Gutter Truck Decals for Ladder Trucks and Trailers

Gutter truck decals are shaped by one thing most trades do not have: a ladder rack. Racks, ladders and the gear loaded around them can hide the upper part of a truck side. Put the lettering low, on the part of the door that stays visible with the ladders on, and keep it to a name, a trade word and a phone number.

Where lettering goes when ladders are on the truck

Before choosing a decal, look at the truck loaded. Walk around it with the ladders on the rack and see which part of the door and the bed side stays clear. That is the area the decal must fit. Our door decal size guide explains the 12, 18 and 24 inch widths, and the live preview in the door builder lets you see the result before ordering.

A rack mounts above the cab, so the door itself is usually unobstructed, which makes the door the dependable spot on a rack truck. The rear doors and sides of a van are also open surfaces, unless the ladders hang over them.

Some gutter crews tow a trailer with forming equipment, and a trailer side can carry the same name, as noted in trailer decals for business. Ribbed trailer sides can keep a decal from lying flat, so check the surface first.

What the decal should say

A homeowner who looks up at their roofline and sees your truck parked at the curb is the reader. Three short lines are enough:

• Acme Gutters
• Seamless Installation and Repair
• (555) 010-0199

For a longer door, the Make-Your-Own 5-Line decal at $45 per decal can carry five lines of text, such as a city and a website. The three-line version is the Business Name + Phone Number decal at $24.99 per decal. Words that people use for the work, such as gutter cleaning, guards and downspouts, fit a service line better than a long list.

Gutter installation is a licensed or registered trade in some places and not in others. Ask your state licensing board whether a number belongs on the vehicle before you add one.

The Raindrop Block Gutter logo

The Raindrop Block Gutter Logo is $120 per door. A bold blue raindrop sits beside heavy navy block capitals, with your name fitted to the layout. A proof arrives before printing.

The raindrop tells a passerby what you do without a word, which helps on a door seen from a distance. The layout is wide, with the drop on the left and the name running across, so it fits a long door better than a narrow one. If your name is long, check the proof to see whether it breaks onto a second line.

Blue and navy on blue and navy

Blue and navy are a common brand color pair for water-related trades, and that creates one trap. On a blue or dark navy truck the lettering disappears into the paint. The rectangular decal gives the artwork a background of its own. On white, silver or yellow trucks, the contour cut is an option at $10 more per door, which trims the vinyl to the artwork so no box shows. Rain, spray and mud dull all colors, so strong contrast is the safer choice. The install guide covers putting the decal on a clean door.

Magnets and ladders

Some gutter crews wonder about removable signs because trucks get swapped around. We sell decals, not magnets, but our guide to magnetic signs explains when a magnet works: steel panels, flat and clean. Test a magnet on your own door first, since only steel holds one.

Other exterior trades with similar trucks: roofing and pressure washing.