Why is there a price range for flat-cut letters rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £18 to £65 per letter + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Gateshead.

Will someone visit my premises in Gateshead before quoting?

If the job needs it, yes. For signs fixed to a building, anything illuminated or work at height, we arrange a survey to measure, check the wall and plan access. For window graphics, lettering and many vehicle jobs, clear photos with measurements are often enough, and we only visit if something needs a closer look.

Can flat-cut letters be lit?

They can be picked out with external lighting, such as a wall-washer or spotlights, but a solid flat-cut letter has no room for internal LEDs. For a glowing effect, consider halo-lit letters, which are built with depth for LEDs, or an LED neon sign for an interior feature.

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.

Can you work to an opening date in Gateshead?

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.

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.

Flat-cut letters in Gateshead

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.

Where flat-cut letters can pay off in Gateshead

Small firms moving into a new Gateshead unit can start with flat-cut letters at reception, adding exterior signs once the lease is settled.
Ground-floor shops in Gateshead can mount 10 mm metal letters on stand-offs over a painted fascia, getting depth for less.
In a shared Gateshead office building, a name on the wall beside your door helps visitors find you on the right floor.

What flat-cut letters cost in Gateshead

Guide prices for flat-cut letters run from £18 to £65 per letter, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Flat-cut letters in Gateshead: 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.

Options for your Gateshead project

Vinyl-faced letters

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

Solid metal letters

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

Mirror or metallic effect

Reflective faces for a striking reception wall.

Do you need permission for a sign in Gateshead?

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 Gateshead and Tyne and Wear

Our service reaches Gateshead and all of Tyne and Wear. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. Around Gateshead, that covers postcode districts such as NE8, NE1, NE2 and NE6.

Neighbouring towns

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Flat-cut letters in Hebburn 4 mi

Get in touch about flat-cut letters for your business in Gateshead. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.

More signs in Gateshead

All sign types in Gateshead · Flat-cut letters across Tyne and Wear

Consent	Indoor letters usually excluded; exterior letters often deemed in England within limits
Materials	Acrylic, aluminium composite, aluminium, stainless or brass-effect sheet
Typical size	Letters around 300 mm tall, 5–10 mm thick