Lightbox or lit letters?

A lightbox suits a logo, colours or extra information on one lit panel at lower cost. Individually lit letters give a cleaner, brand-led look with the fascia showing between them. Your street, budget and any conservation-area rules usually decide it.

How long does it take to get lightbox signs in Derry/Londonderry?

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.

How do I get a quote for lightbox signs in Derry/Londonderry?

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.

Does the price of lightbox signs in Derry/Londonderry include VAT?

No. Our guide range of £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox 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.

Why does our old lightbox flicker?

In an older box it's usually failing fluorescent tubes, starters or ballasts, and replacing them one at a time rarely lasts. Patchy light can also mean water has got in. Converting the box to LED fixes the cause, if the frame is sound.

How long does a printed face last?

Several years in most positions, though colours fade noticeably faster on a sunny south-facing frontage. Laminates and UV-resistant inks help slow fading, and reds and yellows usually go first. A box that's easy to re-face keeps future rebrands and refreshes affordable.

Lightbox signs in County Londonderry

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.

Why choose lightbox signs in County Londonderry?

Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Derry/Londonderry? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
Late-opening barbers and cafés in Derry/Londonderry can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
Businesses with several sites across County Londonderry can share one set of artwork, so the Derry/Londonderry branch matches the rest.

Guide prices in County Londonderry

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.

Lightbox signs in County Londonderry: 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.

Consent for illuminated signs in County Londonderry

Under the Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, an illuminated fascia or projecting sign usually needs express consent from the council. Applications go in online via the NI Planning Portal, and the council will tell you its timescale and may set conditions on hours or light levels. PLG05 from the Institution of Lighting Professionals is the usual brightness benchmark, and flashing is generally out. Listed premises usually need listed building consent alongside. Once installed, the sign is connected to the mains by an electrician to BS 7671, with a certificate for you. We can prepare the drawings or submit the application.

Options worth considering

Shaped lightbox

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

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.

Towns in County Londonderry

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

Tell us where you are in County Londonderry and what you need. We quote for lightbox signs free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.