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.

Do lightboxes let in water and insects?

A well-made box is sealed around the face, with small drainage holes along the bottom so condensation can escape. LEDs run much cooler than tubes, so less heat draws insects in. Taking the face off occasionally to clean inside keeps the light even.

How do I get a quote for lightbox signs in Brighton?

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.

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.

When could work on lightbox signs go ahead in Brighton?

Fitting is typically scheduled once three things are in place: you have approved the proof, the materials are made or delivered, and any consent the job needs has been granted. For many jobs that is typically a few weeks from approval; illuminated or larger fabricated signs typically take longer, and consent decisions run to their own timetable.

What is the price of lightbox signs for a business in Brighton?

Guide pricing runs from £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox, plus VAT. The main things that move it are dimensions, the material and finish, illumination where relevant, how high the work is and whether a scaffold or platform is needed. Your written quote, issued after a survey or a check of your artwork, replaces the guide figure.

Lightbox signs in East Sussex

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 East Sussex?

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

Guide prices in East Sussex

Here is the price picture for lightbox signs in East Sussex: a guide of £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.

Lightbox signs in East Sussex: 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 East Sussex

Illuminated signs are treated more strictly than unlit ones in England. Deemed consent for illumination is limited, and it does not apply at all in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control, so most internally lit or halo-lit fascia and projecting signs need express consent from the council. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks and consent is normally granted for 5 years. Councils commonly assess brightness against the Institution of Lighting Professionals' guidance PLG05, and lighting should be static. An electrician makes the final mains connection to BS 7671. We can prepare the drawings and photos for your application, or submit it for you.

Options worth considering

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.

Shaped lightbox

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

Towns in East Sussex

We take on lightbox signs in all of these towns across East Sussex, and in the smaller places, estates and business parks between them. Select a town to open its own page.

A free, written quote for lightbox signs is one message away. Send the details from anywhere in East Sussex and we will reply with a price, then a proof you approve before work begins.