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.
Reasons to choose van sign-writing in Portsmouth
- Plumbers, electricians and gardeners working in Portsmouth often need only a name, three services and a number, which is exactly what lettering does well.
- Pulled up at a supplier or trade counter in or around Portsmouth, a clearly lettered van can bring in subcontract work from other trades.
- Sole traders who win most work by word of mouth around Portsmouth make referrals easier with a phone number neighbours can note down.
What van sign-writing costs in Portsmouth
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 |
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 Portsmouth project
Lettering only
Name, services and contact details cut in one or two vinyl colours.
Reflective lettering
Retroreflective vinyl for key details, bright in headlights at night.
Lettering with printed logo panels
Cut lettering plus a printed, laminated logo where colours or gradients need it.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Portsmouth
Advertisement consent does not usually come into vehicle graphics. Advertisements on a vehicle normally used as a moving vehicle are outside advertisement control in England, although a vehicle parked up mainly to act as a billboard is treated differently. The rules that matter are road and registration ones. If a wrap changes the main colour, update the V5C log book with DVLA and tell your insurer. The windscreen must let through at least 75% of light and the front side windows at least 70% under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, so we keep graphics off them. Leased vehicles: check the lease allows graphics.
Covering Portsmouth and Hampshire
Businesses in Portsmouth and elsewhere in Hampshire get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. Addresses in PO1, PO5, PO4 and PO2 are all within our Portsmouth coverage. Roughly 16 miles separate Portsmouth from Southampton, which lies to the north-west.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Van sign-writing in Southsea 1 mi
- Van sign-writing in Gosport 2 mi
- Van sign-writing in Fareham 5 mi
- Van sign-writing in Havant 6 mi
- Van sign-writing in Waterlooville 6 mi
Get in touch about van sign-writing for your business in Portsmouth. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.
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