Scotland · West Central Scotland
Business signs in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
From town-centre shopfronts to workshops on trading estates, businesses across Glasgow and Dunbartonshire need signs that are clear, durable and allowed by the rules in Scotland. We design, make and fit them, together with glass graphics and vehicle livery, and we cover the whole of Scotland. Use the town list or the service groups to find the page you need.
Towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Choose a town in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire to see the full list of signage services available there, with guide prices and the steps to a free quote.
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Fascia signs (per sign) | £495 – £1,650 | £594 – £1,980 |
| Tray signs (per sign) | £1,250 – £3,450 | £1,500 – £4,140 |
| Built-up 3D letters (per letter) | £55 – £165 | £66 – £198 |
| Illuminated built-up letters (per letter) | £140 – £360 | £168 – £432 |
| Lightbox signs (per lightbox) | £1,250 – £4,800 | £1,500 – £5,760 |
| Window graphics (per m²) | £28 – £58 | £33.60 – £69.60 |
| Van wraps (per van) | £795 – £3,850 | £954 – £4,620 |
| Van sign-writing (per van) | £245 – £895 | £294 – £1,074 |
Guide prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after survey or artwork check.
Do you need permission for a sign in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Different rules apply in Scotland. The 1984 Scotland Regulations decide whether a non-illuminated sign needs advertisement consent, and while some shop and office signs can go up without applying, the details are not the same as in England. Historic buildings deserve care: listed building consent is usually needed for signs on listed buildings under the 1997 Scotland Act, and carrying out works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm what applies before you commit to fascia signs, then prepare drawings and photographs for an eDevelopment.scot application, or submit it on your behalf.
A lit sign is the clearest case for applying first. Scotland's 1984 Advertisement Regulations treat illuminated signs differently from unlit ones, and express consent is usually needed for halo-lit letters, lightboxes and lit projecting signs. We check with the council before you commit to illuminated signs, then put together scaled drawings, photo mock-ups and lighting details, which you can submit via eDevelopment.scot or we can submit for you. Expect the council to look at brightness (PLG05 is the usual reference) and to prefer steady light, perhaps on a time switch. The mains connection is completed by an electrician to BS 7671.
Sign types in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Each page has guide prices and consent notes for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire.
Fascia & exterior signs
Illuminated letters & signs
Window & glass graphics
Vehicle wraps & livery
Signs in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire: questions
Who carries out the work on business signs in Glasgow?
The work on site is done by installers working under our contract, and anything that needs making is produced by specialist fabricators. You deal with Smart Signs throughout: we take the enquiry, survey, prepare the design and quote, check consent and coordinate the fitting, so there is one point of contact from first message to handover.
Will the location in Glasgow affect the cost of fascia signs?
Location is one factor among several, alongside size, material, access equipment and design time. Our guide range is £495–£1,650 per sign + VAT; any travel, parking or access costs for your site in Glasgow are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.
Could the consent process affect the timing of my job in Glasgow?
It can. Not every job needs an application, but where express consent is required the council's decision typically takes several weeks, and fitting typically waits until it is granted. We check this at the start, so the timetable you receive with your quote allows for consent where it applies, along with the proof approval stage.