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.
Flat-cut letters in South Shields: the practical benefits
- Small firms moving into a new South Shields unit can start with flat-cut letters at reception, adding exterior signs once the lease is settled.
- In a shared South Shields office building, a name on the wall beside your door helps visitors find you on the right floor.
- Ground-floor shops in South Shields can mount 10 mm metal letters on stand-offs over a painted fascia, getting depth for less.
What flat-cut letters cost in South Shields
The table shows guide prices for flat-cut letters, starting from £18 and reaching about £65 per letter. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| 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 South Shields project
Aluminium composite letters
Light, rigid letters, a cost-effective choice for exterior fascias.
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.
Do you need permission for a sign in South Shields?
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 South Shields and Tyne and Wear
Our service reaches South Shields 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. In postcode terms, South Shields jobs typically fall in NE33, NE30, NE29 and NE34. From Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shields is roughly 7.4 miles to the east.
Also within reach of South Shields
- Flat-cut letters in Tynemouth 1 mi
- Flat-cut letters in North Shields 1 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Jarrow 2 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Whitley Bay 3 mi
- Flat-cut letters in Hebburn 4 mi
Start with a free quote: a handful of photos plus approximate widths and heights is enough for flat-cut letters in South Shields. You check and approve the proof, and only then is anything made.
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