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Van wraps · Maidstone

Van wraps in Maidstone

Every business in Maidstone wants its signage to do one job properly, whether that means being read from the road, giving a little privacy or making glass obvious to people walking towards it. Our approach to van wraps starts there, with sizes and materials chosen for the building or vehicle in question. We work UK-wide, so enquiries from Maidstone and across Kent follow one straightforward process.

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.

What van wraps can do for businesses in Maidstone

  • Slow school-run and commuter traffic through Maidstone gives side panels time to be read, which rewards a short services list and large lettering.
  • Vans left overnight on residential streets in Maidstone carry on advertising in the evenings and at weekends, when people are at home and more likely to notice.
  • If you trade across Kent as well as Maidstone, a wrapped van takes the same branding to every job without paying for advertising space.

What van wraps cost in Maidstone

The figures in this table are guide prices, from £795 to £3,850 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.

Van wraps in Maidstone: 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

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 Maidstone project

Part wrap

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

Gloss, satin or matt laminate

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

Colour change plus graphics

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

Rules for vehicle graphics in Maidstone

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 Maidstone and Kent

Jobs in Maidstone 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 Maidstone include ME16, ME15 and ME14.

Also within reach of Maidstone

Ready to price van wraps in Maidstone? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.

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Van wraps in Maidstone: questions

Is there a typical lead time for van wraps in Maidstone?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

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.

How long does a van wrap last?

Manufacturers commonly rate quality cast wrap film for around 5–7 years on vertical panels such as the sides and rear doors. The roof and bonnet face the sun and weather directly, so they age faster. Colour, climate, parking and washing habits all make a difference, and a van kept out of direct sun and washed gently will usually look better for longer.

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.

How do I get a quote for van wraps in Maidstone?

Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp and include a few photos, rough sizes and any logo files you have. We check the details, arrange a survey where one is needed, then send a fixed written price with a design drawn to scale. The quote is free, and nothing is made until you approve it.

What makes van wraps more or less expensive?

Size and quantity come first, then the material or film, any lighting, the height of the work and the equipment needed to reach it, and the state of the surface or old sign being replaced. Against that, the guide for a job in Maidstone is £795–£3,850 per van + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

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