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.
Built-up 3D letters in York: the practical benefits
- Hotels and venues in York wanting a lasting first impression may choose brass-finish letters, which suit traditional and modern buildings.
- Refurbishing a frontage in York? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
- For an office building on the edge of York with plain brick or cladding, brushed stainless letters read clearly from the car park.
What built-up 3D letters cost in York
Below is the guide pricing we use for built-up 3D letters: from £55 up to £165 per letter, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 York project
Painted aluminium
Lightweight letters painted or powder coated to any RAL colour.
Contrast returns
Faces in one finish and sides in another, such as brushed with black.
Brushed 304 stainless
Satin-grain stainless for most inland locations, classic and understated.
Do you need permission for a sign in York?
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 York and North Yorkshire
Coverage is nationwide, which means York and the surrounding parts of North Yorkshire are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. In postcode terms, York jobs typically fall in YO1, YO31, YO10 and YO24.
Close to York
- Built-up 3D letters in Selby 12 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Harrogate 19 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Goole 20 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Castleford 20 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Pontefract 21 mi
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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