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.
Practical reasons to consider illuminated projecting signs in Derby
- Upper-floor clinics, dentists and studios in Derby can mark an easily missed street door with a lit projecting sign.
- Chains across Derbyshire can use one lit roundel design, so a Derby site is recognised from the street's end.
- On a narrow Derby street, people walking along the pavement often see a projecting sign before they can read any fascia.
What illuminated projecting signs cost in Derby
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.
| 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 Derby project
Square or rectangular
More face area for a name and strapline.
Round lit sign
A roundel lit through opal faces, readable from both directions.
Halo-lit projecting
Solid letters lit from behind against a backing plate.
Consent for illuminated signs in Derby
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 Derby and Derbyshire
Yes, Derby is covered, as is the rest of Derbyshire. For signs that are fixed to a wall or wired in, we arrange a visit to survey first. For window film, lettering or vehicle graphics, a set of photos with measurements is often all we need to put a price together. In postcode terms, Derby jobs typically fall in DE1, DE22, DE23 and DE21.
Neighbouring towns
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Start with a free quote: a handful of photos plus approximate widths and heights is enough for illuminated projecting signs in Derby. You check and approve the proof, and only then is anything made.
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