What image resolution does one-way vision need?

Around 100 dpi at the finished printed size is usually enough, because the perforations soften fine detail and the window is seen from a distance. Logos and text should be vector files. If an image is too small, we say so at the artwork check.

Can you handle one-way vision film for a business in Hawick?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Hawick and the rest of the Scottish Borders as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

Why is there a price range for one-way vision film rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £32 to £62 per m² + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Hawick.

Is one-way vision allowed on a van's rear window?

Generally, yes, provided the vehicle has two exterior mirrors so the driver can see behind. The windscreen must let through at least 75 per cent of light and front side windows at least 70 per cent, so graphics never go there.

Is there a typical lead time for one-way vision film in Hawick?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

How much does one-way vision cost?

Printed one-way vision has a guide price of £32–£62 per m², printed, laminated and fitted, excluding VAT, with a minimum job of £225 + VAT. The fixed price depends on area, number of panes and artwork, and is confirmed after measuring.

One-way vision film in Hawick

One-way vision film is perforated self-adhesive vinyl, printed on its outer face and black behind, that shows a full-colour image to people outside while letting those inside see out through the holes.

The case for one-way vision film in Hawick

Letting agents marketing empty units in Hawick can dress the glass so the frontage looks cared for and keeps its daylight.
Salons in Hawick can show bold imagery to passers-by in daylight without clients feeling on display in the chair.
Cafés with big front windows in Hawick can carry a full-colour image outside while customers still watch the street.

What one-way vision film costs in Hawick

Budgeting for one-way vision film? The guide below runs from £32 to £62 per m². VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking the artwork.

One-way vision film in Hawick: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Printed one-way vision, per m²	£32 – £62	£38.40 – £74.40
Minimum job	£225	£270

Area, pane count, perforation, laminate, text inserts, access and design time move the figure. One van rear screen usually falls under the minimum, so combining jobs helps. Prices are confirmed after measuring and an artwork check.

Options for your Hawick project

70/30 film

A bolder image, darker view out.

Mixed solid and perforated

Solid vinyl carries small text.

Laminated finish

Seals the holes and protects the print.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Hawick

Scottish planning authorities vary on whether window graphics count as advertisements. Much internal vinyl is outside control or allowed, but a conservation area or listed frontage can restrict larger graphics, and listed building consent may be relevant too. Safety is the other consideration. Scotland's building standards have their own guidance on making glazing visible, while in workplaces the 1992 Workplace Regulations (regulation 14) require marking where necessary. Before the proof for one-way vision film is approved, we confirm the heights for any manifestation and raise any planning point with you.

Covering Hawick and the Scottish Borders

Businesses in Hawick and elsewhere in the Scottish Borders get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. Addresses in TD9 are all within our Hawick coverage.

Other towns near Hawick

One-way vision film in Galashiels 13 mi
One-way vision film in Peebles 22 mi

Get in touch about one-way vision film for your business in Hawick. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.

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All sign types in Hawick · One-way vision film across the Scottish Borders

Typical lifespan	Typically rated around 1–3 years outdoors by manufacturers
Materials	Perforated vinyl, 50/50 or 70/30, clear laminate
Typical size	One van rear window to full shop frontages