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.
Practical reasons to consider van sign-writing in Swanley
- Your van probably spends more time on Swanley roads than any leaflet spends on a doormat, so put the money into large, clear lettering.
- Pulled up at a supplier or trade counter in or around Swanley, a clearly lettered van can bring in subcontract work from other trades.
- Expanding beyond Swanley 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 Swanley
Guide prices for van sign-writing run from £245 to £895 per van, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked 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 Swanley project
Metallic or outlined lettering
Metallic-effect vinyl or a contrasting outline to lift text on darker paint.
Reflective lettering
Retroreflective vinyl for key details, bright in headlights at night.
Rear-window graphics
Perforated one-way vision film on the rear glass of vans with two exterior mirrors.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Swanley
For vehicles, the paperwork is about DVLA and your insurer, not the planning department. Graphics on a van or car that is normally driven around fall outside advertisement control; only a vehicle parked mainly as an advertising hoarding is caught. A change of main colour means updating the colour on your V5C and telling your insurer. We leave the windscreen and front side windows clear, because the Construction and Use Regulations 1986 require at least 75% and 70% light through them, and we check the paint is sound factory finish before wrapping. If the vehicle is leased, confirm the lease permits graphics and how they must come off.
Covering Swanley and Kent
Jobs in Swanley are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Kent: one team, one process. If the work calls for a survey, we book a visit at a time that suits you. If photos and sizes will do, we quote from those and skip the visit altogether. Postcode districts around Swanley include BR8 and DA4. Roughly 17 miles separate Swanley from Maidstone, which lies to the south-east.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Van sign-writing in Bexley 3 mi
- Van sign-writing in Dartford 4 mi
- Van sign-writing in Welling 5 mi
- Van sign-writing in Eltham 6 mi
- Van sign-writing in Thamesmead 8 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.