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.
Why choose built-up 3D letters in Fife?
- Refurbishing a frontage in Dunfermline? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
- Letters for Dunfermline frontages are usually 304 stainless; where a building faces the sea or a gritted main road, 316 keeps its finish for longer.
- Hotels and venues in Dunfermline wanting a lasting first impression may choose brass-finish letters, which suit traditional and modern buildings.
Guide prices in Fife
Use these figures to budget: £55 to £165 per letter is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over 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.
Do you need permission for a sign in Fife?
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.
Options worth considering
Brushed 304 stainless
Satin-grain stainless for most inland locations, classic and understated.
Brass or copper finish
Warm metallic faces, lacquered or left to patina.
Contrast returns
Faces in one finish and sides in another, such as brushed with black.
Towns in Fife
Main towns in Fife where we design, make and fit signage, including built-up 3D letters. Select yours, or simply get in touch if your town or village is missing from the list.
- Built-up 3D letters in Dunfermline
- Built-up 3D letters in Kirkcaldy
- Built-up 3D letters in Glenrothes
- Built-up 3D letters in Saint Andrews
- Built-up 3D letters in Rosyth
- Built-up 3D letters in Cowdenbeath
- Built-up 3D letters in Methil
- Built-up 3D letters in Dalgety Bay
- Built-up 3D letters in Cupar
Anywhere in Fife, the first step is the same: send photos and rough sizes for a free quote on built-up 3D letters. You approve a proof to scale before anything is made.