Bespoke mapping services

Can’t find the right map base?

We can create map artwork for any part of the UK as a PDF or other format tailored to your specifications. We may also be able to help map places outside the UK depending on the availability of suitable GIS data.

Please note, we do not offer print services, but we can scale your map artwork for printing at a specific size.

See examples of bespoke static maps

Do you need help to edit a map base?

Our downloadable vector art maps are easy for designers to edit using Adobe Illustrator. Even beginners can make simple colour and text changes. (See how to customize.)

However, if you have never edited vector artwork before, or if your needs are complex, you might prefer to commission us to help.

Sample of bespoke postcode map — *Example detail from a bespoke postcodes map*

spreadsheet for postcode map data visualisation — *Screenshot from an interactive online map with spreadsheet feed*

Have you considered a dynamic online map?

We are especially interested in building bespoke interactive, dynamic online maps with data feeds for clients. We have created a system whereby map colours and captions can be controlled simply by editing an online spreadsheet.

We build interactive maps using Mapbox, Datawrapper, Google Maps and other 3rd-party systems at the forefront of mapping technology.

Learn more about dynamic online maps

See examples of bespoke dynamic maps

Bespoke Mapping Enquiry

** Response time to your initial enquiry likely within 24 hours on normal working days
** Please note, our services are in high demand, and lead time is likely to be several weeks

Typical fees and licensing for bespoke static artwork maps

We use specialist mapping software to create static artwork maps, then export them as normal artwork files tailored for your needs – e.g. PDF / JPEG / PNG / SVG etc. Most jobs of this type come in around £200 to £500+vat per map. Maproom’s standard royalty free terms apply.

Typical fees and hosting for bespoke interactive online maps

Interactive online maps are not artwork files but dynamic viewports of data feeds. A typical one-off setup cost is £1,500 to £3,000+vat for programming and data formatting time, plus £250+vat annual pass for Maproom’s Dynamic Mapping Suite. It is often possible for the client to embed this type of map on their own website if wanted. Ultra-high traffic over 50,000 map loads per month will generate an extra cost based on $5 per 1,000 loads. Once set up, the client can usually update their own data at any time without incurring extra fees, with their edits feeding immediately to the map.

Bespoke fees are usually invoiced 50% up-front; 50% on delivery.

Your name(Required)

First Last

Company name (if applicable)

Email(Required)

What type of map do you want?(Required)

Selections open up further options below

Static map artwork supplied as a PDF / JPEG etc file

Interactive online map

Potentially both types

Not sure

Please describe what you want in the map(Required)

Interactive online map options

How much geographical detail do you need?

I only need simple flat administrative shapes, e.g. for a choropleth heat map

Town names are needed, but I don’t need to zoom down to street level

It’s crucial to be able to zoom deep down to street level and see named roads, buildings etc

Not sure at this stage

What access levels do you need?

Public URL for viewing + 1 login for editing

Multiple personalised logins for viewing and/or editing (best for secure team management)

Not sure at this stage

Do you need to feed in any sensitive data such as people's home addresses, personal records or industry secrets?

Handling sensitive data will add to security setup costs

Yes, my data includes personal or sensitive records

Do you want to embed the map on your own website?

Yes, the map needs to be public on my website

Roughly how much monthly traffic does your website receive?

Usage is metered but free up to 50,000 monthly map loads

Up to 20,000 visitors (the majority of websites)

20,000 – 50,000 visitors

50,000 – 500,000 visitors

More than 500,000 visitors

Don’t know

How frequently do you anticipate updating the map?

This is a one-off job that won’t need updating

Maybe once a year or so

Regularly each month

Very frequently until further notice

Static map options

Do you want finished artwork or an editable map base?

I want finished artwork tailored to my project (I do not have design software or skills)

I am a designer and want an Adobe Illustrator map base with editable layers and live fonts

Other

How will you be using the map?

Please select all that apply. Some selections open further questions below.

Other usage – please indicate what

Poster or other printed format – what size?(Required)

We do not offer printing services, but we can create bespoke map artwork optimised for printing at a specific size. Knowing the print size in advance ensures legibility of labels on the map. If not an A format, please give width and height in mm, cm or metres as accurately as possible. The map will be supplied as an Illustrator PDF suitable for high-resolution professional printing.

Examples

Do any of our existing map bases almost cover your needs? If yes, please name or give page link(s) here.

If we have an existing map base that can be adapted, the job is cheaper!

And / or upload images showing roughly what you want

It speeds up the quotation process if you can send us something showing the area and/or style of map you want. Ways you could do this include making a screenshot of the area you want from Google Maps and uploading the file to us. Or even hand-draw a rough map, photograph it from a smartphone and upload the file here.

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