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Flat-cut letters · Portadown

Flat-cut letters in Portadown

When it comes to flat-cut letters in Portadown, the useful questions are practical ones. What size? Which material? Is consent needed, and what will it cost? This page answers them. We supply and fit signs, window graphics and vehicle livery throughout the UK, Portadown and the rest of County Armagh included, with a scaled proof and a fixed price agreed before anything is made.

From £18 per letter + VAT · UK guide price
Matte black flat-cut letters 'NORTHFIELD STUDIO' on an oak slatted reception wall.

Flat-cut letters are individual letters and logos cut from a single solid sheet, typically 5–10 mm acrylic, aluminium composite or metal, and fixed flush to a wall or held off it on stand-offs.

Good reasons to look at flat-cut letters in Portadown

  • Ground-floor shops in Portadown can mount 10 mm metal letters on stand-offs over a painted fascia, getting depth for less.
  • Small firms moving into a new Portadown unit can start with flat-cut letters at reception, adding exterior signs once the lease is settled.
  • Shopfitters and interior designers working on Portadown fit-outs can specify flat-cut letters to the exact RAL or Pantone colour.

What flat-cut letters cost in Portadown

Use these figures to budget: £18 to £65 per letter is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.

Flat-cut letters in Portadown: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. VAT (20%)
Flat-cut letter, 300 mm tall£18 – £65£21.60 – £78
Typical reception or fascia name set£320 – £1,200£384 – £1,440
Fitting template and locators£45 – £120£54 – £144

Material and thickness drive most of the difference: acrylic and aluminium composite sit at the lower end, solid metal and mirror finishes at the top. Letter count and height, stand-offs, colour matching, the wall surface and access follow, and every price is confirmed after an artwork check and survey.

Options for your Portadown project

Acrylic letters

Solid-colour or clear acrylic in gloss or matt, for receptions and sheltered exteriors.

Solid metal letters

Aluminium, stainless or brass-effect sheet with a crisp metal edge.

Aluminium composite letters

Light, rigid letters, a cost-effective choice for exterior fascias.

Do you need permission for a sign in Portadown?

Before any exterior sign goes up in Northern Ireland, it is worth checking the 2015 NI Advertisement Regulations. Some straightforward signs on business premises fall within what is allowed without applying, but the conditions are Northern Ireland's own and conservation areas need more care. Listed buildings usually need listed building consent as well, and works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm the position with you before you commit to flat-cut letters, and we can prepare the drawings and photographs for an NI Planning Portal application or submit it for you.

Covering Portadown and County Armagh

We cover Portadown and every other part of County Armagh 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. Portadown lies around 2.8 miles south-west of Craigavon.

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Ask for a free quote on flat-cut letters in Portadown today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.

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Flat-cut letters in Portadown: questions

How long does it take to get flat-cut letters in Portadown?

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.

Can you fix letters to a slatted timber or acoustic wall?

Yes. Letters are pinned or studded into the slats themselves, with the template used to line them up across the gaps so no fixing lands on empty space. Thin strokes may need a backing strip or a heavier font weight to span the slats securely.

How much should I budget for flat-cut letters in Portadown?

As a guide, £18–£65 per letter + VAT. Where your job falls in that range depends on size, materials, access height, whether old signage has to come off and how much design work is involved. We confirm a fixed price after a survey or artwork check, before anything is ordered.

Do you work across County Armagh or only in Portadown?

Across all of County Armagh, and the rest of the UK too. Portadown is simply one of the places we list, and enquiries from anywhere nearby follow exactly the same steps: photos or a survey, a scaled proof, a written price, then making and fitting once you sign off the design.

How small can flat-cut letters be?

Small letters can be cut, but very thin strokes become fragile and hard to fix securely. A strapline under a logo is usually better in vinyl or printed on a panel, with flat-cut kept for the main name and logo. We check stroke widths on your artwork first.

How thick should flat-cut letters be?

For most receptions, 5 mm suits smaller text and 10 mm suits main names and logos. Outside, the thicker end of the range is safer because it resists bowing and shows a visible edge from the side. Very large letters usually move into metal or built-up construction.

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