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.
Good reasons to look at van sign-writing in Edinburgh
- Expanding beyond Edinburgh into the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians? Adding new areas or services to the lettering is a small change rather than a new wrap.
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Edinburgh often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
- Many people in Edinburgh look a firm up online before calling, so a short web address on the rear doors makes that step easy.
What van sign-writing costs in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh project
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Lettering with printed logo panels
Cut lettering plus a printed, laminated logo where colours or gradients need it.
Reflective lettering
Retroreflective vinyl for key details, bright in headlights at night.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Edinburgh
Scotland follows the same approach to vehicle graphics as the rest of the UK. Livery on a van, car or lorry in everyday use is not treated as an advertisement needing consent; the council's interest starts only if a vehicle is parked up chiefly as a sign. What matters instead is the paperwork and the glass. DVLA should be told of any change of main colour through the V5C, and so should your insurer. Light transmission rules set a minimum of 75% for the windscreen and 70% for the front side windows, so our layouts never touch them. Lease or contract hire? Read the terms on graphics and removal first.
Covering Edinburgh and Edinburgh and the Lothians
Our service reaches Edinburgh and all of Edinburgh and the Lothians. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. The Edinburgh postcode districts we quote for include EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH8.
Also within reach of Edinburgh
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- Van sign-writing in Prestonpans 8 mi
Ready to price van sign-writing in Edinburgh? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.
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