Can flat-cut letters go on glass?

Yes. On a glass partition or screen, letters are bonded with a clear adhesive made for glass, and the back of each letter is visible from the other side, so it is finished to look tidy from both directions. A frosted band behind can hide the adhesive.

Can you work to an opening date in Manchester?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

Is Manchester inside your coverage area for flat-cut letters?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Manchester and every part of Greater Manchester 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.

Will the location in Manchester affect the cost of flat-cut letters?

Location is one factor among several, alongside size, material, access equipment and design time. Our guide range is £18–£65 per letter + VAT; any travel, parking or access costs for your site in Manchester are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.

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.

Will flat-cut letters damage my wall?

Fixing needs small holes for studs, and adhesive can pull paint when letters are removed. On leased premises, check what your lease allows; we can fix with studs only, so the holes are small and simple to fill when you move out.

Flat-cut letters in Greater Manchester

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.

Why choose flat-cut letters in Greater Manchester?

Shopfitters and interior designers working on Manchester fit-outs can specify flat-cut letters to the exact RAL or Pantone colour.
For a Manchester salon or studio on a modest budget, matte black acrylic on a pale wall gives a designed look without fabrication costs.
Ground-floor shops in Manchester can mount 10 mm metal letters on stand-offs over a painted fascia, getting depth for less.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Guide prices start from £18 and go up to £65 per letter, 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.

Flat-cut letters in Greater Manchester: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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

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.

Do you need permission for a sign in Greater Manchester?

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.

Options worth considering

Solid metal letters

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

Vinyl-faced letters

Clear or white letters faced with vinyl for exact brand colours.

Aluminium composite letters

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

Towns in Greater Manchester

Main towns in Greater Manchester where we design, make and fit signage, including flat-cut letters. Select yours, or simply get in touch if your town or village is missing from the list.

Anywhere in Greater Manchester, the first step is the same: send photos and rough sizes for a free quote on flat-cut letters. You approve a proof to scale before anything is made.