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 Dartford
- Parked on a driveway in Dartford for a day's work, a sign-written van tells the whole street who's doing the job and how to ring you.
- Pulled up at a supplier or trade counter in or around Dartford, a clearly lettered van can bring in subcontract work from other trades.
- Many people in Dartford 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 Dartford
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £245 to £895 per van, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| 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 Dartford 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.
Lettering only
Name, services and contact details cut in one or two vinyl colours.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Dartford
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 Dartford and Kent
We cover Dartford and every other part of Kent as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Postcode districts around Dartford include DA1, DA2, DA8 and DA9. Roughly 18 miles separate Dartford from Maidstone, which lies to the south-east.
Other towns near Dartford
- Van sign-writing in Bexley 3 mi
- Van sign-writing in Swanley 4 mi
- Van sign-writing in Welling 5 mi
- Van sign-writing in Thamesmead 6 mi
- Van sign-writing in Gravesend 7 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.

