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.
Reasons to choose van sign-writing in Ballyclare
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Ballyclare often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
- Pulled up at a supplier or trade counter in or around Ballyclare, a clearly lettered van can bring in subcontract work from other trades.
- Dog walkers and weekend shoppers in Ballyclare pass parked vans at walking pace, which is when a simple layout gets read from top to bottom.
What van sign-writing costs in Ballyclare
Pricing for van sign-writing is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £245 to £895 per van + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.
| 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 |
What moves the price: the size of the van, how many words and lines you want, the number of vinyl colours, printed logo panels, reflective or metallic film, and whether old lettering has to come off first. Every figure is a guide excluding VAT, confirmed once we've seen your wording and photos of the van.
Options for your Ballyclare project
Reflective lettering
Retroreflective vinyl for key details, bright in headlights at night.
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Rear-window graphics
Perforated one-way vision film on the rear glass of vans with two exterior mirrors.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Ballyclare
Planning for van sign-writing in Northern Ireland? The council's advertisement rules generally do not apply to vehicles in normal use, though a vehicle stationed mainly as an advert can be treated as one. The points to watch are DVLA, insurance and visibility: update the V5C if the main colour changes, let your insurer know, and keep the windscreen (75% light minimum) and front side windows (70%) free of graphics. Rear one-way vision film is used on vans and cars with two exterior mirrors. For leased vehicles, check the agreement on graphics and removal.
Covering Ballyclare and County Antrim
We cover Ballyclare and every other part of County Antrim as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Ballyclare is about 11 miles north of Belfast.
Neighbouring towns
- Van sign-writing in Newtownabbey 7 mi
- Van sign-writing in Carrickfergus 8 mi
- Van sign-writing in Antrim 9 mi
- Van sign-writing in Larne 10 mi
- Van sign-writing in Holywood 10 mi
Get a free quote for van sign-writing: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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