Van sign-writing is lettering, a logo and contact details cut from coloured vinyl and applied straight onto a van's paint, usually on the sides and rear doors, without covering whole panels in printed film.
Why choose van sign-writing in Bristol?
- Many people in Bristol look a firm up online before calling, so a short web address on the rear doors makes that step easy.
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Bristol often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
- Dog walkers and weekend shoppers in Bristol pass parked vans at walking pace, which is when a simple layout gets read from top to bottom.
Guide prices in Bristol
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £245 to £895 per van, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic lettering (sides and rear) | £245 – £450 | £294 – £540 |
| Lettering with printed logo panels | £395 – £895 | £474 – £1,074 |
Guide prices for van sign-writing start from £245 + VAT for basic lettering on the sides and rear, typically up to £450 + VAT. Lettering with printed logo panels is typically between £395 and £895 + VAT.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Bristol
Advertisement consent does not usually come into vehicle graphics. Advertisements on a vehicle normally used as a moving vehicle are outside advertisement control in England, although a vehicle parked up mainly to act as a billboard is treated differently. The rules that matter are road and registration ones. If a wrap changes the main colour, update the V5C log book with DVLA and tell your insurer. The windscreen must let through at least 75% of light and the front side windows at least 70% under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, so we keep graphics off them. Leased vehicles: check the lease allows graphics.
Options worth considering
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Lettering only
Name, services and contact details cut in one or two vinyl colours.
Lettering with printed logo panels
Cut lettering plus a printed, laminated logo where colours or gradients need it.
Across Bristol
We cover the whole of Bristol — the city centre, retail parks, business districts and suburbs. Send the address with your enquiry and we’ll arrange the survey.
Ready when you are. Request a free quote for van sign-writing in Bristol and attach whatever you have: snapshots, dimensions, a logo file. We send a scaled drawing, and nothing goes ahead without your sign-off.

