Illuminated built-up letters are fabricated 3D letters with translucent opal acrylic faces and LED modules inside, so each face glows and your name reads clearly after dark.
Why choose illuminated built-up letters in County Down?
- Conservation areas cover parts of many towns, so for a Bangor frontage we check face-lit letters are realistic first.
- Winter darkness arrives by late afternoon, so face-lit letters keep a Bangor shopfront readable to people heading home.
- Among the fascias of a busy Bangor street, evenly glowing letters stand out without needing a larger sign.
Guide prices in County Down
Use these figures to budget: £140 to £360 per letter is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Face-lit letter, 300–600 mm | £140 – £360 | £168 – £432 |
| Typical business name (10–14 letters) | £2,400 – £8,900 | £2,880 – £10,680 |
| Final electrical connection by an electrician | £150 – £350 | £180 – £420 |
Height and letter count drive most of the cost; stainless returns and trimless faces add more, as do access equipment, old-sign removal and consent drawings.
Consent for illuminated signs in County Down
Under the Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, an illuminated fascia or projecting sign usually needs express consent from the council. Applications go in online via the NI Planning Portal, and the council will tell you its timescale and may set conditions on hours or light levels. PLG05 from the Institution of Lighting Professionals is the usual brightness benchmark, and flashing is generally out. Listed premises usually need listed building consent alongside. Once installed, the sign is connected to the mains by an electrician to BS 7671, with a certificate for you. We can prepare the drawings or submit the application.
Options worth considering
Raceway mounted
Letters on a slim box that hides the drivers.
Day/night faces
Film that looks black by day and glows white once lit.
Trim cap
A plastic edge holds each face on; robust and easy to service.
Towns in County Down
The towns below are all part of our coverage of County Down. Each link opens the illuminated built-up letters page for that town, with guide prices, consent notes and how to get a quote.
- Illuminated built-up letters in Bangor, County Down
- Illuminated built-up letters in Castlereagh
- Illuminated built-up letters in Newtownards
- Illuminated built-up letters in Newry
- Illuminated built-up letters in Banbridge
- Illuminated built-up letters in Dundonald
- Illuminated built-up letters in Holywood
- Illuminated built-up letters in Downpatrick
- Illuminated built-up letters in Comber
Start your illuminated built-up letters enquiry for County Down now: images and rough measurements help us price accurately. Quotes cost nothing, and you see and approve the design before production starts.