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Illuminated projecting signs in Torquay

When it comes to illuminated projecting signs in Torquay, the useful questions are practical ones. What size? Which material? Is consent needed, and what will it cost? This page answers them. We supply and fit signs, window graphics and vehicle livery throughout the UK, Torquay and the rest of Devon included, with a scaled proof and a fixed price agreed before anything is made.

From £695 per sign + VAT · UK guide price
Round navy lit projecting sign 'THE LANTERN' on a bracket over a cobbled street at night

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.

Why choose illuminated projecting signs for a business in Torquay?

  • A lit roundel tells people a Torquay pub or restaurant is open on winter evenings, when fascias fall into shadow.
  • Corner premises in Torquay can put a projecting sign on the side wall to catch people coming from the cross street.
  • On a narrow Torquay street, people walking along the pavement often see a projecting sign before they can read any fascia.

What illuminated projecting signs cost in Torquay

Guide prices for illuminated projecting signs run from £695 to £2,250 per sign, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Illuminated projecting signs in Torquay: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. 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 Torquay project

Halo-lit projecting

Solid letters lit from behind against a backing plate.

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.

Consent for illuminated signs in Torquay

Lighting a sign changes the consent picture in England. Under the 2007 Advertisement Regulations, deemed consent for illuminated signs is narrow and is excluded in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads and areas of special control; in practice most lit fascia and projecting signs need express consent. Allow up to 8 weeks for a decision, with consent normally running for 5 years. Keep the light static and at sensible levels, with PLG05 the usual reference for brightness, and use a time switch or photocell to control the hours. We check before you commit, can handle the application drawings or the submission, and arrange an electrician for the BS 7671 connection.

Covering Torquay and Devon

Businesses in Torquay and elsewhere in Devon get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. In postcode terms, Torquay jobs typically fall in TQ1, TQ2 and TQ3. From Plymouth, Torquay is roughly 28 miles to the east.

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The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for illuminated projecting signs free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.

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Illuminated projecting signs in Torquay: questions

Can I get a fixed price for illuminated projecting signs in Torquay before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £695 to £2,250 per sign excluding VAT, then measure up or look at your photos and artwork. That gives a fixed written price reflecting the real size, materials, access and any design or consent work. You only commit once you accept that price and approve the proof.

How far can a projecting sign stick out?

There's no single UK figure. It depends on pavement width, clear height, the council's shopfront guidance and the highway authority's view. Lit projecting signs are usually modest, stopping well short of the kerb, and the survey records the pavement width for the drawings.

What can delay illuminated projecting signs in Torquay?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Can you reuse our existing bracket?

Sometimes. If the bracket is sound, well placed and strong enough, reusing it saves cost and avoids fresh holes. Rust at the wall plate, cracked masonry, missing fixings or no route for a cable usually mean a new bracket is safer.

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.

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

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.

Free quote · scale proof · fixed price

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Send a photo of your frontage or vehicle and a rough size. We’ll come back with ideas, a guide price and the next step.

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