Can a wrap go over dents, rust or a respray?

A wrap follows the surface it's on, so dents and deep scratches still show through, and rust keeps spreading underneath. Poor resprays and failing lacquer are the bigger risk, because they can lift when the wrap is removed later. We check the paint before quoting and suggest any repairs that should happen first.

How much should I budget for van wraps in Eastleigh?

As a guide, £795–£3,850 per van + VAT. Where your job falls in that range depends on size, materials, access height, whether old signage has to come off and how much design work is involved. We confirm a fixed price after a survey or artwork check, before anything is ordered.

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.

Is Eastleigh inside your coverage area for van wraps?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Eastleigh and every part of Hampshire are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

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.

What is the typical timescale for van wraps from enquiry to fitting?

A quote typically follows once we have your photos or have surveyed the site, and making and fitting is typically booked a few weeks after you approve the proof. Where advertisement consent applies, that decision has to come through before anything goes up, which can add several weeks. We give you an expected timescale with your quote for Eastleigh.

Van wraps in Eastleigh

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.

Good reasons to look at van wraps in Eastleigh

Slow school-run and commuter traffic through Eastleigh gives side panels time to be read, which rewards a short services list and large lettering.
Planning to sell or hand back the van later? Keeping the paint covered while you work around Eastleigh can help it go back in better condition.
Wherever you park in Eastleigh, whether a trade counter, a supermarket car park or a client's drive, the wrap keeps working while you do.

What van wraps cost in Eastleigh

Below is the guide pricing we use for van wraps: from £795 up to £3,850 per van, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.

Van wraps in Eastleigh: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. 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

The main drivers are van size, how much is covered, how complex the panels are, design time and whether old graphics have to come off first. Ribbed sides and deep recesses take longer to fit. All prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after we've checked your van details and artwork.

Options for your Eastleigh project

Part wrap

Sides and rear printed over your factory paint, which does part of the design work.

Colour change plus graphics

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

Full wrap

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

Rules for vehicle graphics in Eastleigh

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 Eastleigh and Hampshire

We take on work in Eastleigh, across Hampshire and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Addresses in SO50, SO53 and SO18 are all within our Eastleigh coverage. From Southampton, Eastleigh is roughly 4.9 miles to the north-east.

Nearby towns we also cover

No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for van wraps in Eastleigh and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.

More signs in Eastleigh

All sign types in Eastleigh · Van wraps across Hampshire

Fixing / installation	Applied under cover over clean, sound factory paint, with edges worked into recesses
Consent	Not usually needed for a working van; update the V5C if the main colour changes
Typical lifespan	Manufacturers commonly rate cast wrap film around 5–7 years on vertical panels; roofs age faster