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Lightbox signs in Coleraine

Every business in Coleraine 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 lightbox signs starts there, with sizes and materials chosen for the building or vehicle in question. We work UK-wide, so enquiries from Coleraine and across County Londonderry follow one straightforward process.

From £1,250 per lightbox + VAT · UK guide price
Red and white lightbox 'GOLDEN NOODLE HOUSE' over a takeaway at night

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.

Where lightbox signs can pay off in Coleraine

  • Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Coleraine? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
  • Where a Coleraine shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
  • Businesses with several sites across County Londonderry can share one set of artwork, so the Coleraine branch matches the rest.

What lightbox signs cost in Coleraine

Pricing for lightbox signs is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.

Lightbox signs in Coleraine: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. 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 Coleraine project

Shaped lightbox

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

Routed push-through face

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

Double-sided box

Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.

Consent for illuminated signs in Coleraine

Expect to apply if you want light. In Northern Ireland, express consent is usually required for exterior illuminated signs under the 2015 NI Regulations, and the council is likely to consider brightness, hours and appearance, particularly in conservation areas or on listed buildings. We prepare the scaled drawings, lighting details and photo mock-ups for an NI Planning Portal application, or submit it on your behalf. Keep illumination static and within the PLG05 guidance, and use a time switch or photocell to control the hours. The mains connection is made by an electrician to BS 7671.

Covering Coleraine and County Londonderry

Jobs in Coleraine are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in County Londonderry: 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. Coleraine lies around 27 miles east of Derry/Londonderry.

Also within reach of Coleraine

Tell us what you have in mind for lightbox signs in Coleraine. Snap the frontage, window or vehicle, add approximate sizes and send it over. Your quote is free, and the proof always comes before any making.

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Lightbox signs in Coleraine: questions

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.

How much should I budget for lightbox signs in Coleraine?

As a guide, £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox + 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.

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.

Is there a typical lead time for lightbox signs in Coleraine?

Yes, though it varies with the job. The lead time typically runs from the day you approve the proof, not from the first enquiry, and is typically a few weeks. Survey visits, artwork changes and any consent application sit before that point, so getting photos, sizes and logo files to us early typically shortens the overall timescale.

Do you work across County Londonderry or only in Coleraine?

Across all of County Londonderry, and the rest of the UK too. Coleraine is simply one of the places we list, and enquiries from anywhere nearby follow exactly the same steps: photos or a survey, a scaled proof, a written price, then making and fitting once you sign off the design.

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.

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