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.

How long does door lettering take to fit?

Not long on site. A door set with a name and opening hours typically takes under an hour once the glass is clean, and a full window set a few hours, depending on the amount of text and any old lettering to remove.

What makes window and door lettering 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 Purley is £95–£480 per window + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

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 long does it take to get window and door lettering in Purley?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Will someone visit my premises in Purley 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 and door lettering in Purley

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.

Points in favour of window and door lettering in Purley

Barbers and cafés on a Purley high street need clear opening hours, as many customers pass first and return later.
Clinics in Purley, from dentists to physiotherapists, can show the practice name, hours and phone line clearly on the door.
Estate agents and solicitors in Purley often choose metallic or frosted lettering for a quieter look on a glazed front.

What window and door lettering cost in Purley

Guide prices start from £95 and go up to £480 per window, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.

Window & door lettering in Purley: 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.

Options for your Purley project

Door set

Name, opening hours and a contact line.

Gold and metallic

Metallic vinyl, often outlined in black.

Window set

Name, trade and services across the glass.

Rules for window and glass graphics in Purley

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 Purley and Greater London

We take on work in Purley, across Greater London and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Addresses in CR8, CR2, CR5 and SM6 are all within our Purley coverage. Roughly 12 miles separate Purley from central London, which lies to the north.

Neighbouring towns

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

More signs in Purley

All sign types in Purley · Window and door lettering across Greater London

Typical size	Door sets around 600 by 400 mm; names 75–150 mm tall
Typical lifespan	Typically several years outdoors by manufacturer ratings
Materials	Cut vinyl: colours, metallics and etch-effect frost