Do you need print-ready artwork for a van wrap?

No. A logo file, your brand colours and the wording you want are enough to start. The design is laid out on a scale template of your van, with each side, the front and the rear doors shown on the proof. If you already have a full wrap design, we check it against the template so nothing lands on a handle or door gap.

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.

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.

Do you cover smaller places near Northampton as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Northampton itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Northamptonshire 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.

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 Northampton is £795–£3,850 per van + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

When could work on van wraps go ahead in Northampton?

Fitting is typically scheduled once three things are in place: you have approved the proof, the materials are made or delivered, and any consent the job needs has been granted. For many jobs that is typically a few weeks from approval; illuminated or larger fabricated signs typically take longer, and consent decisions run to their own timetable.

Van wraps in Northamptonshire

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.

Why choose van wraps in Northamptonshire?

Every day your van spends parked outside a customer's house in Northampton is a day the neighbours see your name, services and number at eye level.
Wherever you park in Northampton, 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 Northampton can help it go back in better condition.

Guide prices in Northamptonshire

Pricing for van wraps is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £795 to £3,850 per van + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.

Van wraps in Northamptonshire: 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.

Rules for vehicle graphics in Northamptonshire

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.

Options worth considering

Reflective details

Retroreflective film for stripes or lettering that shows up in headlights.

Part wrap

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

Full wrap

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

Towns in Northamptonshire

We take on van wraps in all of these towns across Northamptonshire, and in the smaller places, estates and business parks between them. Select a town to open its own page.

Ready when you are. Request a free quote for van wraps in Northamptonshire and attach whatever you have: snapshots, dimensions, a logo file. We send a scaled drawing, and nothing goes ahead without your sign-off.