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 Dover
- Pulled up at a supplier or trade counter in or around Dover, a clearly lettered van can bring in subcontract work from other trades.
- Your van probably spends more time on Dover roads than any leaflet spends on a doormat, so put the money into large, clear lettering.
- Expanding beyond Dover into the rest of Kent? Adding new areas or services to the lettering is a small change rather than a new wrap.
What van sign-writing costs in Dover
Here is the price picture for van sign-writing in Dover: a guide of £245 to £895 per van, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| 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 Dover 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.
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Dover
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 Dover and Kent
Our service reaches Dover and all of Kent. 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. Postcode districts around Dover include CT17 and CT16. Roughly 36 miles separate Dover from Maidstone, which lies to the west.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Van sign-writing in Folkestone 7 mi
- Van sign-writing in Deal 8 mi
- Van sign-writing in Canterbury 15 mi
- Van sign-writing in Ramsgate 15 mi
- Van sign-writing in Broadstairs 17 mi
The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for van sign-writing free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.