Basic graphics, from £149 + VAT ↗
Single-colour cut vinyl company name on the bonnet, both sides and rear, with phone and web address on the lower sides and bottom of the rear doors.
Plumbers · electricians · builders · landscapers
Trades van graphics.
Your van sits outside every job you do. Make sure the neighbours can see who you are, what you do and how to book you.
Trades van graphics from our Norwich workshop are laid out around ladders, racking and sliding doors, so nothing important ends up hidden once the van is loaded and working.
Norwich workshop · NR6 6AQ · Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm
Built for the working van.
For a plumber, electrician, builder or landscaper, the van is often the first thing a new customer sees: parked on a driveway all day, waiting outside a merchant first thing in the morning, or lined up on a site next to other contractors. Trade van graphics have a simple job. They say who you are, what you do and how to reach you, clearly enough for someone walking past or sitting behind you in traffic.
That usually means fewer words than people expect. A list of twelve services in small lettering is hard to read from the pavement. Your business name, a short line that describes the trade (“Plumbing & heating”, “Domestic electrical”, “Landscaping & driveways”), a phone number and a web address do most of the work. Extra detail belongs where people stand close to the van, such as the rear doors.
Trade vans also come with practical constraints. Roof racks and ladders hide the top of the side panels. Racking, ply-lining and rear steps change how the van is loaded and where people stand. Dents, scuffs and old signwriting may need dealing with first. We plan the layout around the van you actually drive rather than a clean diagram.
What goes where.
Layout
Name high. Number low. Services short.
Most trade layouts follow the same logic, because it matches how people see a van. The bonnet is read in mirrors and by oncoming traffic. The sides are seen from the pavement and the driveway. The rear doors get the longest look, from drivers stuck behind you at lights or in a queue, so they deserve the clearest phone number on the van.
BonnetBusiness name
Side panelsName, logo and a short trade line
Lower sides & rear doorsPhone number and web address
If ladders sit on the roof, keep key lettering below the rack line. On a sliding side door, we place lettering so the door still opens cleanly and nothing important falls across a handle or shut line.
Trades van graphics: details that are easy to overlook
Plumber van graphics on a well-used van
Plumbers' vans are loaded and unloaded many times a day, with pipe racks on the roof and doors left open on driveways. Plumber van graphics should keep key lettering below the rack line and away from handles, so the name stays readable when the side door is open. Gas or heating scheme logos can sit close to the phone number, where customers look for reassurance.
Electrician van signwriting for mixed work
If you do both domestic and commercial jobs, your electrician van signwriting needs to speak to both without a long list. Pick one short trade line, such as domestic and commercial electrical, and let the website carry the detail. A change of mobile number is easier to manage with cut vinyl, as one line can be replaced on its own.
Builder van graphics in Norwich
Builders' vans are often parked on the same street for weeks during a job, giving neighbours plenty of chances to read them. The builder van graphics Norwich firms order from us are usually kept bold and simple, with the company name, a short description of the work and a number large enough to read from the other side of the road.
Tell us about the van, approve the layout and we will print, cut and fit your trades van graphics. Ask for a quote or call 01603 407786.
From basic lettering to a full wrap.
Most tradespeople start with clear cut-vinyl lettering and add colour, a logo or printed panels as the business grows. These are our published supply-and-fit packages for vans fitted within a 30-mile radius of the Norwich workshop. Every price is “from” and + VAT; your quote confirms the figure for your van.
Standard graphics, from £210 + VAT ↗
Everything in Basic plus social media details, a second colour or panel infill, and a cut or printed logo (subject to complexity and hi-res files).
Pro graphics, from £455 + VAT ↗
Adds design options beyond the regular layout (up to three ideas) and a large logo or graphic on the rear quarters and rear.
Part & full wraps ↗
Printed coverage of part or all of the van, for a colour change or a full-colour design. Priced by quote for your vehicle and artwork.
Prefer to fit graphics yourself? Our online shop sells supply-only van graphics from £95 + VAT for a Basic small van, and the design builder lets you lay out your own. For a fuller breakdown, read how much van graphics cost.
Practical points for working vans.
Bodywork first. Vinyl follows the surface it is applied to, so deep dents, flaking lacquer and poor repairs tend to show through. Graphics typically perform best on sound, original paint. Tell us about any repairs or previous signwriting when you send photographs.
Accreditation logos. Customers look for the marks of schemes and trade bodies. Only include logos you are entitled to use, and check the scheme’s own rules on how its logo may be displayed. Send the official artwork files rather than a screenshot.
Leased or financed vans. Check your agreement before booking. Our vehicle graphics are semi-permanent, so they can be removed or replaced, but your lease company may have its own conditions on graphics and return condition.
Time off the road. We have courtesy vehicles available while your van is with us; ask about this when you book so the week’s jobs are not disrupted.
What to send us.
A quick quote comes from good information. Before you get in touch, gather the following:
- The make, model and year of the van, plus wheelbase and roof height if you know them.
- Photographs of both sides, the rear and the bonnet, including any ladders, racks or tow bars.
- Your logo in the highest resolution you have; vector files are best.
- The exact wording: business name, trade line, phone number, web address and social handles.
- Any accreditation or supplier logos you want to show, in their official artwork.
- Whether you want supply and fit, or a supply-only kit to fit yourself.
A clear process. From start to finish.
01Tell us about the van.
Send the photographs, wording and logo files. No logo yet? Our in-house design department can create one or work with your designer.
02Approve the layout.
We lay the design out on your van model so you can check spelling, sizes and positions before anything is produced.
03Print and cut.
Graphics are printed on our 8-colour, 1440dpi printers or cut from in-stock coloured vinyl, using 3M and Metamark materials.
04Fit and hand back.
We fit at our Norwich workshop and agree a date that suits your work. We will explain how to look after the graphics when you collect.
Your questions. Answered.
How much do trade van graphics cost?
Our supply-and-fit packages start from £149 + VAT for Basic graphics, from £210 + VAT for Standard and from £455 + VAT for Pro, for vans fitted within 30 miles of our Norwich workshop. Wraps are quoted individually. The final price depends on the van and design, and is confirmed by quote.
Will the graphics damage my paintwork when they come off?
Vehicle graphics are semi-permanent and designed to be removed. On sound factory paint, quality vinyl usually comes away cleanly. Resprayed or damaged areas carry more risk, so mention any previous repairs when you ask for a quote.
How long will the graphics last?
Using 3M and Metamark materials, our van graphics will last up to 7 years if looked after correctly. Regular hand washing and avoiding harsh chemicals or aggressive pressure washing at the edges help them last.
I’ve added a new service. Do I need all-new graphics?
Not necessarily. Because the vinyl is semi-permanent, individual lines such as a phone number or service list can be removed and replaced quickly, leaving the rest of the van as it is.
Can I keep working while my van is being done?
We have courtesy vehicles available while a van is off the road. Ask when you book so we can check availability for your dates.
A little more guidance.
How much do van graphics cost?
What changes the price, from lettering to wraps, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Full wrap or part graphics?
Compare coverage, cost and impact before choosing how much of the van to cover.
Vehicle graphics in Norwich.
Bring your van to our Norwich workshop for design, production and fitting.
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Discuss a project.
Tell us about your vehicle, the graphics you need and the date you are working towards. Send photographs and the make, model and year if you have them.
Broadland Digital, Vulcan House, Vulcan Road North, Norwich, NR6 6AQ · Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm