List the vehicles.
Send the make, model and body type of each vehicle, with photographs. Note what is hired, owned or due for replacement.
Sector group · 4 vehicle types
Construction & plant vehicle graphics.
Tippers, skip lorries, plant and scaffold wagons. Branding and markings that cope with site work, mud and the pressure washer.
Construction vehicle graphics are scraped, loaded against and pressure washed far more than a typical van's, so the layout should put branding on the panels most likely to stay intact.
What construction vehicles need from their graphics.
Construction vehicles are seen in two places: on the road between yard and site, and on the site itself. On the road, the job is the same as any business vehicle: a clear name, a number and a recognisable look. On site, graphics also help people identify the contractor, the fleet number and which vehicle belongs to whom, and they may sit beside reflective markings your client or the work requires.
The vehicles are harder on graphics than a typical van. Tipper bodies are scraped by loads, skip lorries carry chains and hooks, scaffold wagons are loaded with tubes and boards, and everything is pressure washed. We position branding on the panels that survive the work, such as cab doors, headboards and body sides above the worst of the damage, and use materials suited to the surface.
Many firms in this group also run vans and pickups. A consistent layout across the lot, from the 3.5-tonne tipper to the site manager’s pickup, makes a small fleet look organised. For vehicles working on or beside the highway, see our highways & utilities page and the Chapter 8 guide.
Find your business type.
Choose the vehicle type for layout advice, markings to check and practical points.
Groundworks & plant ↗
Excavators, dumpers and support vans: fleet numbers, branding and markings that survive site use.
Scaffolding ↗
Dropside and flatbed wagons where the load hides half the body: put the name where it stays visible.
Skip hire ↗
Skip loaders seen at every drop and collection. Cab and body branding that copes with chains and hooks.
Tipper trucks ↗
From 3.5-tonne tippers to larger bodies: graphics positioned clear of the tipping and loading damage.
Highways & utilities ↗
Chapter 8 rear chevron kits, reflective markings and fleet identification for roadside work.
Construction vehicle graphics that survive site work
Tipper truck graphics clear of the load
Tipper bodies are struck by every load and every tip, so the most reliable places for a name are the cab doors, the headboard and the upper body sides. Tipper truck graphics are quoted from photographs and the make and model, whatever the size of the body. Keep body lettering simple so a damaged section can be replaced quickly without reprinting a whole panel.
Skip lorry graphics seen at every drop
A skip loader is seen at every delivery and collection, often on residential streets. Skip lorry graphics should give the company name and a phone number in large, simple lettering on the cab and body, positioned clear of chains, hooks and lifting arms. Using the same colours as your skips links the two in people's minds when they next need one.
Plant vehicle graphics and fleet numbers
On a busy site, plant needs to be identified quickly by contractor and fleet number. Plant vehicle graphics usually combine a logo, a large fleet number and any reflective markings your client asks for. Excavators and dumpers have few flat areas, so photographs of each machine help us find panels where lettering will sit flat and stay readable.
List your vehicles and send photos of each type, and we will propose construction vehicle graphics that can be fitted in batches. Ask for a quote.
Options and prices.
Vans priced from packages · trucks quoted
Branding that is quick to replace.
Site vehicles get damaged. Simple cut-vinyl branding is easy to repair or replace panel by panel, which is why many construction firms keep the body graphics straightforward and save printed artwork for cab doors and tailgates.
For vans and pickups fitted within 30 miles of our Norwich workshop, the published packages below apply. Tippers, skip lorries, plant and larger vehicles are quoted individually. All prices are “from” and + VAT, confirmed by quotation.
ASK FOR A QUOTE ↗01
Basic van graphics, from £149 + VAT
Name in one colour on the bonnet, sides and rear, phone and web address lower down: a sensible start for site vans.
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Standard van graphics, from £210 + VAT
Adds a second colour or panel infill and a cut or printed logo, so support vans match the trucks.
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Pro van graphics, from £455 + VAT
Up to three bespoke design ideas, plus a large logo or graphic on the rear quarters and the back of the van.
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Trucks, plant & reflective kits, quoted
Cab and body branding, fleet numbers and Chapter 8 reflective kits for most mainstream vehicles, or bespoke cut reflectives.
Van package prices are our published from-prices. Everything else is priced to the vehicle and specification.
Practical points on site vehicles.
Check the markings with your client. Main contractors, local authorities and utilities often set their own requirements for reflective markings and identification. Ask for their current specification before we design, and check the current Chapter 8 guidance where it applies.
Fleet numbers you can read. A large, plain fleet number on the cab and rear helps site teams and your yard staff. Agree the numbering before production so replacements match.
Expect wear. Position branding away from the tipping edge, the hook and the areas that are loaded by hand. Keep a few spare panels for the most exposed positions.
Hand back the right way. If plant or trucks are hired or leased, check the agreement. Graphics are semi-permanent and can be removed, but your supplier may set conditions.
From the yard to a finished fleet.
Agree the standard.
We design one layout and scale it to each body, with fleet numbers and any client markings shown for approval.
Produce and cut.
Branding is cut or printed in Norwich. Reflectives are cut on our drag-knife and laser cutters from up-to-date vehicle outlines.
Fit in batches.
Vehicles can come to the workshop in turn, or ask about posted kits and on-site fitting for vehicles that are hard to release.
What to send us.
- A list of vehicles with make, model, body type and registration or fleet number.
- Photographs of each side, the rear and the cab, including headboards and tail lifts.
- Your client’s or main contractor’s marking and identification requirements, if any.
- Your logo files and the fleet numbering you want to use.
- Which vehicles can come to Norwich, and which would need on-site fitting or a posted kit.
A little more guidance.
Chapter 8 chevrons explained ↗
What rear chevrons are, who asks for them, and what to check before fitting.
Cast or calendered vinyl? ↗
Why the film choice matters on flat bodies, rivets and curves.
Graphics on a leased van ↗
Branding hired or financed vehicles without problems at hand-back.
Your questions. Answered.
Do you put graphics on lorries and plant, or just vans?
Both. Our range runs from simple lettering to a full colour-change wrap on a 56-seater coach, and we print up to roughly 1.5m wide, so large bodies are not a problem. Trucks and plant are quoted individually.
Can you supply Chapter 8 chevrons for my vehicles?
We supply Chapter 8 reflective kits for most mainstream vehicles and can cut bespoke reflectives. Check the current guidance and your client’s requirements first; our Chapter 8 guide explains the basics.
Can kits be posted to our yard?
Yes, where the graphics suit self-installation. We hold databases of vehicle outlines and can post kits, including reflective kits, if you are not local.
How do we keep the fleet consistent as vehicles change?
We keep your approved artwork and layout, so a replacement tipper or van can be lettered to match. Tell us the new make and model when it arrives.
What does a construction van cost to letter?
Van packages start from £149 + VAT (Basic), £210 + VAT (Standard) and £455 + VAT (Pro) when fitted within 30 miles of Norwich. Your quote confirms the price.
Discuss a project.
List your vehicles and body types, say whether any work on the highway, and send photographs. We will quote branding and markings together.
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