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.
The case for illuminated projecting signs in Durham
- A lit roundel tells people a Durham pub or restaurant is open on winter evenings, when fascias fall into shadow.
- Before you commit to a lit design in a historic part of Durham, we check the council's approach to projecting signs.
- Upper-floor clinics, dentists and studios in Durham can mark an easily missed street door with a lit projecting sign.
What illuminated projecting signs cost in Durham
Below is the guide pricing we use for illuminated projecting signs: from £695 up to £2,250 per sign, 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%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Durham project
Round lit sign
A roundel lit through opal faces, readable from both directions.
Routed push-through
Painted metal faces where only lettering and logo glow.
Halo-lit projecting
Solid letters lit from behind against a backing plate.
Consent for illuminated signs in Durham
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 Durham and County Durham
We take on work in Durham, across County Durham and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. Addresses in DH1 are all within our Durham coverage. Durham is about 18 miles north of Darlington.
Neighbouring towns
- Illuminated projecting signs in Chester-le-Street 6 mi
- Illuminated projecting signs in Houghton-Le-Spring 6 mi
- Illuminated projecting signs in Stanley 8 mi
- Illuminated projecting signs in Washington 9 mi
- Illuminated projecting signs in Bishop Auckland 9 mi
Get in touch about illuminated projecting signs for your business in Durham. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.
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