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 Gwent?
- Hotels and venues in Newport wanting a lasting first impression may choose brass-finish letters, which suit traditional and modern buildings.
- Refurbishing a frontage in Newport? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
- For an office building on the edge of Newport with plain brick or cladding, brushed stainless letters read clearly from the car park.
Guide prices in Gwent
The table shows guide prices for built-up 3D letters, starting from £55 and reaching about £165 per letter. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| 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 Gwent?
Wales still uses the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992, as amended. The system looks similar to England's, with some signs allowed under deemed consent and others needing express consent from the council, but the details differ, so we check with the local planning authority rather than assume English limits apply. On a listed building, listed building consent is usually needed as well, and works without it can be a criminal offence. We look at your premises before you commit and can prepare drawings and photos for an application, or submit it for you.
Options worth considering
316 stainless
Higher-grade stainless for coastal sites where salt air attacks lesser grades.
Painted aluminium
Lightweight letters painted or powder coated to any RAL colour.
Brass or copper finish
Warm metallic faces, lacquered or left to patina.
Towns in Gwent
Pick your town below to see the page for built-up 3D letters there. The list shows the main towns in Gwent; smaller places around them are covered too.
- Built-up 3D letters in Newport, Gwent
- Built-up 3D letters in Cwmbran
- Built-up 3D letters in Pontypool
- Built-up 3D letters in Ebbw Vale
- Built-up 3D letters in Caerphilly
- Built-up 3D letters in Risca
- Built-up 3D letters in Gelligaer
- Built-up 3D letters in Blackwood
- Built-up 3D letters in Brynmawr
- Built-up 3D letters in Tredegar
- Built-up 3D letters in Abergavenny
- Built-up 3D letters in Bargoed
- Built-up 3D letters in Nelson, Gwent
- Built-up 3D letters in Chepstow
- Built-up 3D letters in Abertillery
- Built-up 3D letters in Abercarn
- Built-up 3D letters in Monmouth
- Built-up 3D letters in Caldicot
Anywhere in Gwent, 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.

