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.
What van sign-writing can do for businesses in Kendal
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Kendal often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
- Dog walkers and weekend shoppers in Kendal pass parked vans at walking pace, which is when a simple layout gets read from top to bottom.
- Sole traders who win most work by word of mouth around Kendal make referrals easier with a phone number neighbours can note down.
What van sign-writing costs in Kendal
Below is the guide pricing we use for van sign-writing: from £245 up to £895 per van, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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.
Options for your Kendal project
Rear-window graphics
Perforated one-way vision film on the rear glass of vans with two exterior mirrors.
Reflective lettering
Retroreflective vinyl for key details, bright in headlights at night.
Lettering only
Name, services and contact details cut in one or two vinyl colours.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Kendal
Think road rules rather than planning rules. In England a vehicle normally used for driving is outside advertisement control, although parking one somewhere chiefly as a billboard can bring it back within the council's remit. Three checks matter more. Tell DVLA, via the V5C, and your insurer if the main colour changes. Keep the windscreen at 75% light transmission or better and the front side windows at 70% or better, as the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations require. And for lease vehicles, read the agreement for what it says about graphics and removal. We plan every layout around all three.
Covering Kendal and Cumbria
We take on work in Kendal, across Cumbria and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Addresses in LA9 and LA8 are all within our Kendal coverage. Roughly 40 miles separate Kendal from Carlisle, which lies to the north.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Van sign-writing in Morecambe 18 mi
- Van sign-writing in Lancaster 20 mi
- Van sign-writing in Barrow-in-Furness 24 mi
Free quotes for van sign-writing start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.