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 Ashton-under-Lyne
- Inside an Ashton-under-Lyne clinic or practice, letters behind the reception desk tell visitors they are in the right place straight away.
- For an Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne unit can start with flat-cut letters at reception, adding exterior signs once the lease is settled.
What flat-cut letters cost in Ashton-under-Lyne
Below is the guide pricing we use for flat-cut letters: from £18 up to £65 per letter, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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.
Options for your Ashton-under-Lyne project
Aluminium composite letters
Light, rigid letters, a cost-effective choice for exterior fascias.
Vinyl-faced letters
Clear or white letters faced with vinyl for exact brand colours.
Stand-off mounted set
Letters held off the wall for shadow and easy levelling.
Do you need permission for a sign in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Will you need permission? For a non-illuminated sign at your own business address in England, usually not, as long as it stays inside the deemed consent limits: letters no taller than 0.75 m (0.3 m in an area of special control) and nothing above the bottom of a first-floor window. Historic streets need more care. In a conservation area the details matter more, and fixing to a listed building usually needs listed building consent, with fixings into mortar joints rather than brick or stone faces generally preferred. We check with you before anything is ordered, and can prepare drawings and photos for an application, or submit it for you.
Covering Ashton-under-Lyne and Greater Manchester
We cover Ashton-under-Lyne and every other part of Greater Manchester 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. Addresses in OL7, OL6, SK16 and M43 are all within our Ashton-under-Lyne coverage. Ashton-under-Lyne lies around 5.7 miles east of Manchester.
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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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