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 for a business in Stretford?
- A Stretford restaurant with a handsome stone or brick front can skip a fascia panel and let fabricated letters sit directly on the masonry.
- Business park tenants in Stretford who mount letters on a shared entrance canopy should check the landlord's signage rules first.
- Hotels and venues in Stretford wanting a lasting first impression may choose brass-finish letters, which suit traditional and modern buildings.
What built-up 3D letters cost in Stretford
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 Stretford 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.
Painted aluminium
Lightweight letters painted or powder coated to any RAL colour.
Do you need permission for a sign in Stretford?
Advertisement consent in England comes from the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. A sign is either excluded from control, has deemed consent, or needs express consent from the council's planning department. For a plain, unlit sign on your own premises, deemed consent usually applies when characters are 0.75 m tall or less (0.3 m in an area of special control) and the top edge is below the first-floor windows. Conservation areas need more care, and a listed building usually needs listed building consent as well; working without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm the route before you commit, and can prepare the drawings for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Stretford and Greater Manchester
Jobs in Stretford are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Greater Manchester: one team, one process. If the work calls for a survey, we book a visit at a time that suits you. If photos and sizes will do, we quote from those and skip the visit altogether. In postcode terms, Stretford jobs typically fall in M32, M17, M50 and M21. Roughly 3.9 miles separate Stretford from Manchester, which lies to the north-east.
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Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price built-up 3D letters at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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