What do you need from me to quote for lightbox signs in Craigavon?

Photos are the most useful start: the whole frontage, window or vehicle, plus a close-up of the area involved. Add rough measurements, your logo or artwork if you have it, and the address. From that we can say whether a survey visit is needed and send a written quote, followed by a proof for you to approve.

What can delay lightbox signs in Craigavon?

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.

Do lightboxes let in water and insects?

A well-made box is sealed around the face, with small drainage holes along the bottom so condensation can escape. LEDs run much cooler than tubes, so less heat draws insects in. Taking the face off occasionally to clean inside keeps the light even.

What makes lightbox signs more or less expensive?

Size and quantity come first, then the material or film, any lighting, the height of the work and the equipment needed to reach it, and the state of the surface or old sign being replaced. Against that, the guide for a job in Craigavon is £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

Can the existing wiring be reused?

Often the existing supply, switch and timer can be reused, provided an electrician checks them first. New LED drivers usually replace the old control gear inside the box. If the circuit is old or untested, the electrician will advise before connecting to BS 7671.

Can a lightbox go on bare brick?

Yes, if there's sound masonry to fix to. The box sits on brackets or rails anchored into the wall, with a cable entry drilled behind it. Render, timber boarding or old cladding may need checking or reinforcing first, which the survey covers.

Lightbox signs in Craigavon

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.

Lightbox signs in Craigavon: the practical benefits

Businesses with several sites across County Armagh can share one set of artwork, so the Craigavon branch matches the rest.
A Craigavon takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
Late-opening barbers and cafés in Craigavon can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.

What lightbox signs cost in Craigavon

Budgeting for lightbox signs? The guide below runs from £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox. VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking the artwork.

Lightbox signs in Craigavon: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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 Craigavon project

Printed flex face

Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.

Routed push-through face

Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.

Shaped lightbox

Made to a logo or roundel outline instead of a rectangle.

Consent for illuminated signs in Craigavon

Light changes the consent position. Under Northern Ireland's 2015 Advertisement Regulations, internally lit, halo-lit and lit projecting signs typically need express consent from the council, applied for online through the NI Planning Portal. A listed building usually needs listed building consent as well. LED modules and drivers run at low voltage, but the final mains connection is made by an electrician to BS 7671, who certifies the circuit. Councils commonly refer to PLG05 for brightness and expect steady rather than flashing light. We check before you commit to lightbox signs and can prepare or submit the application.

Covering Craigavon and County Armagh

You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Craigavon and the whole of County Armagh are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead.

Also within reach of Craigavon

Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on lightbox signs in Craigavon; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.

More signs in Craigavon

All sign types in Craigavon · Lightbox signs across County Armagh

Consent	Express consent usually needed for a lit fascia box
Typical lead time	typically 2–4 weeks after proof approval, plus consent
Typical size	Up to about 5 m long; often 100–150 mm deep