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.

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.

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.

Why is there a price range for window and door lettering rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £95 to £480 per window + 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 Hawick.

Can you handle window and door lettering for a business in Hawick?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Hawick and the rest of the Scottish Borders as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

Can you work to an opening date in Hawick?

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.

Window and door lettering in the Scottish Borders

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 the Scottish Borders?

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

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders

Use these figures to budget: £95 to £480 per window is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.

Window & door lettering in the Scottish Borders: 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 the Scottish Borders

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

Two-colour traditional

Outlines and shadows imitating hand-painted signs.

Window set

Name, trade and services across the glass.

Gold and metallic

Metallic vinyl, often outlined in black.

Towns in the Scottish Borders

Towns in the Scottish Borders we cover for window and door lettering are listed below. Each has its own page with guide prices and the steps involved, and if your town is not listed, we still cover it.

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