How big can one window graphic be?

As big as the pane. Film comes on rolls, so glass wider than a roll is printed in panels and joined with a slight overlap where the design hides it. The proof shows where every join falls before anything is printed.

What is the typical timescale for window graphics 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 Reading.

What do you need from me to quote for window graphics in Reading?

Photos are the most useful start: the whole frontage, window or vehicle, plus a close-up of the area involved. Add rough measurements, your logo or artwork if you have it, and the address. From that we can say whether a survey visit is needed and send a written quote, followed by a proof for you to approve.

Will window graphics damage the glass?

Normally not. Window film adhesives release when warmed, and any residue cleans off the glass. The exceptions are coated or specialist glass, where we follow the maker's guidance, and dark films on large sunny panes, which can stress some glass.

Can you match our brand colours?

Closely, in most cases. Print builds colour from a small set of inks, so some vivid oranges, greens and metallics can't be matched exactly. Send your brand colour references; for a critical colour, we can print a sample to compare first.

Can I get a fixed price for window graphics in Reading before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £28 to £58 per m² 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.

Window graphics in Reading

Window graphics are full-colour images or branding printed on self-adhesive vinyl and applied to glass, outside or reverse-printed for the inside, so the window works as a sign.

The case for window graphics in Reading

Cafés and takeaways in Reading trading into the evening can leave clear areas so the lit interior still shows.
On a corner unit in Reading, glass facing two streets lets one set of graphics catch people from both directions.
For gyms and studios in Reading, a window graphic can screen the training floor while advertising classes and memberships.

What window graphics cost in Reading

Below is the guide pricing we use for window graphics: from £28 up to £58 per m², before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.

Window graphics in Reading: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Printed window vinyl, per m²	£28 – £58	£33.60 – £69.60
Minimum job	£225	£270
Removal of old graphics, per m²	£6 – £15	£7.20 – £18

Printed window vinyl is guided at £28–£58 per m², supplied and fitted, excluding VAT, with a £225 + VAT minimum. Reverse printing, double-sided images and outside lamination cost more.

Options for your Reading project

Reverse-printed inside

Mirror-printed film fitted behind the glass.

Static cling

Adhesive-free film for short-term messages inside.

Promotion panels

Fixed-size removable panels, reprinted per campaign.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Reading

Most businesses ask two things about glass: do I need permission, and does it need marking? On permission, councils in England take differing views on window graphics; inside-the-glass work is often outside control or allowed, while big graphics on listed shopfronts or in conservation areas can be restricted. We check before you commit. On marking, Approved Document K recommends manifestation at 850–1000 mm and 1400–1600 mm above floor level on glazing people could walk into, and the Workplace Regulations 1992 (regulation 14) cover transparent surfaces at work. Our proof shows the heights, so you can see the result before anything is cut.

Covering Reading and Berkshire

Jobs in Reading are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Berkshire: 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. The Reading postcode districts we quote for include RG1, RG4, RG30 and RG6.

Neighbouring towns

Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on window graphics in Reading; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.

Typical lead time	typically fitted 1–2 weeks after proof approval
Typical size	One door panel to a full frontage
Typical lifespan	Typically several years outdoors by manufacturer ratings; longer inside