Why is there a price range for illuminated projecting signs rather than one figure?

Because jobs vary. The guide of £695 to £2,250 per sign + VAT spans small, simple work at one end and larger, more involved work at the other. Size, material, finish, access, design time and any consent drawings push the figure up or down. A survey or artwork check lets us fix the price for your job in Magherafelt.

Does the sign need its own supply?

It needs a supply, though not necessarily a new circuit. An electrician usually takes a switched, fused feed from inside the building close to the bracket, often sharing a time switch with your fascia lighting, and certifies the connection to BS 7671.

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.

Is there a typical lead time for illuminated projecting signs in Magherafelt?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

Can you handle illuminated projecting signs for a business in Magherafelt?

Yes. Smart Signs covers Magherafelt and the rest of County Londonderry as part of a UK-wide service. You send photos and rough sizes, we arrange a survey if the job needs one, then you receive a proof to scale and a fixed written price. Nothing is made or fitted until you have approved both.

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.

Illuminated projecting signs in Magherafelt

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 Magherafelt

On a narrow Magherafelt street, people walking along the pavement often see a projecting sign before they can read any fascia.
A lit roundel tells people a Magherafelt pub or restaurant is open on winter evenings, when fascias fall into shadow.
Chains across County Londonderry can use one lit roundel design, so a Magherafelt site is recognised from the street's end.

What illuminated projecting signs cost in Magherafelt

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 Magherafelt: 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 Magherafelt project

Round lit sign

A roundel lit through opal faces, readable from both directions.

Shaped sign

Cut to a logo, symbol or product outline.

Routed push-through

Painted metal faces where only lettering and logo glow.

Consent for illuminated signs in Magherafelt

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 Magherafelt and County Londonderry

From the middle of Magherafelt to the edges of County Londonderry, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Roughly 33 miles separate Magherafelt from Derry/Londonderry, which lies to the north-west.

Nearby towns we also cover

Ready to price illuminated projecting signs in Magherafelt? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.

More signs in Magherafelt

All sign types in Magherafelt · Illuminated projecting signs across County Londonderry

Typical size	Up to about 800 mm across, double-sided
Materials	Aluminium box, opal or routed faces, LEDs, steel bracket
Fixing / installation	Wall plate into solid masonry; cable inside the bracket arm