Is central London inside your coverage area for halo-lit letters?

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

Can halo letters be used inside?

Yes, and reception walls suit them well. Indoor letters can be slimmer, with drivers in a ceiling void. A sign well inside the building is usually outside advertisement control, though check if it's visible through glazing. An electrician still makes the connection to BS 7671.

When could work on halo-lit letters go ahead in central London?

Fitting is typically scheduled once three things are in place: you have approved the proof, the materials are made or delivered, and any consent the job needs has been granted. For many jobs that is typically a few weeks from approval; illuminated or larger fabricated signs typically take longer, and consent decisions run to their own timetable.

Is there a guide price for halo-lit letters in central London?

Yes: £160–£420 per letter + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

Can halo letters go on dark brick?

They can, but the halo will be faint because dark surfaces absorb light. The usual answer is a pale backing panel behind the letters, giving the glow a clean surface. Face-and-halo letters are another option, where the lit face does most of the work.

How do you look after halo letters?

Clean metal faces gently with a soft cloth and mild detergent a few times a year, avoiding abrasive pads on brushed or mirror finishes. Check the clear backs for trapped dirt or insects. If a halo dims or goes patchy, the driver is the usual suspect.

Halo-lit letters in Greater London

Halo-lit letters are solid-faced fabricated letters with LEDs inside that shine backwards onto the wall, so each letter stands in silhouette against a soft outline of light.

Why choose halo-lit letters in Greater London?

Where a central London building has pale stone or smooth render, halo lighting shows off the wall rather than hiding it.
At a central London hotel entrance, brushed steel or brass halo letters read as part of the building's architecture.
Clinics, salons and studios in central London wanting an understated frontage can still be seen after dark with halo letters.

Guide prices in Greater London

Pricing for halo-lit letters is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £160 to £420 per letter + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.

Halo-lit letters in Greater London: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Halo-lit letter, 300–600 mm	£160 – £420	£192 – £504
Typical business name (10–14 letters)	£2,800 – £9,800	£3,360 – £11,760
Final electrical connection by an electrician	£150 – £350	£180 – £420

Metal and finish matter most: brass, bronze and mirror cost more than painted or brushed. Face-and-halo letters, backing panels, stone drilling and access equipment add to the total.

Consent for illuminated signs in Greater London

Illuminated signs are treated more strictly than unlit ones in England. Deemed consent for illumination is limited, and it does not apply at all in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control, so most internally lit or halo-lit fascia and projecting signs need express consent from the council. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks and consent is normally granted for 5 years. Councils commonly assess brightness against the Institution of Lighting Professionals' guidance PLG05, and lighting should be static. An electrician makes the final mains connection to BS 7671. We can prepare the drawings and photos for your application, or submit it for you.

Options worth considering

Backing panel

A pale panel behind the letters for dark or rough walls.

Painted or powder-coated

Any RAL colour; matt black gives the boldest silhouette.

Brushed stainless

Grade 304, or 316 near the coast; cool and hard-wearing.

Towns in Greater London

We take on halo-lit letters in all of these towns across Greater London, and in the smaller places, estates and business parks between them. Select a town to open its own page.

Photos of the building, window or vehicle, plus approximate sizes, are enough for us to quote halo-lit letters anywhere in Greater London. There is no charge for the quote and no commitment until you approve the proof.