Van Wraps for Contractors and Service Businesses

A professionally designed and installed van wrap is the single most cost effective marketing investment a home service business or contractor can make. Every kilometre you drive, every job site you park at, every neighbourhood you work in, your van is building brand awareness, credibility, and recognition that no digital ad can replicate.

At Canawrap, we've been designing and installing van wraps for service businesses across Metro Vancouver since 2008. With over 1,000 wraps completed, 3M Select certification, and a background in brand strategy, we don't just put graphics on vans. We build mobile marketing assets that work for your business every day they're on the road.

What Is a Van Wrap?

A van wrap is the process of designing, printing, and professionally applying full-colour vinyl graphics to your van's exterior panels and windows. The result is a fully branded vehicle that turns heads, communicates your services clearly, and positions your business as a credible, established professional in your market.

Modern van wraps use high-resolution, full-colour graphics printed on premium cast vinyl and protected with a clear laminate. When installed correctly using 3M Select materials, a van wrap lasts five to seven years, surviving BC's rain, UV exposure, and temperature swings without fading, lifting, or peeling.

Van wraps are available in three main coverage levels:

Full Van Wrap - Complete coverage of all exterior panels, including the roof if required. Maximum impact and brand visibility. Starting from $3,000.

Half Wrap - Coverage of the rear and sides from the mid-point down, often combined with decals on the upper panels. Strong visual impact at a lower investment. Starting from $1,500.

Decal Package - Strategic placement of your logo, contact information, and key messaging on key panels. Clean, professional, and cost-effective for businesses just getting started. Starting from $500.

Your service van is already on the road every day. It's already parked in front of job sites, in driveways, and on neighbourhood streets. The question isn't whether people are seeing your van. It's whether your van is making an impression when they do.

A properly designed van wrap converts your daily driving into thousands of brand impressions per month. Industry research consistently shows that a single wrapped vehicle generates between 30,000 and 70,000 impressions per day in an urban market like Metro Vancouver. Over a five-year wrap lifespan, that's tens of millions of impressions at a cost per impression that no other advertising medium comes close to matching.

Unlike digital ads that stop running the moment you stop paying, a van wrap works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the life of the vehicle. It builds the kind of cumulative brand familiarity that makes homeowners think of your business first when they need your service and refer you confidently to their neighbours.

The Canawrap Difference

Most wrap shops focus on production. Canawrap focuses on whether the wrap actually works.

The most common mistake contractors make with vehicle graphics is treating it as a production job. Getting the logo and phone number on the van and calling it done. The result is a vehicle that blends into traffic, fails to communicate what the business does, and generates zero memorable impressions.

Jonathan Glen, Canawrap's founder, has spent nearly two decades studying what makes service vehicle branding effective. His background in brand strategy means every van wrap project starts with the right questions. What does this business do, and who is its ideal customer? What does the vehicle need to communicate at driving speed? Is the current brand identity strong enough to carry a wrap, or does it need to be addressed first?

This approach has earned Canawrap industry design awards, 3M Select certification, and over 109 five-star reviews from contractors and service businesses across Metro Vancouver.

If your brand identity, logo, colours, and fonts are not consistent and professional before you wrap, the wrap will amplify the problem, not solve it. Canawrap offers complete brand identity design for home service businesses who need to get their foundation right before investing in vehicle graphics.

Van Wrap Coverage Options and Pricing

Every van wrap project is priced based on the vehicle size, coverage level, and design requirements. Design is included or scoped separately depending on your existing brand assets.

Van Types We Wrap

Canawrap wraps all major van types used by contractors and service businesses in Metro Vancouver, including Ford Transit (all lengths), Ford Transit Connect, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ram ProMaster, Ram ProMaster City, Nissan NV, Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, and Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Pacifica cargo configurations. Not sure if your van is on the list? Get in touch and if it's a van, we can almost certainly wrap it.

Van Wrap FAQs

How long does a van wrap last?
A professionally installed van wrap using premium 3M cast vinyl typically lasts five to seven years in Metro Vancouver's climate. Proper care, including regular washing and avoiding high-pressure sprays directly at edges, extends the lifespan. Cheap materials or improper installation significantly reduce longevity.

Will a van wrap damage my paint?
No. When installed and removed correctly, a van wrap actually protects your paint from minor scratches, UV exposure, and road debris. Canawrap uses only 3M Select materials and professional installation techniques.

Can I wrap a leased van?
Yes. Van wraps are completely removable and won't affect your lease return, provided the wrap is professionally removed. You can brand the vehicle fully and return it clean at lease end.

How long does installation take?
A full van wrap typically takes two to three days from drop-off to pickup. This allows time for the installation itself plus a curing period before the vehicle goes back into service.

Does the wrap include design?
Design is either included or scoped separately depending on your existing brand assets. Canawrap also offers complete brand identity design for service businesses who need their foundation sorted first.

How much does a van wrap cost?
Decal packages start from $500, half wraps from $1,500, and full van wraps from $3,000. Final pricing depends on vehicle size, coverage level, and design requirements. Request a free quote for an accurate price on your specific vehicle.

Do you service all of Metro Vancouver?
Yes. Canawrap serves contractors and service businesses across the entire Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Richmond, Langley, North Vancouver, and beyond. Vehicles are dropped off at our New Westminster shop at 2-30 Capilano Way.

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Financing available. Canawrap offers three flexible payment options including no payments and 0% interest for 6 months on full wrap packages, extended monthly financing from 12 to 60 months on any purchase over $500, and Buy Now Pay Later via Affirm on any purchase. On approved credit. Learn more about financing options.