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.
Good reasons to look at lightbox signs in Bideford
- When an old fluorescent box above a Bideford shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Bideford? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
- Where a Bideford shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
What lightbox signs cost in Bideford
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.
| 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 Bideford project
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Consent for illuminated signs in Bideford
Plan for express consent. In England most internally illuminated and halo-lit signs on a fascia or projecting bracket need it, and deemed consent does not cover illuminated signs in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control. The council usually decides within 8 weeks, and consent normally lasts 5 years. Expect questions about brightness: many councils refer to ILP guidance PLG05, which sets maximum luminance by zone, and they expect steady light rather than flashing. We prepare scaled drawings and photo mock-ups for the application, or submit it for you, and an electrician completes the connection to BS 7671 and gives you the certificate.
Covering Bideford and Devon
From the middle of Bideford to the edges of Devon, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Postcode districts around Bideford include EX39. From Plymouth, Bideford is roughly 45 miles to the north.
Close to Bideford
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price lightbox signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.