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Postcards

The workhorse of neighborhood marketing. Cheap, fast, effective.

Price
Starting at $39
Minimum order
100 postcards
Turnaround
4-6 business days after proof approval
Best for
Every trade
Design help included · Your files stay yours · Tampa Bay pickup or ship direct

The postcard is the workhorse of neighborhood marketing. You farm a Wesley Chapel subdivision after a storm, drop 500 into the mailbox route around a job you just finished, and the phone rings from the three houses already thinking about a new roof. It costs pennies a piece and it lands in the hand, not the spam folder.

We design contractor postcards to survive the walk from the mailbox to the trash can. One offer, one photo of real work, a number sized to dial, and a reason to call today instead of someday. The back does the selling; the front just has to stop the toss. Print 4x6 for saturation mailers or 6x9 and 6x11 when you want to dominate the stack.

Often ordered with: Rack Cards, Rip Cards, and Staggered Cut Flyers.

Sizes

  • 4 x 6 in (most popular)
  • 5 x 7 in
  • 5.5 x 8.5 in
  • 6 x 9 in
  • 6 x 11 in (EDDM)

Stock & material

  • 14pt gloss cover
  • 14pt uncoated cover (writable)
  • 16pt premium matte
  • 100lb gloss cover

Finishes

  • High gloss UV coating
  • Matte coating
  • Uncoated (writable)
  • Rounded corners
  • Spot UV accents

Quantities

  • 100
  • 250
  • 500
  • 1,000
  • 2,500
  • 5,000

Specs

  • Stock: 14pt gloss or 16pt premium matte cover
  • Print: Full color, front and back
  • Coating: High gloss UV, matte, or uncoated
  • Sizes: 30+ options, 4x6 most popular
  • EDDM ready: Sized for postal saturation mailers
  • Design: Included with every order

Common questions

Do postcards still work for contractors?
They work better than most digital ads for local home services. A mailer hits every house on a street whether or not they are online, and it lands the week after a neighbor sees your truck in the driveway. Storm-farming a completed job is one of the highest-return moves a contractor can make.

What size should I mail?
4x6 is the cheapest per piece and fine for a simple offer. Go 6x9 or 6x11 when you want to stand out in the stack and qualify for EDDM postal routes, which let you mail a whole carrier route without buying a list.

What should the front say?
One offer and one clear reason to call now. Cramming your whole service list on the front is the fastest way to get tossed. Put the photo and hook on front, the details and number on back.

Ordering print in Tampa Bay

Do you ship print orders to Tampa Bay?

Yes. Everything we print ships — to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, or wherever your crew is working. Shipping time is on top of the print turnaround, and we confirm the total before you approve the proof.

How fast can I get signs or cards for a job starting this week?

Most orders proof within one business day and print in three to seven business days, plus shipping. Rush is available on yard signs, business cards and door hangers — put your date in the form below and we will tell you what is actually possible.

Will yard signs and banners hold up in Florida sun and humidity?

We spec UV inks and heavier stock on anything that lives outdoors in Florida. Tell us the sign is going in full sun or near salt air and we will recommend the material that lasts instead of the cheapest one.

Do I need artwork before I can order?

No. Design is included. Send a logo, a photo of your truck, or nothing at all, and our design team builds the artwork and sends you a proof before anything prints.

Ready to get it printed?

Send us your logo and we will handle artwork, proofing, and production. If you do not have artwork yet, our design team builds it for you.

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Tell us the quantity, the options you want from the list above, and your deadline. We come back with a firm price and a proof — usually the same week. Need artwork? Design is included.

Step 1

You send the details

Quantity, the options you want, and your deadline. Artwork optional.

Step 2

We price it and proof it

A firm price and a proof, usually within one business day. Design is included.

Step 3

You approve it

Nothing goes on press until you have seen the proof and said yes.

Step 4

We print and ship

Three to seven business days on press, plus shipping to your address.

Got it. We'll confirm your price and send a proof within one business day — usually sooner. Need it faster? Call 865-382-7007.
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