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Vehicle wrap & graphics removal · Portsmouth

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth

When it comes to vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth, the useful questions are practical ones. What size? Which material? Is consent needed, and what will it cost? This page answers them. We supply and fit signs, window graphics and vehicle livery throughout the UK, Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire included, with a scaled proof and a fixed price agreed before anything is made.

From £245 per vehicle + VAT · UK guide price
Gloved hands peeling old vinyl wrap off a van with a heat gun

Vehicle wrap removal is the process of warming old vinyl graphics until the film releases, peeling it away at a low angle, then cleaning off leftover adhesive so the paint is ready to sell, return or re-wrap.

Why choose vehicle wrap and graphics removal for a business in Portsmouth?

  • After a business in Portsmouth changes hands, the new owners usually want the previous company's name and phone number off the vans.
  • Rebranding a Portsmouth business means the old name and number have to come off every vehicle before the new livery goes on.
  • When a Portsmouth firm takes on a contract with different branding rules, old graphics can come off and new livery go on as one planned job.

What vehicle wrap and graphics removal costs in Portsmouth

Here is the price picture for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth: a guide of £245 to £795 per vehicle, 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.

Vehicle wrap & graphics removal in Portsmouth: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. VAT (20%)
Lettering or part graphics removal£245 – £450£294 – £540
Full wrap removal£450 – £795£540 – £954

Guide prices start from £245 + VAT for removing lettering or part graphics, typically up to £450 + VAT. Full wrap removal is typically between £450 and £795 + VAT.

Options for your Portsmouth project

Chevron and reflective film removal

Thicker retroreflective markings, which usually take longer than standard vinyl.

Full wrap removal

All wrapped panels stripped and cleaned, ready for return, sale or re-wrap.

Window film removal

One-way vision and lettering taken off glass without blades near heater lines.

Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth: permission and rules

Removing graphics isn't usually a council matter. The point to watch is the V5C: if the wrap being removed changed the vehicle's main colour and DVLA was told at the time, update the colour back with DVLA and tell your insurer. Removing lettering or a part wrap over the original colour doesn't change the record. On a leased vehicle, check the return conditions for how graphics must be removed and how marks are charged. If the vehicle works on the highway, check whether your contract still needs Chapter 8 markings before they come off. These points are the same whether the vehicle is kept in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Covering Portsmouth and Hampshire

Wherever you are in Hampshire, Portsmouth included, the service is identical. We arrange a survey when the sign is fixed to a building or needs power, and we work from photographs, drawings or the make and model of the vehicle when that is enough to price graphics accurately. Around Portsmouth, that covers postcode districts such as PO1, PO5, PO4 and PO2. Roughly 16 miles separate Portsmouth from Southampton, which lies to the north-west.

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No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.

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Vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth: questions

How long does it take to remove a van wrap?

A full wrap typically takes about a day per van, and lettering or part graphics typically take a few hours. Sun-damaged or calendered film that breaks into small pieces can take considerably longer, as can heavy adhesive residue. We'll give you a typical time once we've seen photos of the film's condition.

What can delay vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Can you remove chevrons and reflective markings?

Yes, though retroreflective film is thicker and tougher than standard vinyl, so it usually takes longer and needs more heat and patience. Check first whether your contracts still need Chapter 8 markings on the vehicle; if they do, plan to have a new kit fitted when the old one comes off.

Can I get a fixed price for vehicle wrap and graphics removal in Portsmouth before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £245 to £795 per vehicle excluding VAT, then measure up or look at your photos and artwork. That gives a fixed written price reflecting the real size, materials, access and any design or consent work. You only commit once you accept that price and approve the proof.

Is it worth removing graphics before selling a van?

Often, yes. Many buyers prefer a plain vehicle they can brand themselves, and faded or cracked graphics make a van look tired. Removing them also takes your business name and phone number off a vehicle you no longer control. Check for ghosting afterwards and allow time for a polish before taking photos for the sale.

Is Portsmouth inside your coverage area for vehicle wrap and graphics removal?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Portsmouth 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.

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