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Postcards

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

Price
$39-$189 / 250-2,500
Minimum Order
100 postcards
Turnaround
3-7 business days after proof, depending on quantity and finish. Rush available.
Best For
Every-door and targeted mailers - the cheapest way to land in the mailbox with an offer.
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Design included · Proof before anything prints · Serving contractors across East Tennessee

About This Product

The postcard is the workhorse of neighborhood marketing. Mail the route around a job you just finished, or the streets hit by a storm, and the calls come from the houses already thinking about the same work. It lands in the hand, not the spam folder.

We design postcards to survive the walk from the mailbox to the trash: one offer, one photo of real work, a number sized to dial, and a reason to call today. The front stops the toss, and the back does the selling.

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

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

Options & Pricing

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 & Materials

  • 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

Quantity Pricing

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

Common Questions

How much does postcard printing cost?
Postcard printing is starting at $39, and every order includes custom design and a proof before printing. Size, paper, coating, and quantity set the final price. Send your quantity and mailing area in the form below and we will send a proof with the exact total.

Do postcards still work for contractors?
Yes, often better than digital ads for local home services. A mailer reaches every house on a street whether or not they are online. Mailing the route around a finished job is one of the best returns a contractor can get.

What size postcard is best for direct mail?
4x6 is the most popular and lowest cost per piece, good for a simple offer. Go 6x9 or 6x11 when you want to stand out in the mail stack. The 6x11 size is built for EDDM saturation mailers.

What is EDDM and can I use it for postcards?
EDDM, or Every Door Direct Mail, is a postal program that delivers to every address on a carrier route without buying a mailing list. Our 6x11 postcards are sized for EDDM, so you can cover whole neighborhoods around your jobs.

What should go on the front of a postcard?
One offer, one strong photo of real work, and a clear reason to call now. Cramming your whole service list on the front is the fastest way to get tossed. Save the details and phone number for the back.

How many postcards should I mail?
Mail at least a few hundred around each target area, and plan to mail the same homes more than once, since repeat drops build calls. The minimum is 100. Postcards are ready 3 to 7 business days after you approve the proof.

Ordering print in East Tennessee

Do you ship print orders across East Tennessee?

Yes. Everything we print ships — to Knoxville, Maryville, Alcoa, 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 outdoors in East Tennessee?

We spec UV inks and heavier stock on anything that lives outdoors through hot summers and freezing winters. Tell us the sign is going in full sun or staying up through the season 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.

Get a Quote

Postcards

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.

Have print-ready art? Upload it here.
No logo yet? Describe it, or leave blank and our design team will reach out.
No payment now — we confirm price and send a proof before anything prints.
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How it works

Four simple steps to a phone that rings.

  1. Plan your projectPick a time for a 30-minute call with Mike. Phone or video, your choice.
  2. We look firstWe check your website, your Google profile and what AI says about you. You get a plain-English plan and a clear price.
  3. We build itYour website, your marketing, or both. Done in the order that gets calls fastest.
  4. You see resultsA simple report every month that counts booked calls, not clicks.
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