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.
The case for illuminated built-up letters in Southampton
- Among the fascias of a busy Southampton street, evenly glowing letters stand out without needing a larger sign.
- Set back on a retail park outside Southampton? Lit letters help drivers pick out the right unit after dark.
- Conservation areas cover parts of many towns, so for a Southampton frontage we check face-lit letters are realistic first.
What illuminated built-up letters cost in Southampton
Pricing for illuminated built-up letters is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £140 to £360 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.
| 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 Southampton project
Trim cap
A plastic edge holds each face on; robust and easy to service.
Raceway mounted
Letters on a slim box that hides the drivers.
Trimless
Faces sit inside a fine metal lip for a sharper edge.
Consent for illuminated signs in Southampton
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.
Covering Southampton and Hampshire
Wherever you are in Hampshire, Southampton included, the service is identical. We arrange a survey when the sign is fixed to a building or needs power, and we work from photographs, drawings or the make and model of the vehicle when that is enough to price graphics accurately. Postcode districts around Southampton include SO14, SO15, SO17 and SO19.
Neighbouring towns
- Illuminated built-up letters in Hythe 3 mi
- Illuminated built-up letters in Totton 4 mi
- Illuminated built-up letters in Eastleigh 5 mi
- Illuminated built-up letters in Fareham 10 mi
- Illuminated built-up letters in Winchester 12 mi
Ask for a free quote on illuminated built-up letters in Southampton today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.
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