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.
Where van sign-writing can pay off in Poole
- Parked on a driveway in Poole for a day's work, a sign-written van tells the whole street who's doing the job and how to ring you.
- Expanding beyond Poole into the rest of Dorset? Adding new areas or services to the lettering is a small change rather than a new wrap.
- Your van probably spends more time on Poole roads than any leaflet spends on a doormat, so put the money into large, clear lettering.
What van sign-writing costs in Poole
Here is the price picture for van sign-writing in Poole: a guide of £245 to £895 per van, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| 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 Poole project
Lettering with printed logo panels
Cut lettering plus a printed, laminated logo where colours or gradients need it.
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Reflective lettering
Retroreflective vinyl for key details, bright in headlights at night.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Poole
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 Poole and Dorset
Smart Signs works throughout Dorset, Poole included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. In postcode terms, Poole jobs typically fall in BH15, BH14, BH17 and BH13. Roughly 4.6 miles separate Poole from Bournemouth, which lies to the east.
Other towns near Poole
- Van sign-writing in Bournemouth 5 mi
- Van sign-writing in Christchurch 9 mi
- Van sign-writing in New Milton 14 mi
- Van sign-writing in Weymouth 22 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.