 mph	Trucks, forklifts, yards

Materials only. Anchor hardware and end caps are included; LTL freight is quoted to your ZIP code and per-lane cost drops with pallet pricing past about 10 lanes.

Cost to install speed bumps

The installed cost of a rubber speed bump is the kit plus labor — there is no contractor, no paving, no cure time and no lane closure. Here is how the installed number compares with the alternatives per location:

Device	Materials	Install	Install labor	Service life
Bolt-down rubber bump	$260–$660	2 people, ~30 min	$0 (in-house) – $400	8–12 yr
Poured asphalt hump	$1,500–$3,000+	Contractor, 1–2 days	Included in the contract	5–10 yr
Concrete speed table	$3,000–$8,000+	Contractor, 2–4 days	Included in the contract	10–20 yr
Plastic bump	$150–$350	2 people, ~30 min	$0 (in-house)	2–4 yr

Step-by-step tools, anchor spec and torque are on the speed bump installation page, and you can order the kit itself from buy speed bumps.

Five cost drivers

1. Profile. The 2.4 in steel-plate reinforced unit costs more per foot than the 3 in modular rubber bump because of the internal plate and rubber density.
2. Lane width. Price scales by the foot; most quotes are per 12 ft lane, with end caps included.
3. Quantity. Pallet and container pricing drops unit cost significantly past 10 lanes.
4. Anchors. Asphalt uses spike anchors, concrete uses expansion or sleeve bolts; hardware is included in every kit.
5. Freight. LTL freight priced to your ZIP. Distance and dock access (liftgate vs forklift) move the number.

Kit sizing formula

For the 3 in modular bump: two 10 in end caps close each side, and the remaining span is filled with 39 in and 20 in center modules.

center modules = (lane width in inches − 20 in) ÷ module length

Example: a 12 ft lane is 144 in. Subtract 20 in for end caps → 124 in of body → three 39 in modules (117 in) plus one 20 in module trimmed to fit. The kit builder on the home page does this for you and attaches the result to your quote.

Four-step bolt-down install

Position. Lay the modules across the lane, square to traffic, end caps flush with the curb.
Mark. Mark every bolt hole through the rubber onto the pavement.
Drill. Hammer-drill each hole to anchor depth and blow out the dust.
Torque. Set the anchors and torque the heads flush so nothing catches a plow or sweeper.

Maintenance

Re-torque anchors after the first 30 days, then annually. Replace individual modules instead of the whole run, and repaint or re-tape reflective bands every 2–3 years in high-sun states.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to install speed bumps?

On a bolt-down rubber kit the installation cost is labor only: two people for about 30 minutes per 12 ft lane, so roughly $40–$120 of in-house maintenance time, or $150–$400 if you hire a handyman crew. Anchor hardware is included with the kit. A poured asphalt hump instead needs a paving contractor at $1,500–$3,000+ per location because of mobilization, materials and cure time.

How much does a speed bump cost per linear foot?

About $22–$43 per linear foot for the 3 in modular rubber profile and $30–$55 per linear foot for the 2.4 in steel-plate heavy-duty profile, in materials. LTL freight to your ZIP is quoted separately and drops per unit as the order grows.

What does a 12 ft lane cost in total?

$260–$520 in materials for the 3 in modular kit and $360–$660 for the 2.4 in heavy-duty kit, including end caps and anchor hardware, plus freight. Past about 10 lanes pallet pricing lowers the per-lane figure.

Is rubber cheaper than an asphalt speed hump?

Yes, by roughly 5 to 10 times per location. Rubber is $260–$660 in materials with a 30-minute install; poured asphalt is $1,500–$3,000+ per location with a contractor, a closed lane and cure time, and it cannot be relocated.

Do I need a contractor to install a speed bump?

No. Bolt-down installation needs a hammer drill with a masonry bit, an impact or torque wrench, a chalk line and a blower. Any maintenance team that can drill pavement can do it, and there is no cure time before traffic returns.

What is the ongoing cost?

Close to nothing. Re-torque the anchors after 30 days and then annually, replace individual 20 in or 39 in modules if one is damaged instead of the whole run, and refresh reflective bands every 2–3 years in high-sun states. Service life on commercial recycled rubber is 8–12 years.

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