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Illuminated projecting signs · Gloucestershire

Illuminated projecting signs in Gloucestershire

For illuminated projecting signs anywhere in Gloucestershire, Smart Signs takes the enquiry, plans the job and arranges production and fitting through the fabricators and installers we contract. We cover the South West region and the rest of the UK, so a business in a market town gets the same proof stage and written price as one in a city centre.

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 in Gloucestershire?

  • Before you commit to a lit design in a historic part of Gloucester, we check the council's approach to projecting signs.
  • Corner premises in Gloucester can put a projecting sign on the side wall to catch people coming from the cross street.
  • Upper-floor clinics, dentists and studios in Gloucester can mark an easily missed street door with a lit projecting sign.

Guide prices in Gloucestershire

How much? Expect a guide range of £695–£2,250 per sign, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.

Illuminated projecting signs in Gloucestershire: 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

Guide prices: £695–£1,450 + VAT for a round or square lit projecting sign, and £1,250–£2,250 + VAT for a shaped or halo-lit design, each up to about 800 mm with a bracket. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after survey and artwork check.

Consent for illuminated signs in Gloucestershire

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.

Options worth considering

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.

Square or rectangular

More face area for a name and strapline.

Towns in Gloucestershire

Find your town in the list to open its page for illuminated projecting signs. If it is not listed, ask anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, not limited to these places in Gloucestershire.

A free, written quote for illuminated projecting signs is one message away. Send the details from anywhere in Gloucestershire and we will reply with a price, then a proof you approve before work begins.

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Illuminated projecting signs in Gloucestershire: questions

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.

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

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.

How long does it take to get illuminated projecting signs in Gloucester?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Does the price of illuminated projecting signs in Gloucester include VAT?

No. Our guide range of £695–£2,250 per sign excludes VAT, which is added to the quote. The final figure depends on size, materials, access, removal of existing signage or graphics and the artwork needed, and we confirm it in writing after a survey or once we have checked your files.

Are lit signs allowed on listed buildings?

Sometimes, but expect extra scrutiny. You'll usually need listed building consent as well as advertisement consent, and councils may favour halo-lit or externally lit designs and traditional brackets on historic frontages. Cable routes and fixings are planned to avoid damaging historic fabric.

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