Could the consent process affect the timing of my job in Edinburgh?

It can. Not every job needs an application, but where express consent is required the council's decision typically takes several weeks, and fitting typically waits until it is granted. We check this at the start, so the timetable you receive with your quote allows for consent where it applies, along with the proof approval stage.

Can you remove a previous tenant's graphics?

Yes. Old vinyl is warmed and peeled, and leftover adhesive is cleaned off so new graphics bond properly. Removal has a guide price of £6–£15 per m² + VAT, depending on the film's age, confirmed after survey, and can be done in the same visit.

Do we have to close for fitting?

Usually not. A single shopfront is typically fitted in a few hours once the glass is clean, and the fitter needs only a clear strip by the window. Large or high frontages take longer, and the work can usually be booked before opening or after closing.

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.

What makes window graphics 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 Edinburgh is £28–£58 per m² + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

Will someone visit my premises in Edinburgh before quoting?

If the job needs it, yes. For signs fixed to a building, anything illuminated or work at height, we arrange a survey to measure, check the wall and plan access. For window graphics, lettering and many vehicle jobs, clear photos with measurements are often enough, and we only visit if something needs a closer look.

Window graphics in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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.

Why choose window graphics in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

If your Edinburgh premises is in a conservation area, we check with the council first, as large window graphics can be restricted.
Seasonal sales in Edinburgh are simpler to promote when a fixed-size window panel is just reprinted for each campaign.
Empty units in Edinburgh can be dressed with printed vinyl so they look cared for while being let.

Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians

We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For window graphics the range is £28–£58 per m², not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.

Window graphics in Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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

Many small panes take longer than one large one. Access, design time and old graphics removal (guide £6–£15 per m² + VAT) also count; the price is confirmed after survey and artwork check.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Scottish planning authorities vary on whether window graphics count as advertisements. Much internal vinyl is outside control or allowed, but a conservation area or listed frontage can restrict larger graphics, and listed building consent may be relevant too. Safety is the other consideration. Scotland's building standards have their own guidance on making glazing visible, while in workplaces the 1992 Workplace Regulations (regulation 14) require marking where necessary. Before the proof for window graphics is approved, we confirm the heights for any manifestation and raise any planning point with you.

Options worth considering

Promotion panels

Fixed-size removable panels, reprinted per campaign.

Outside laminated

Laminated print for glass you can't reach inside.

Static cling

Adhesive-free film for short-term messages inside.

Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, the first step is the same: send photos and rough sizes for a free quote on window graphics. You approve a proof to scale before anything is made.