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 Exeter: the practical benefits
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Exeter can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
- On a dimly lit Exeter side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
- Businesses with several sites across Devon can share one set of artwork, so the Exeter branch matches the rest.
What lightbox signs cost in Exeter
The table shows guide prices for lightbox signs, starting from £1,250 and reaching about £4,800 per lightbox. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| 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 Exeter project
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Printed flex face
Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.
Consent for illuminated signs in Exeter
Lighting a sign changes the consent picture in England. Under the 2007 Advertisement Regulations, deemed consent for illuminated signs is narrow and is excluded in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads and areas of special control; in practice most lit fascia and projecting signs need express consent. Allow up to 8 weeks for a decision, with consent normally running for 5 years. Keep the light static and at sensible levels, with PLG05 the usual reference for brightness, and use a time switch or photocell to control the hours. We check before you commit, can handle the application drawings or the submission, and arrange an electrician for the BS 7671 connection.
Covering Exeter and Devon
Jobs in Exeter are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Devon: 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. In postcode terms, Exeter jobs typically fall in EX4, EX2 and EX1. Roughly 36 miles separate Exeter from Plymouth, which lies to the south-west.
Other towns near Exeter
- Lightbox signs in Heavitree 1 mi
- Lightbox signs in Exmouth 9 mi
- Lightbox signs in Tiverton 12 mi
- Lightbox signs in Newton Abbot 14 mi
- Lightbox signs in Torquay 18 mi
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.