Does my landlord need to approve the sign?

Check your lease first. Many parades, retail parks and managed estates set rules on sign size, colour, materials and lighting, and some want drawings approved in writing. We can supply a scale drawing and a visual of the sign on your frontage for them.

Who carries out the work on fascia signs in Glasgow?

The work on site is done by installers working under our contract, and anything that needs making is produced by specialist fabricators. You deal with Smart Signs throughout: we take the enquiry, survey, prepare the design and quote, check consent and coordinate the fitting, so there is one point of contact from first message to handover.

Can you design the sign if I only have a logo?

Yes. Send whatever you have, even a photo of an old sign or a business card, and we lay out the name, logo and contact details on a scale drawing of your frontage. Vector files give the sharpest result; a low-resolution logo can be redrawn.

What can delay fascia signs in Glasgow?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

What makes fascia signs more or less expensive?

Size and quantity come first, then the material or film, any lighting, the height of the work and the equipment needed to reach it, and the state of the surface or old sign being replaced. Against that, the guide for a job in Glasgow is £495–£1,650 per sign + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

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.

Fascia signs in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?

Takeaways and cafés in Glasgow trading into the evening can pair a flat fascia with LED trough lighting instead of a lightbox.
For a Glasgow unit in a conservation area, a matt panel with restrained lettering is often the easier design to agree.
If your Glasgow shop is one of a parade, a well-proportioned panel can stand out without breaking the shared fascia line.

Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

Guide prices start from £495 and go up to £1,650 per sign, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.

Fascia signs in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire: 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

Guide prices, supplied and fitted and excluding VAT, are £495 to £950 for an aluminium composite fascia up to 3 m and £750 to £1,650 for 3–5 m. Full-colour prints and colour-matched trims sit toward the top of each range.

Do you need permission for a sign in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?

Different rules apply in Scotland. The 1984 Scotland Regulations decide whether a non-illuminated sign needs advertisement consent, and while some shop and office signs can go up without applying, the details are not the same as in England. Historic buildings deserve care: listed building consent is usually needed for signs on listed buildings under the 1997 Scotland Act, and carrying out works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm what applies before you commit to fascia signs, then prepare drawings and photographs for an eDevelopment.scot application, or submit it on your behalf.

Options worth considering

Printed panel

Full-colour laminated print on aluminium composite, for logos, photos and gradients.

Cut-vinyl lettering

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

Panel with trough lighting

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

Towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

Main towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire where we design, make and fit signage, including fascia signs. Select yours, or simply get in touch if your town or village is missing from the list.

Whether your business is in a busy centre or a quieter corner of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, getting a quote for fascia signs is free. Share photos and sizes, then approve the proof before anything is made.