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.
Reasons to choose lightbox signs in Christchurch
- When an old fluorescent box above a Christchurch shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Christchurch? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
- A Christchurch takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
What lightbox signs cost in Christchurch
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.
| 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 |
Guide prices: £1,250–£2,650 + VAT for a box up to 3 m with a printed face, and £2,450–£4,800 + VAT for a 3–5 m box with push-through letters. A replacement face is a guide £295–£950 + VAT. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after survey.
Options for your Christchurch 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.
Printed flex face
Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.
Consent for illuminated signs in Christchurch
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 Christchurch and Dorset
Businesses in Christchurch and elsewhere in Dorset get exactly the service offered in every other part of the UK. Signs fixed to a building are surveyed on site before we quote firmly. For graphics on glass, walls or vehicles, photos are often enough to start, and we visit only if something needs a closer look. The Christchurch postcode districts we quote for include BH6, BH23, BH7 and BH5. Christchurch lies around 4.4 miles east of Bournemouth.
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Get a free quote for lightbox signs: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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