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.
Practical reasons to consider flat-cut letters in Derby
- For a Derby salon or studio on a modest budget, matte black acrylic on a pale wall gives a designed look without fabrication costs.
- Small firms moving into a new Derby unit can start with flat-cut letters at reception, adding exterior signs once the lease is settled.
- A serviced office or co-working space in Derby may want a crisp reception name that can change as tenants move on.
What flat-cut letters cost in Derby
How much? Expect a guide range of £18–£65 per letter, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. 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 |
Letters around 300 mm tall are guided at £18 to £65 each, supplied and fitted, excluding VAT. A typical reception or fascia name set is guided at £320 to £1,200, and a fitting template with locators adds a guide £45 to £120.
Options for your Derby project
Acrylic letters
Solid-colour or clear acrylic in gloss or matt, for receptions and sheltered exteriors.
Vinyl-faced letters
Clear or white letters faced with vinyl for exact brand colours.
Mirror or metallic effect
Reflective faces for a striking reception wall.
Do you need permission for a sign in Derby?
Advertisement consent in England comes from the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. A sign is either excluded from control, has deemed consent, or needs express consent from the council's planning department. For a plain, unlit sign on your own premises, deemed consent usually applies when characters are 0.75 m tall or less (0.3 m in an area of special control) and the top edge is below the first-floor windows. Conservation areas need more care, and a listed building usually needs listed building consent as well; working without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm the route before you commit, and can prepare the drawings for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Derby and Derbyshire
Businesses in Derby and elsewhere in Derbyshire get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. Postcode districts around Derby include DE1, DE22, DE23 and DE21.
Other towns near Derby
- Flat-cut letters in Belper 7 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Ilkeston 8 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Heanor 8 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Ripley 8 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Long Eaton 9 mi
Get a free quote for flat-cut letters: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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