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.

Why is there a price range for fascia signs rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £495 to £1,650 per sign + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Inverness.

How long does it take to get fascia signs in Inverness?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Is Inverness inside your coverage area for fascia signs?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Inverness and every part of the Highlands and Islands are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

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.

Do I need to be there when the sign is fitted?

Not usually, as long as the frontage is accessible and power to any old sign lighting can be isolated. We agree the date with you, cone off and manage the pavement area while working, fit around your opening hours where access allows, and send photos once it is up.

Fascia signs in the Highlands and Islands

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 the Highlands and Islands?

Rebranding an Inverness business is simpler with a flat panel, because vinyl lettering can be updated without replacing the whole sign.
Takeaways and cafés in Inverness trading into the evening can pair a flat fascia with LED trough lighting instead of a lightbox.
If your Inverness shop is one of a parade, a well-proportioned panel can stand out without breaking the shared fascia line.

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands

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 the Highlands and Islands: 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 the Highlands and Islands?

In Scotland, signs are controlled by the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984, as amended. Some signs on business premises are allowed without an application, but the details differ from England's, so we check with the council rather than assume. Where express consent is needed, the application goes to the council, usually through eDevelopment.scot. Listed buildings need extra care: listed building consent is usually required under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997. We look at your premises before you commit and can prepare the drawings and photos, or submit the application for you.

Options worth considering

Printed panel

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

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.

Towns in the Highlands and Islands

Towns in the Highlands and Islands 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.

Parts of the Highlands and Islands involve long journeys or a ferry crossing, so surveys and fitting are arranged case by case and travel is itemised on your quote.

Tell us where you are in the Highlands and Islands and what you need. We quote for fascia signs free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.