Can people read window lettering at night?

Yes, but it reads differently. Cut vinyl isn't lit, so after dark, with lights on inside, opaque letters can look like dark shapes against the bright interior, whatever their colour. Bold letters stay legible; thin strokes are harder to pick out from the street.

Is there a typical lead time for window and door lettering in Dundee?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

Is gold vinyl the same as gold leaf?

No. Gold vinyl is a metallic film cut by machine and applied like other lettering, for a gilded look at lower cost. Gold leaf is real metal applied by hand, with a deeper shine. From the pavement, metallic vinyl with a black outline reads as signwriting.

How much does door lettering cost?

Door lettering with opening hours has a guide price of £95–£245 + VAT, supplied and fitted, and a full window set £195–£480 + VAT. Gold or metallic vinyl adds a guide £30–£120 + VAT. The price is confirmed once we see photos and wording.

Do you work across Angus and Dundee or only in Dundee?

Across all of Angus and Dundee, and the rest of the UK too. Dundee is simply one of the places we list, and enquiries from anywhere nearby follow exactly the same steps: photos or a survey, a scaled proof, a written price, then making and fitting once you sign off the design.

Can I get a fixed price for window and door lettering in Dundee before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £95 to £480 per window 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 and door lettering in Angus and Dundee

Window lettering is text or simple logos cut from self-adhesive vinyl, with no background film, applied to glass doors and windows to show a name, opening hours and contact details.

Why choose window and door lettering in Angus and Dundee?

Upper-floor offices in Dundee with a street door can letter the glass with company names, so visitors find the right entrance.
Taking on a new unit in Dundee? Door lettering often goes up first, showing your name while the rest is planned.
Barbers and cafés on a Dundee high street need clear opening hours, as many customers pass first and return later.

Guide prices in Angus and Dundee

Budgeting for window and door lettering? The guide below runs from £95 to £480 per window. VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking the artwork.

Window & door lettering in Angus and Dundee: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Door lettering and opening hours	£95 – £245	£114 – £294
Full window lettering set	£195 – £480	£234 – £576
Gold or metallic effect vinyl	£30 – £120	£36 – £144

Door lettering with opening hours is guided at £95–£245, and a full window set at £195–£480, supplied and fitted, excluding VAT. Gold or metallic vinyl adds a guide £30–£120 + VAT.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Angus and Dundee

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 and door lettering is approved, we confirm the heights for any manifestation and raise any planning point with you.

Options worth considering

Door set

Name, opening hours and a contact line.

Window set

Name, trade and services across the glass.

Frosted lettering

Etch-effect vinyl that looks sandblasted.

Towns in Angus and Dundee

The towns below are all part of our coverage of Angus and Dundee. Each link opens the window and door lettering page for that town, with guide prices, consent notes and how to get a quote.

Photos of the building, window or vehicle, plus approximate sizes, are enough for us to quote window and door lettering anywhere in Angus and Dundee. There is no charge for the quote and no commitment until you approve the proof.