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.
Reasons to choose built-up 3D letters in Leicester
- Refurbishing a frontage in Leicester? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
- Letters for Leicester frontages are usually 304 stainless; where a building faces the sea or a gritted main road, 316 keeps its finish for longer.
- Gyms, studios and trade units in Leicester can use painted aluminium letters on profiled cladding for a durable name above the roller door.
What built-up 3D letters cost in Leicester
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 |
Non-illuminated letters around 300 mm tall are guided at £55 to £165 per letter, supplied and fitted, excluding VAT. A typical business name of 10–14 letters is guided at £850 to £2,600, and a logo or symbol made to the same depth adds a guide £150 to £650.
Options for your Leicester project
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.
Brass or copper finish
Warm metallic faces, lacquered or left to patina.
Do you need permission for a sign in Leicester?
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.
Covering Leicester and Leicestershire
Yes, Leicester is covered, as is the rest of Leicestershire. For signs that are fixed to a wall or wired in, we arrange a visit to survey first. For window film, lettering or vehicle graphics, a set of photos with measurements is often all we need to put a price together. In postcode terms, Leicester jobs typically fall in LE1, LE4, LE5 and LE3.
Neighbouring towns
- Built-up 3D letters in Humberstone 2 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Oadby 3 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Wigston Magna 4 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Earl Shilton 9 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Loughborough 9 mi
No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for built-up 3D letters in Leicester and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.
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