Signwriters in Paignton
Helping local businesses get seen online, on the road and in print.
Sign Writing | Van Signs & Business Card Printing for Paignton
Van signwriting Paignton. With 47 years experience in van lettering in the Paignton , Newton Abbot and Torquay area, I can offer a wide range of help and design skills to get you the best from your van graphics. I understand that everyone has a budget.
Our starting prices are shown below, however, when there are larger budgets, there is a huge scope for your van livery.
A small signwritten van can start from as low as £100 depending on the design and layout.
If you choose to work with me you'll enjoy a no fuss, jargon free and an easy approach. Websites and and hosting can be confusing...let me take all that away for you, filter out all the techy bits and tell you what we need to do to get your website online and working for you.
Take a look at my extensive sample sites and please feel free to get in touch for a chat to run through your options.
Having worked for small businesses & start-ups for some 40 years, I feel I have a reasonable idea of the needs of a small business online.
Starting at only £299.00
Paignton Business Cards at great prices
Sign Art can offer a wide selection of business cards to suit your budget.
We proof the designs and make sure the business image has continuity across the whole of your branding.
Sign Makers for Paignton
Shop signs, window graphics and van signwriting, made in Newton Abbot by someone who has been doing this since 1979. If you run a business in Paignton and you need a sign, you have a choice to make. You can hand the job to a large operation in Exeter that covers Paignton from a distance, or you can call an experienced sign maker who will actually come and look at your frontage before quoting. Sign Art is based at Milber in Newton Abbot, a short drive from Paignton. Close enough to see your premises properly, price the real job, and fit the sign when it’s ready. You’re probably reading this because you’ve got a specific job in mind. A new fascia for a shop on Torquay Road or Winner Street. Fresh window graphics for a café near the harbour. A van that needs to earn its keep on the trade run out to Yalberton. Below is what you actually need to know before you get in touch, not a catalogue of everything a sign shop can sell you.
We already work in Totnes
We’ve made and fitted signage for businesses across Paignton and Torbay, so this isn’t a page bolted on to catch searches. Paignton work includes: Big Ant Group, shop front signage in Paignton. Pirates Bay Crazy Golf, Paignton. Paignton is a busy trading town with a high street, a harbour and a strong holiday trade, which means your sign is competing for attention against a lot of other frontages and a lot of passing footfall. A sign that reads clearly at a glance, and holds its colour through a seafront winter, earns its place quickly. That’s the sort of thing we’ll talk through with you before you commit to anything.
What we make most often for Paignton businesses
Shop fascias and frontage signs. The sign above your door is the first thing a customer reads about you, and on a street like Winner Street or Torquay Road it’s up against every other frontage for a glance. We design it, make it, and fit it, in materials that stand up to salt air and Devon weather.
Window graphics. Cut vinyl lettering, frosted privacy film, full printed window displays. Good for a retail frontage that needs to say what you do at a glance, and for offices and salons that want light without a fishbowl.
Van and vehicle signwriting. Your van is free advertising on every trip between Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot. We cut and apply professional-grade vinyl by hand. A simple name and number, or a full wrap, we’ll tell you straight what suits your vehicle and your budget.
Banners, A-boards and printed signage. PVC banners for events and promotions, pavement A-boards to pull in passing trade along the front, and the smaller printed pieces that keep a business looking consistent.
What our customers say
“Cannot thank Leigh enough for all his work for the Big Ant Group, amazing service and delivered everything on time and to budget. Would recommend Sign Art highly.” Ray, Big Ant Group, Paignton, September 2019
“Superb quality stickers for my moped and friendly service A+++++” Ray, January 2023
“Sign Art offer an excellent service with prompt turnaround and outstanding results. We would happily recommend them to anyone.” Stephen, July 2019
How the process works
You get in touch and tell us what you need, or what problem you’re trying to solve. We come and look if it’s a fitted sign. For Paignton that’s a straightforward trip, so it’s no bother to see the site properly and measure up. You get a clear quote for the actual job, with honest advice on what will and won’t work for your frontage and budget. We make it, and for fitted signage we install it ourselves.
A bit about who you're dealing with
Leigh started signwriting in 1979 and has spent more than 45 years in the trade, from hand-painted lettering through to modern cut vinyl and large-format print. That experience is the reason we can look at a job and tell you what will actually last on a seafront frontage, or which material won’t lift the first winter. Trained under master signwriters from 1979, and still doing the work.
Get a sign that does its job
If you’ve got a frontage, a window or a van in Paignton that needs sorting, call and talk it through. No obligation, and honest advice either way.
Call Sign Art, Milber Services, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4AU
Affordable Signs in Paignton.
Visit us, give me a call, or send us an email. We’ll here to help you choose the right option for your business.
Van Signwriting and Signs in Paignton
Van graphics, magnetic signs, shop fascias and banners, made in Newton Abbot and fitted across Paignton and Torbay.
Your van is the cheapest advertising you will ever buy. It sits outside every job, drives every road between Paignton and Newton Abbot, and gets seen by people who would never find you online. The only question is whether it’s working for you or just moving about blank. We’ve been signwriting vehicles since 1979, and we cover Paignton from our workshop at Milber in Newton Abbot.
Van and vehicle signwriting
We cut and apply professional-grade vinyl by hand, not printed and slapped on in one sheet. That matters on a van, because hand-applied lettering follows the panels, sits flat around the body lines, and lasts. Done properly, vehicle graphics hold up for years on a working van in Devon weather. Van signwriting starts from £100. A simple setup is your name, trade and phone number on both sides and the rear, which is all most tradespeople actually need to get calls. If you want more, we can take it up to a full graphic wrap. We’ll look at your vehicle and tell you straight what earns its keep and what’s just spending money. If you run more than one vehicle, we’ll keep the layout consistent across all of them so the fleet reads as one brand on the road. Talk to us about the job and we’ll price it for the number of vans, not per sign off a list.
Magnetic signs for taxis, trade and temporary use
Magnetic signs are the practical choice when you don’t want to commit vinyl to the paintwork. They go on, they come off clean, and they move from one vehicle to the next. Useful for taxi and private-hire drivers working the Torbay trade, anyone using a personal car for work, and businesses that want signage without permanent modification.
Ours start from £55 a pair. We cut them up to 610mm high, and the size most people go for is 200mm by 600mm, which fits a car door well and holds a business name, number and a line of service. They’re printed in bold, weather-resistant colour and last two to three years or more depending on how hard they’re used.
One honest word of advice: magnetics need to come off and the panel wiped down every so often, because grit and water sitting under a magnet is what marks paint, not the magnet itself. We’ll tell you how to look after them when you collect.
Shop signs and fascias
A good fascia is the first thing a customer reads about your business, and on a Paignton high street it’s competing with every other frontage for a glance. We design, make and fit shop signs that hold their colour in seafront weather and suit the building they’re going on. We cover shop signage in full on our main Sign Makers page.
PVC banners
Printed PVC banners for events, promotions, sales and site hoardings. Weather-resistant for outdoor use, eyeleted for fixing, and made to whatever size the space needs. Good for a short-term push when a permanent sign isn't the answer.
Business cards and print
Because we design your signage and van graphics, we can match your business cards and printed items to the same branding. One brief, one point of contact, everything consistent across the van, the frontage and the card in someone's hand.
How we work
You tell us the job. We give you honest advice and a clear quote with no hidden extras. For anything going to print or vinyl, we take payment before we produce the print-ready artwork, which is standard practice and keeps the job moving. Then we make it, and for fitted signage we fit it ourselves.
Call Sign Art Sign Art, Milber Services, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4AU
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How long does vehicle graphics installation take?
Most van signwriting projects are completed within 1-2 days, depending on complexity. Simple lettering and partial graphics can often be completed in 4-6 hours, while full van wraps require 1-2 days for preparation, application, and finishing. We work efficiently to minimise downtime for your commercial vehicle.
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Will van signwriting damage my vehicle's paintwork?
No. Professional vehicle graphics use high-quality vinyl designed to protect your paintwork. When removed by experts, the vinyl comes away cleanly without damage.
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How long do van graphics last?
With proper care, professional van signwriting typically lasts 5 years. Lifespan depends on factors including material quality, installation expertise, vehicle usage, and maintenance. We use premium vinyl that's specifically designed for long-term vehicle applications in all weather conditions.
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Do you offer design services?
Absolutely. As an experienced desiger I create custom graphics that effectively communicate your brand. Whether you need a complete design from scratch or want to adapt existing branding for vehicle graphics, we provide professional design services as part of our comprehensive sign solutions.
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Can I see a preview before production?
Yes. We provide detailed mock-ups and design proofs for all van signwriting and sign projects. You'll see exactly how your vehicle graphics or signs will look before we begin production, with opportunities for revisions until you're completely satisfied
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Do you install signs on-site?
Not currently.
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Can you supply magnetic taxi and van signs?
Magnetic taxi signs are widely used and legal when they meet local licensing requirements. We ensure all taxi signage complies with relevant regulations while providing clear visibility of your business details. We're familiar with Paigntons taxi licensing standards and can advise on compliant designs.
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What payment methods do you accept?
We accept various payment methods including cash, bank transfer, debit cards, and credit cards. For larger fleet graphics or commercial sign projects, we can arrange staged payments. Speak with us about payment options that suit your business needs.