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 Eltham
- Your van probably spends more time on Eltham roads than any leaflet spends on a doormat, so put the money into large, clear lettering.
- Many people in Eltham look a firm up online before calling, so a short web address on the rear doors makes that step easy.
- Parked on a driveway in Eltham for a day's work, a sign-written van tells the whole street who's doing the job and how to ring you.
What van sign-writing costs in Eltham
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 |
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 Eltham project
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.
Lettering only
Name, services and contact details cut in one or two vinyl colours.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Eltham
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 Eltham and Greater London
From the middle of Eltham to the edges of Greater London, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Postcode districts around Eltham include SE9, SE12, SE3 and DA15. From central London, Eltham is roughly 8.7 miles to the south-east.
Neighbouring towns
- Van sign-writing in Welling 2 mi
- Van sign-writing in Catford 3 mi
- Van sign-writing in Greenwich 3 mi
- Van sign-writing in Bexley 4 mi
- Van sign-writing in Beckenham 4 mi
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price van sign-writing at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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