How long does a fascia sign take?

A flat fascia is typically made and fitted 2–3 weeks after you approve the proof, and fitting a single-storey frontage typically takes a few hours. If listed building or express advertisement consent is needed, the council decision comes first; express consent decisions usually take up to 8 weeks.

Will the location in Edinburgh affect the cost of fascia signs?

Location is one factor among several, alongside size, material, access equipment and design time. Our guide range is £495–£1,650 per sign + VAT; any travel, parking or access costs for your site in Edinburgh are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.

Printed or vinyl lettering: which should I choose?

Choose cut vinyl for solid-colour text and simple logos, and a laminated print for gradients, photos or many colours. Vinyl looks crisp, and one line, such as a phone number, can be changed later; a print is replaced as a whole if anything changes.

Could the consent process affect the timing of my job in Edinburgh?

It can. Not every job needs an application, but where express consent is required the council's decision typically takes several weeks, and fitting typically waits until it is granted. We check this at the start, so the timetable you receive with your quote allows for consent where it applies, along with the proof approval stage.

How do I get a quote for fascia signs in Edinburgh?

Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp and include a few photos, rough sizes and any logo files you have. We check the details, arrange a survey where one is needed, then send a fixed written price with a design drawn to scale. The quote is free, and nothing is made until you approve it.

Can a sign go above a roller shutter box?

Yes. Shutter boxes often sit just under or across the fascia, so we measure around them at survey. The panel can sit above the box, or cover it with a removable section so the shutter can still be serviced. Tell us if the motor needs access.

Fascia signs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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.

Why choose fascia signs in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

On a narrow street in Edinburgh, people read signs at an angle, so clear letterforms matter more than sheer size.
If your Edinburgh shop is one of a parade, a well-proportioned panel can stand out without breaking the shared fascia line.
Rebranding an Edinburgh business is simpler with a flat panel, because vinyl lettering can be updated without replacing the whole sign.

Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians

The figures in this table are guide prices, from £495 to £1,650 per sign, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.

Fascia signs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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.

Do you need permission for a sign in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Scotland runs its own advertisement rules, set out in the 1984 Control of Advertisements (Scotland) Regulations as amended. An unlit sign on your own premises may not need an application, but that depends on its size, its position and whether the building is listed or sits in a conservation area. If consent is needed, the council receives the application, typically submitted online through eDevelopment.scot. On a listed building, listed building consent usually applies too, and fixings into mortar joints are generally preferred. We check the position with you before anything is ordered, and we can draw up and submit the paperwork if you would like us to.

Options worth considering

Panel with trough lighting

A flat panel lit by LED trough lights or spotlights after dark.

Cut-vinyl lettering

Solid-colour vinyl letters on a coloured panel, easy to update later.

Mineral-core panel

Specified where a landlord or building control asks for one.

Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians we cover for fascia signs are listed below. Each has its own page with guide prices and the steps involved, and if your town is not listed, we still cover it.

Anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, the first step is the same: send photos and rough sizes for a free quote on fascia signs. You approve a proof to scale before anything is made.