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 Strood
- Winter darkness arrives by late afternoon, so face-lit letters keep a Strood shopfront readable to people heading home.
- Among the fascias of a busy Strood street, evenly glowing letters stand out without needing a larger sign.
- With a photocell fitted, a Strood sign switches itself on as daylight fades, even after staff have gone home.
What illuminated built-up letters cost in Strood
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For illuminated built-up letters the range is £140–£360 per letter, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check 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 Strood project
Day/night faces
Film that looks black by day and glows white once lit.
Fully lit acrylic
Faces and returns both glow, so letters read well from an angle.
Trimless
Faces sit inside a fine metal lip for a sharper edge.
Consent for illuminated signs in Strood
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 Strood and Kent
Coverage is nationwide, which means Strood and the surrounding parts of Kent are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. In postcode terms, Strood jobs typically fall in ME2, ME1 and ME4. From Maidstone, Strood is roughly 8.9 miles to the north.
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Get a free quote for illuminated built-up letters: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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