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.
Practical reasons to consider built-up 3D letters in Shirley
- For an office building on the edge of Shirley with plain brick or cladding, brushed stainless letters read clearly from the car park.
- Business park tenants in Shirley who mount letters on a shared entrance canopy should check the landlord's signage rules first.
- Refurbishing a frontage in Shirley? Plan letter positions with the architect's drawings so fresh render isn't drilled twice.
What built-up 3D letters cost in Shirley
Prices below are guides, not quotes: £55 to £165 per letter plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.
| 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 Shirley project
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.
Brushed 304 stainless
Satin-grain stainless for most inland locations, classic and understated.
Do you need permission for a sign in Shirley?
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 Shirley and the West Midlands
Coverage is nationwide, which means Shirley and the surrounding parts of the West Midlands 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. The Shirley postcode districts we quote for include B28, B27 and B14. Shirley is about 5.9 miles south-east of Birmingham.
Neighbouring towns
- Built-up 3D letters in Solihull 2 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Birmingham 6 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Smethwick 8 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Redditch 9 mi
- Built-up 3D letters in Halesowen 10 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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