What makes illuminated projecting signs more or less expensive?

Size and quantity come first, then the material or film, any lighting, the height of the work and the equipment needed to reach it, and the state of the surface or old sign being replaced. Against that, the guide for a job in Holywood is £695–£2,250 per sign + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

How long does it all take?

Making and fitting typically takes 3–5 weeks after you approve the proof. Allow for advertisement consent first, usually up to 8 weeks for a decision, plus any highway licence, which runs on the authority's own timetable. Applications can be prepared in parallel.

Will the sign swing in the wind?

It shouldn't. A lit box is fixed rigidly to its bracket rather than hung on chains, so it stays still in normal winds, with the bracket and fixings sized for its weight and exposure. Traditional hanging signs move; lit ones are fixed solid.

Can each side show something different?

Yes. The two faces are separate, so one side can carry your logo and the other a name or service, though many businesses keep both identical so the sign reads the same from either direction. Any difference should be shown on the consent drawings.

What is the typical timescale for illuminated projecting signs from enquiry to fitting?

A quote typically follows once we have your photos or have surveyed the site, and making and fitting is typically booked a few weeks after you approve the proof. Where advertisement consent applies, that decision has to come through before anything goes up, which can add several weeks. We give you an expected timescale with your quote for Holywood.

How do I get a quote for illuminated projecting signs in Holywood?

Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp and include a few photos, rough sizes and any logo files you have. We check the details, arrange a survey where one is needed, then send a fixed written price with a design drawn to scale. The quote is free, and nothing is made until you approve it.

Illuminated projecting signs in Holywood

An illuminated projecting sign is a double-sided sign fixed at right angles to the building on a bracket, with LEDs inside or behind it, so people approaching along the pavement can read it.

Reasons to choose illuminated projecting signs in Holywood

Where a Holywood street is busy with vans and buses, setting the sign high and back from the kerb matters.
Before you commit to a lit design in a historic part of Holywood, we check the council's approach to projecting signs.
For a pharmacy or late-opening shop in Holywood, a lit projecting sign helps people searching the street after dark.

What illuminated projecting signs cost in Holywood

Guide prices start from £695 and go up to £2,250 per sign, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.

Illuminated projecting signs in Holywood: guide prices, supplied and fitted
Item	Guide, ex VAT	Inc. VAT (20%)
Round or square lit projecting sign	£695 – £1,450	£834 – £1,740
Shaped or halo-lit projecting sign	£1,250 – £2,250	£1,500 – £2,700

Shape, lighting style and bracket design make the biggest difference. Wall construction, cable route, access equipment, pavement or highway licences and council fees are listed separately.

Options for your Holywood project

Square or rectangular

More face area for a name and strapline.

Halo-lit projecting

Solid letters lit from behind against a backing plate.

Shaped sign

Cut to a logo, symbol or product outline.

Consent for illuminated signs in Holywood

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.

Covering Holywood and County Down

Coverage is nationwide, which means Holywood and the surrounding parts of County Down 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. Holywood is about 6.4 miles west of Bangor.

Also within reach of Holywood

Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price illuminated projecting signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.

More signs in Holywood

All sign types in Holywood · Illuminated projecting signs across County Down

Consent	Express consent nearly always; a highway licence may apply
Typical lifespan	LEDs manufacturer-rated for long life; check fixings yearly
Typical size	Up to about 800 mm across, double-sided