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 East Sussex?
- Among the fascias of a busy Brighton street, evenly glowing letters stand out without needing a larger sign.
- Winter darkness arrives by late afternoon, so face-lit letters keep a Brighton shopfront readable to people heading home.
- Conservation areas cover parts of many towns, so for a Brighton frontage we check face-lit letters are realistic first.
Guide prices in East Sussex
Below is the guide pricing we use for illuminated built-up letters: from £140 up to £360 per letter, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 East Sussex
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.
Options worth considering
Day/night faces
Film that looks black by day and glows white once lit.
Trimless
Faces sit inside a fine metal lip for a sharper edge.
Trim cap
A plastic edge holds each face on; robust and easy to service.
Towns in East Sussex
Pick your town below to see the page for illuminated built-up letters there. The list shows the main towns in East Sussex; smaller places around them are covered too.
- Illuminated built-up letters in Brighton
- Illuminated built-up letters in Eastbourne
- Illuminated built-up letters in Hastings
- Illuminated built-up letters in Hove
- Illuminated built-up letters in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Illuminated built-up letters in Hailsham
- Illuminated built-up letters in Seaford
- Illuminated built-up letters in Rottingdean
- Illuminated built-up letters in Crowborough
- Illuminated built-up letters in Portslade
- Illuminated built-up letters in Peacehaven
Photos of the building, window or vehicle, plus approximate sizes, are enough for us to quote illuminated built-up letters anywhere in East Sussex. There is no charge for the quote and no commitment until you approve the proof.