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Van wraps · Brighton

Van wraps in Brighton

Getting van wraps right comes down to accurate measuring, materials that suit the surface and a check of the rules before anything is ordered. That is how Smart Signs approaches every job in Brighton and elsewhere in the UK: survey or photos first, then a scaled proof and a written quote, then making and fitting once you are happy.

From £795 per van + VAT · UK guide price
White long-wheelbase van wrapped in navy and orange livery reading 'ROWAN ELECTRICAL'

A van wrap is printed cast vinyl film, protected by a clear laminate, applied over a van's factory paint to cover some or all of its panels with your branding, colours and contact details.

Reasons to choose van wraps in Brighton

  • Wherever you park in Brighton, whether a trade counter, a supermarket car park or a client's drive, the wrap keeps working while you do.
  • Planning to sell or hand back the van later? Keeping the paint covered while you work around Brighton can help it go back in better condition.
  • Queues on the main roads in and out of Brighton give the driver behind you time to read a phone number on your rear doors.

What van wraps cost in Brighton

Here is the price picture for van wraps in Brighton: a guide of £795 to £3,850 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.

Van wraps in Brighton: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. VAT (20%)
Part wrap (sides and rear)£795 – £1,850£954 – £2,220
Full wrap, small or medium van£1,950 – £2,950£2,340 – £3,540
Full wrap, long-wheelbase or high-roof van£2,450 – £3,850£2,940 – £4,620

Guide prices start from £795 + VAT for a part wrap covering the sides and rear, typically up to £1,850 + VAT depending on van size and coverage. A full wrap is typically between £1,950 and £2,950 + VAT on a small or medium van, and £2,450 to £3,850 + VAT on a long-wheelbase or high-roof van.

Options for your Brighton project

Gloss, satin or matt laminate

The laminate finish changes how colours look and how easily the van wipes clean.

Full wrap

Almost every painted exterior panel covered, for a new colour or an end-to-end design.

Colour change plus graphics

Plain coloured film over the whole van, with printed or cut graphics on top.

Rules for vehicle graphics in Brighton

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 Brighton and East Sussex

Our coverage takes in Brighton, the rest of East Sussex and the rest of the UK. Fitted signs usually start with a site visit so the wall can be measured, the fixings checked and access planned. Window and vehicle graphics can often be priced from your own pictures instead. Addresses in BN1, BN2 and BN3 are all within our Brighton coverage.

Other towns near Brighton

Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price van wraps at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.

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Van wraps in Brighton: questions

Can a wrap go over the existing lettering?

It's better not to. Old lettering leaves raised edges that show through new film, and the new wrap would only be as secure as the old vinyl underneath. Taking the lettering off first, cleaning away the adhesive and checking for ghosting gives the wrap a smooth base. Removal is quoted as part of the job when it's needed.

Where does the van get wrapped?

Wrapping needs a clean, dry, covered space at a reasonable temperature, because dust and damp affect how the film sticks. If you have a suitable unit or garage with room to walk around the van, fitting can often happen there; otherwise we agree a location with you. A full wrap typically keeps the van off the road for 1–3 days.

Could the consent process affect the timing of my job in Brighton?

It can. Not every job needs an application, but where express consent is required the council's decision typically takes several weeks, and fitting typically waits until it is granted. We check this at the start, so the timetable you receive with your quote allows for consent where it applies, along with the proof approval stage.

Do you cover smaller places near Brighton as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Brighton itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across East Sussex are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

Why is there a price range for van wraps rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £795 to £3,850 per van + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Brighton.

What if your phone number or services change?

The affected area can usually be patched with a new printed section cut to fit the existing design, rather than redoing the whole van. On an older wrap, new print may look slightly brighter than film that has been in the sun for a while, so replacing a larger panel, such as a whole rear door, can blend in better.

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