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.
Points in favour of lightbox signs in Truro
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Truro can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Truro? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
- On a dimly lit Truro side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
What lightbox signs cost in Truro
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For lightbox signs the range is £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| 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 |
Length and face type drive most of the price; shaped or double-sided boxes, old-cabinet removal, fascia repairs, access equipment and consent drawings add to it.
Options for your Truro project
Shaped lightbox
Made to a logo or roundel outline instead of a rectangle.
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Consent for illuminated signs in Truro
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.
Covering Truro and Cornwall
Jobs in Truro are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Cornwall: one team, one process. If the work calls for a survey, we book a visit at a time that suits you. If photos and sizes will do, we quote from those and skip the visit altogether. Postcode districts around Truro include TR1.
Surveys and fitting in and around Truro are arranged case by case, and any travel costs are itemised on your quote.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Lightbox signs in Falmouth 8 mi
- Lightbox signs in Redruth 8 mi
- Lightbox signs in Newquay 10 mi
- Lightbox signs in Camborne 11 mi
- Lightbox signs in St Austell 14 mi
Get a free quote for lightbox signs: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.

