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.
Reasons to choose illuminated built-up letters in Durham
- Set back on a retail park outside Durham? Lit letters help drivers pick out the right unit after dark.
- With a photocell fitted, a Durham sign switches itself on as daylight fades, even after staff have gone home.
- Among the fascias of a busy Durham street, evenly glowing letters stand out without needing a larger sign.
What illuminated built-up letters cost in Durham
Guide prices for illuminated built-up letters run from £140 to £360 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.
| 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 |
Guide price: £140–£360 + VAT per face-lit letter 300–600 mm tall, or £2,400–£8,900 + VAT for a typical 10–14 letter name. The electrician's final connection is a guide £150–£350 + VAT. All prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after survey and artwork check.
Options for your Durham project
Raceway mounted
Letters on a slim box that hides the drivers.
Fully lit acrylic
Faces and returns both glow, so letters read well from an angle.
Trim cap
A plastic edge holds each face on; robust and easy to service.
Consent for illuminated signs in Durham
Plan for express consent. In England most internally illuminated and halo-lit signs on a fascia or projecting bracket need it, and deemed consent does not cover illuminated signs in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control. The council usually decides within 8 weeks, and consent normally lasts 5 years. Expect questions about brightness: many councils refer to ILP guidance PLG05, which sets maximum luminance by zone, and they expect steady light rather than flashing. We prepare scaled drawings and photo mock-ups for the application, or submit it for you, and an electrician completes the connection to BS 7671 and gives you the certificate.
Covering Durham and County Durham
Our service reaches Durham and all of County Durham. 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. Addresses in DH1 are all within our Durham coverage. Roughly 18 miles separate Durham from Darlington, which lies to the south.
Close to Durham
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- Illuminated built-up letters in Bishop Auckland 9 mi
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price illuminated built-up letters at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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