A fascia sign is the flat panel fixed along the board above a shop or office frontage, usually 3–4 mm aluminium composite carrying printed or cut-vinyl lettering, a logo and sometimes contact details.
Practical reasons to consider fascia signs in Aberystwyth
- Taking over an older unit in Aberystwyth? A new panel can usually go straight over the existing fascia board, without stripping it out.
- Where footfall on an Aberystwyth high street is heavy, a clean, high-contrast fascia is often read before passers-by notice the window display.
- Rebranding an Aberystwyth business is simpler with a flat panel, because vinyl lettering can be updated without replacing the whole sign.
What fascia signs cost in Aberystwyth
Below is the guide pricing we use for fascia signs: from £495 up to £1,650 per sign, 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%) |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium composite fascia, up to 3 m | £495 – £950 | £594 – £1,140 |
| Aluminium composite fascia, 3–5 m | £750 – £1,650 | £900 – £1,980 |
| Remove and dispose of an old sign | £95 – £250 | £114 – £300 |
| Scaffold tower or access platform, per day (if needed) | £150 – £450 | £180 – £540 |
Removing and disposing of an old sign is guided at £95 to £250, and a scaffold tower or access platform, if needed, at £150 to £450 per day, both excluding VAT. Repairs to the board are priced only if the survey shows they are needed, and every figure is confirmed after survey and an artwork check.
Options for your Aberystwyth project
Panel with trough lighting
A flat panel lit by LED trough lights or spotlights after dark.
Panel with edge trim
An aluminium trim frames the panel and hides the fixings.
Cut-vinyl lettering
Solid-colour vinyl letters on a coloured panel, easy to update later.
Do you need permission for a sign in Aberystwyth?
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.
Covering Aberystwyth and Dyfed
You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Aberystwyth and the whole of Dyfed are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead. In postcode terms, Aberystwyth jobs typically fall in SY23. Roughly 51 miles separate Aberystwyth from Llanelli, which lies to the south.
Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on fascia signs in Aberystwyth; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.