Van Wraps for Contractors: Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster Cost and Design Guide

Quick answer: A full wrap on a cargo van like a Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ram ProMaster costs $4,000–$7,000 at Ardor Printing, depending on roof height and length: compact vans run $4,000–$4,800, full-size low-roof vans $4,800–$5,800 and high-roof vans $5,500–$7,000. Partial wraps start at $2,500, and lettering starts at $350. Ardor Printing in Snohomish, WA designs, prints and installs van wraps. As an authorized WEATHER GUARD dealer, we can also upfit the same van with shelving and ladder racks under one roof.

Key takeaways

• Van size is the biggest price driver. A high-roof extended Sprinter has nearly twice the wrap area of a Transit Connect.
• The rear doors are your most-read panel. Drivers stuck behind you in traffic read them for minutes at a time.
• Plan the wrap and the upfit together so ladder racks, roof racks and shelving don't cover your phone number.
• Fleets get the best value. One approved design can be rolled out across every van, with fleet pricing.

How much does a van wrap cost?

These are Ardor Printing's current prices, including design and printing. Your exact quote depends on your van's configuration, the film and whether any old graphics need to come off first. For pickups and box trucks, see our truck wrap cost guide.

Full wrap, partial wrap or lettering?

• Full wrap: Every painted panel is covered. Best when the van is your main marketing, when you want a brand color that doesn't match the paint, or when you're rebranding a fleet.
• Partial wrap: Graphics cover part of the van (often the rear half, the sides and the doors) and blend into the factory white. A partial wrap can look like a full wrap for about 30% to 50% less.
• Lettering and logos: Cut vinyl for your logo, services, phone number and website. A clean, affordable choice for new businesses and backup vans.

Still deciding? We compare the options in half wraps vs. full wraps.

7 van wrap design tips that make the phone ring

1. Pass the 3-second test. Someone should know who you are and what you do in the time it takes to drive past.
2. Make the phone number and website big on both sides and on the rear doors.
3. Design the rear doors like a billboard. Keep it simple: logo, service and phone number.
4. Keep key information away from seams, handles and body lines so nothing gets cut in half when the doors open.
5. Use high contrast. Dark text on light backgrounds (or the reverse) reads best in Seattle's gray weather.
6. Use perforated window film on the rear windows. It looks solid from outside and stays see-through from inside.
7. Build a fleet template. Consistent placement makes every van instantly recognizable.

A note for Washington contractors: state rules (WAC 296-200A-300) allow registered contractors to leave their registration number off company vehicles. Many still add it with "licensed, bonded and insured" to build trust with homeowners.

Sprinter vs. Transit vs. ProMaster: what changes when you wrap them?

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: tall, long sides make a big billboard. Designs should respect the deep character lines along the sides.
• Ford Transit: one of the most common contractor vans in the Puget Sound. High-roof models have raised ribs on the upper panels, so we keep small text off them.
• Ram ProMaster: flat, boxy sides make it one of the easiest vans to wrap and one of the best for large graphics.
• Chevy Express and GMC Savana: simple, flat panels that work well for lettering and partial wraps.

Plan your van wrap and upfit together

If your van is getting ladder racks, roof racks, shelving or partitions, plan the wrap first. Racks mount through the roof and body, so the wrap should go on before the hardware. That keeps the vinyl tucked under the mounting feet instead of cut around them. It also lets our designers keep your phone number and logo clear of where the racks and ladders will sit.

Ardor Printing is an authorized WEATHER GUARD dealer. We supply and install van shelving, drawer units, partitions and ladder racks for the Transit, Sprinter, ProMaster and Express, then wrap the van in the same shop. That means one schedule, one vendor and less downtime for your crew.

How long does a van wrap take, and how long does it last?

Once the design is approved and printed, our crew can install a full wrap on a Ford Transit in as little as a few hours. Most vans are ready within one to two days. A quality cast-vinyl wrap typically lasts 5–7 years in the Pacific Northwest with regular hand washing.

Van wraps we've done for local businesses

• All Heating: Ford Transit van wrap
• Sudden Electric: custom van wrap
• Columbia Fire: van wrap
• Greenwood Heating: fleet rebrand
• Krisco Pools: vehicle wraps

Rolling out several vans? See our fleet vehicle wraps page.

Frequently asked questions about van wraps

Get a free van wrap quote

Ardor Printing wraps and upfits work vans for contractors, service companies and fleets across Snohomish and King County, from Everett to Seattle and Bellevue. We also offer vehicle pick-up and delivery. Call (425) 629-0796 or request a free quote.

About the author: Dayne Remlinger founded Ardor Printing in 2012. His team has branded more than 7,000 vehicles from its shop at 12531 Old Snohomish Monroe Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290.