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.

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.

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

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 graphics go on a glass door too?

Yes, and the door is often where people look first. We keep graphics clear of the handle and push plate, laminate anything on the outside face, and leave a clear area at eye level if staff need to see who's coming in.

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

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.

Why is there a price range for window graphics rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £28 to £58 per m² + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Birmingham.

Window graphics in the West Midlands

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 the West Midlands?

If your Birmingham premises is in a conservation area, we check with the council first, as large window graphics can be restricted.
When a Birmingham unit changes hands with old graphics still up, removal and rebranding can happen in one visit.
Shoppers on a Birmingham high street decide in seconds whether to step in; a printed window tells them what you sell.

Guide prices in the West Midlands

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 the West Midlands: 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.

Rules for window and glass graphics in the West Midlands

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.

Options worth considering

Static cling

Adhesive-free film for short-term messages inside.

Reverse-printed inside

Mirror-printed film fitted behind the glass.

Promotion panels

Fixed-size removable panels, reprinted per campaign.

Towns in the West Midlands

Pick your town below to see the page for window graphics there. The list shows the main towns in the West Midlands; smaller places around them are covered too.

Whether your business is in a busy centre or a quieter corner of the West Midlands, getting a quote for window graphics is free. Share photos and sizes, then approve the proof before anything is made.