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LED neon signs · Salford

LED neon signs in Salford

Every business in Salford wants its signage to do one job properly, whether that means being read from the road, giving a little privacy or making glass obvious to people walking towards it. Our approach to LED neon signs starts there, with sizes and materials chosen for the building or vehicle in question. We work UK-wide, so enquiries from Salford and across Greater Manchester follow one straightforward process.

From £245 per sign + VAT · UK guide price
Warm white and pink LED neon script 'good things take time' on a green tiled café wall

An LED neon sign is a logo or lettering formed from flexible LED tube that imitates glass neon, running at 12 or 24 volts and usually mounted on an acrylic backboard.

Where LED neon signs can pay off in Salford

  • Salons and barbers in Salford can hang a neon logo just inside the window to catch passers-by after dark.
  • A Salford restaurant with a covered terrace can use outdoor-rated neon, sealed against rain and hard-wired by an electrician.
  • Offices in Salford can put a logo or company values on a reception or meeting-room wall in low-voltage light.

What LED neon signs cost in Salford

Pricing for LED neon signs is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £245 to £1,250 per sign + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.

LED neon signs in Salford: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. VAT (20%)
LED neon sign up to 600 mm£245 – £495£294 – £594
LED neon sign 600 mm–1.2 m£450 – £1,250£540 – £1,500
Outdoor-rated version£150 – £450£180 – £540

Guide prices: £245–£495 + VAT for a sign up to 600 mm, and £450–£1,250 + VAT for 600 mm–1.2 m. An outdoor-rated version adds a guide £150–£450 + VAT. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after an artwork check.

Options for your Salford project

Event or counter sign

On a stand with a plug-in driver, easy to move.

Colour-changing RGB

One sign, many colours, set from a remote controller.

Window-hung sign

Suspended on fine wires just behind the glass, facing out.

LED neon signs in Salford: permission and rules

A neon sign on an inside wall, away from the windows, is usually outside advertisement control. Once it's visible from the street, on a fascia, canopy or just behind the glass, it can count as an illuminated advertisement. In England, lit signs get only limited deemed consent, and none in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control; an express consent decision usually takes up to 8 weeks. Keep street-facing signs static. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own regulations. We can prepare the drawings and photos for an application, or submit it for you.

Covering Salford and Greater Manchester

Smart Signs works throughout Greater Manchester, Salford included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. The Salford postcode districts we quote for include M6, M5, M50 and M3. Roughly 2.2 miles separate Salford from Manchester, which lies to the east.

Nearby towns we also cover

Free quotes for LED neon signs start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.

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LED neon signs in Salford: questions

Is Salford inside your coverage area for LED neon signs?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Salford and every part of Greater Manchester are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

Can LED neon go in a shop window?

Yes, usually hung on wires or chains behind the glass, facing out. Daylight reduces its impact, so it shows most at dusk and after dark. If it's visible from the street, check whether advertisement consent is needed, and keep it static.

Can we take the sign to events?

Yes. Interior LED neon is light and plugs into a normal socket, so it travels well to trade shows, launches and pop-ups. A padded case protects the acrylic edges. Some venues ask for portable appliance testing, so check their rules first.

What is the typical timescale for LED neon signs from enquiry to fitting?

A quote typically follows once we have your photos or have surveyed the site, and making and fitting is typically booked a few weeks after you approve the proof. Where advertisement consent applies, that decision has to come through before anything goes up, which can add several weeks. We give you an expected timescale with your quote for Salford.

How much should I budget for LED neon signs in Salford?

As a guide, £245–£1,250 per sign + VAT. Where your job falls in that range depends on size, materials, access height, whether old signage has to come off and how much design work is involved. We confirm a fixed price after a survey or artwork check, before anything is ordered.

Does LED neon get hot?

Only slightly warm. The flex runs at 12 or 24 volts, so it's comfortable to touch and suits places within reach, such as a café wall or salon window. The mains side is in the driver, which should stay ventilated and dry.

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