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 Greater Manchester?
- For an office building on the edge of Manchester with plain brick or cladding, brushed stainless letters read clearly from the car park.
- Refurbishing a frontage in Manchester? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
- A Manchester restaurant with a handsome stone or brick front can skip a fascia panel and let fabricated letters sit directly on the masonry.
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
How much? Expect a guide range of £55–£165 per letter, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.
| 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 Greater Manchester?
In England, a non-illuminated sign on your own business premises usually falls under deemed consent, which means no application is needed provided the sign stays within set limits. The lettering and symbols should be no more than 0.75 m tall (0.3 m in an area of special control), and the top of the sign should sit no higher than the bottom of any first-floor window. Conservation areas and listed buildings need more care: a sign on a listed building usually also needs listed building consent. We check the position for your premises before you commit, and we can prepare the drawings and photos for an application or submit it for you.
Options worth considering
Contrast returns
Faces in one finish and sides in another, such as brushed with black.
316 stainless
Higher-grade stainless for coastal sites where salt air attacks lesser grades.
Brushed 304 stainless
Satin-grain stainless for most inland locations, classic and understated.
Towns in Greater Manchester
Your town not here? We still cover it. These are the main towns in Greater Manchester with their own page for built-up 3D letters, each one setting out the same survey, proof and fitting steps.
- Built-up 3D letters in Manchester
- Built-up 3D letters in Oldham
- Built-up 3D letters in Wigan
- Built-up 3D letters in Bolton
- Built-up 3D letters in Stockport
- Built-up 3D letters in Salford
- Built-up 3D letters in Rochdale
- Built-up 3D letters in Sale
- Built-up 3D letters in Bury
- Built-up 3D letters in Altrincham
- Built-up 3D letters in Middleton
- Built-up 3D letters in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Built-up 3D letters in Leigh
- Built-up 3D letters in Stretford
- Built-up 3D letters in Urmston
- Built-up 3D letters in Chadderton
- Built-up 3D letters in Eccles
- Built-up 3D letters in Tyldesley
- Built-up 3D letters in Hyde
- Built-up 3D letters in Walkden
- Built-up 3D letters in Prestwich
- Built-up 3D letters in Radcliffe
- Built-up 3D letters in Cheadle Hulme
- Built-up 3D letters in Heywood
- Built-up 3D letters in Denton
- Built-up 3D letters in Stalybridge
- Built-up 3D letters in Westhoughton
- Built-up 3D letters in Farnworth
- Built-up 3D letters in Saddleworth
- Built-up 3D letters in Hindley
- Built-up 3D letters in Golborne
- Built-up 3D letters in Droylsden
- Built-up 3D letters in Whitefield
- Built-up 3D letters in Swinton
- Built-up 3D letters in Royton
- Built-up 3D letters in Atherton
- Built-up 3D letters in Dukinfield
- Built-up 3D letters in Failsworth
- Built-up 3D letters in Hazel Grove
- Built-up 3D letters in Irlam
- Built-up 3D letters in Horwich
Whether your business is in a busy centre or a quieter corner of Greater Manchester, getting a quote for built-up 3D letters is free. Share photos and sizes, then approve the proof before anything is made.