A lightbox sign is a shallow enclosed box with a translucent face and LED lighting inside, so the whole panel, or just lettering routed into it, glows evenly at night.
Reasons to choose lightbox signs in Forfar
- Businesses with several sites across Angus and Dundee can share one set of artwork, so the Forfar branch matches the rest.
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Forfar can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
- On a dimly lit Forfar side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
What lightbox signs cost in Forfar
Guide prices start from £1,250 and go up to £4,800 per lightbox, 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%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbox up to 3 m, printed face | £1,250 – £2,650 | £1,500 – £3,180 |
| Lightbox 3–5 m, routed and push-through letters | £2,450 – £4,800 | £2,940 – £5,760 |
| Replacement face for an existing lightbox | £295 – £950 | £354 – £1,140 |
Guide prices: £1,250–£2,650 + VAT for a box up to 3 m with a printed face, and £2,450–£4,800 + VAT for a 3–5 m box with push-through letters. A replacement face is a guide £295–£950 + VAT. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after survey.
Options for your Forfar project
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Consent for illuminated signs in Forfar
Illumination brings Scottish signs firmly into the consent process. Under the 1984 Scotland Regulations, internally lit or halo-lit fascia and projecting signs usually need express consent; the council decides, and listed buildings or conservation areas add an extra layer, with listed building consent usually required on a listed building. Keep the light static and the luminance within the PLG05 guidance the council is likely to reference. LED modules and drivers run at low voltage, while the final connection is made to BS 7671 by an electrician. We confirm the route before you commit and can handle the drawings or the eDevelopment.scot submission.
Covering Forfar and Angus and Dundee
Yes, Forfar is covered, as is the rest of Angus and Dundee. 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, Forfar jobs typically fall in DD8. Forfar is about 12 miles north of Dundee.
Neighbouring towns
- Lightbox signs in Carnoustie 12 mi
- Lightbox signs in Dundee 12 mi
- Lightbox signs in Arbroath 13 mi
- Lightbox signs in Montrose 17 mi
- Lightbox signs in Blairgowrie and Rattray 18 mi
Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on lightbox signs in Forfar; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.
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