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.
Why choose van sign-writing in Gwynedd?
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Bangor often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
- Expanding beyond Bangor into the rest of Gwynedd? Adding new areas or services to the lettering is a small change rather than a new wrap.
- Parked on a driveway in Bangor for a day's work, a sign-written van tells the whole street who's doing the job and how to ring you.
Guide prices in Gwynedd
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For van sign-writing the range is £245–£895 per van, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| 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.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Gwynedd
Do you need the council's permission to wrap or letter a vehicle in Wales? Normally no. Graphics carried on a vehicle that is driven in the ordinary course of business sit outside advertisement control, and only a vehicle left standing largely as an advertising display is likely to interest the council. The rules that do bite concern registration and the road. A new main colour has to be recorded on the V5C with DVLA, and your insurer should hear about it. Front glazing stays clear: the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations require 75% of light through the windscreen and 70% through the front side windows. If the vehicle is leased, check the agreement allows graphics.
Options worth considering
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.
Lettering only
Name, services and contact details cut in one or two vinyl colours.
Towns in Gwynedd
Main towns in Gwynedd where we design, make and fit signage, including van sign-writing. Select yours, or simply get in touch if your town or village is missing from the list.
Tell us where you are in Gwynedd and what you need. We quote for van sign-writing free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.