Built-up letters are three-dimensional letters fabricated, usually from metal sheet, with a face and returns joined into a hollow letter typically 50–100 mm deep, then fixed to a wall or sign on locators.
Points in favour of built-up 3D letters in Aberdeen
- Letters for Aberdeen frontages are usually 304 stainless; where a building faces the sea or a gritted main road, 316 keeps its finish for longer.
- An Aberdeen restaurant with a handsome stone or brick front can skip a fascia panel and let fabricated letters sit directly on the masonry.
- Refurbishing a frontage in Aberdeen? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
What built-up 3D letters cost in Aberdeen
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For built-up 3D letters the range is £55–£165 per letter, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Fabricated letter, 300 mm tall | £55 – £165 | £66 – £198 |
| Typical business name (10–14 letters) | £850 – £2,600 | £1,020 – £3,120 |
| Logo or symbol, made to the same depth | £150 – £650 | £180 – £780 |
The metal drives cost first: painted aluminium sits at the lower end, mirror stainless and brass finishes at the top. Letter height, return depth, letter count, stand-off locators, access height and the wall surface follow. Every price is confirmed after survey and an artwork check.
Options for your Aberdeen project
Brass or copper finish
Warm metallic faces, lacquered or left to patina.
Brushed 304 stainless
Satin-grain stainless for most inland locations, classic and understated.
316 stainless
Higher-grade stainless for coastal sites where salt air attacks lesser grades.
Do you need permission for a sign in Aberdeen?
In Scotland, signs are controlled by the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984, as amended. Some signs on business premises are allowed without an application, but the details differ from England's, so we check with the council rather than assume. Where express consent is needed, the application goes to the council, usually through eDevelopment.scot. Listed buildings need extra care: listed building consent is usually required under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997. We look at your premises before you commit and can prepare the drawings and photos, or submit the application for you.
Covering Aberdeen and Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
We take on work in Aberdeen, across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Around Aberdeen, that covers postcode districts such as AB11, AB25, AB10 and AB24.
Neighbouring towns
- Built-up 3D letters in Westhill 7 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Stonehaven 13 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Inverurie 14 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Ellon 15 mi
Get a free quote for built-up 3D letters: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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