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 need to visit before fitting?

Not always. For a single door or window, clear photos taken straight on with a tape measure in shot, plus glass sizes, are often enough for a scaled proof. A visit helps for large frontages, unusual glazing or old lettering to remove.

Is there a guide price for window and door lettering in Bournemouth?

Yes: £95–£480 per window + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

Can you work to an opening date in Bournemouth?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

Will window cleaning damage vinyl lettering?

Normal cleaning won't. Soapy water, a soft applicator and a squeegee are fine. The risk comes from blades pushed against letter edges and from strong solvents. If your windows are scraped regularly, ask for the lettering on the inside face, out of reach.

Is Bournemouth inside your coverage area for window and door lettering?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Bournemouth and every part of Dorset 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.

Window and door lettering in Dorset

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 Dorset?

Estate agents and solicitors in Bournemouth often choose metallic or frosted lettering for a quieter look on a glazed front.
When a Bournemouth business changes its number or hours, one line of vinyl is swapped rather than the whole door.
Clinics in Bournemouth, from dentists to physiotherapists, can show the practice name, hours and phone line clearly on the door.

Guide prices in Dorset

Below is the guide pricing we use for window and door lettering: from £95 up to £480 per window, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.

Window & door lettering in Dorset: 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

Price moves with characters and lines, fine detail, outlines, the number of doors and windows, and old lettering to remove; it's confirmed once we have photos and wording.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Dorset

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

Window set

Name, trade and services across the glass.

Frosted lettering

Etch-effect vinyl that looks sandblasted.

Two-colour traditional

Outlines and shadows imitating hand-painted signs.

Towns in Dorset

Your town not here? We still cover it. These are the main towns in Dorset with their own page for window and door lettering, each one setting out the same survey, proof and fitting steps.

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