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.
Points in favour of fascia signs in Hitchin
- Where footfall on a Hitchin high street is heavy, a clean, high-contrast fascia is often read before passers-by notice the window display.
- On a narrow street in Hitchin, people read signs at an angle, so clear letterforms matter more than sheer size.
- Taking over an older unit in Hitchin? A new panel can usually go straight over the existing fascia board, without stripping it out.
What fascia signs cost in Hitchin
Guide prices for fascia signs run from £495 to £1,650 per sign, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.
| 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.
Options for your Hitchin project
Mineral-core panel
Specified where a landlord or building control asks for one.
Re-skin of an old sign
A new face fixed over a sound existing sign frame.
Cut-vinyl lettering
Solid-colour vinyl letters on a coloured panel, easy to update later.
Do you need permission for a sign in Hitchin?
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 Hitchin and Hertfordshire
We cover Hitchin and every other part of Hertfordshire as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. In postcode terms, Hitchin jobs typically fall in SG5 and SG4. From Watford, Hitchin is roughly 21 miles to the north.
Close to Hitchin
- Fascia signs in Letchworth Garden City 3 mi
- Fascia signs in Stevenage 5 mi
- Fascia signs in Luton 7 mi
- Fascia signs in Harpenden 10 mi
- Fascia signs in Ampthill 10 mi
Free quotes for fascia signs start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.
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