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 the Scottish Borders?
- Small firms moving into a new Hawick unit can start with flat-cut letters at reception, adding exterior signs once the lease is settled.
- For a Hawick 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 Hawick can mount 10 mm metal letters on stand-offs over a painted fascia, getting depth for less.
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Here is the price picture for flat-cut letters in the Scottish Borders: a guide of £18 to £65 per letter, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| 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 the Scottish Borders?
Scotland runs its own advertisement rules, set out in the 1984 Control of Advertisements (Scotland) Regulations as amended. An unlit sign on your own premises may not need an application, but that depends on its size, its position and whether the building is listed or sits in a conservation area. If consent is needed, the council receives the application, typically submitted online through eDevelopment.scot. On a listed building, listed building consent usually applies too, and fixings into mortar joints are generally preferred. We check the position with you before anything is ordered, and we can draw up and submit the paperwork if you would like us to.
Options worth considering
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.
Acrylic letters
Solid-colour or clear acrylic in gloss or matt, for receptions and sheltered exteriors.
Towns in the Scottish Borders
Find your town in the list to open its page for flat-cut letters. If it is not listed, ask anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, not limited to these places in the Scottish Borders.
Whether your business is in a busy centre or a quieter corner of the Scottish Borders, getting a quote for flat-cut letters is free. Share photos and sizes, then approve the proof before anything is made.