Can you work to an opening date in Edinburgh?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

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 you work across Edinburgh and the Lothians or only in Edinburgh?

Across all of Edinburgh and the Lothians, and the rest of the UK too. Edinburgh 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.

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.

Can the face be changed later?

Yes, which is one of the main advantages of a lightbox. Flex faces unclip or untension and acrylic faces slide or lift out, so a new design can go in without moving the box. Keep the face dimensions from handover for easy reordering.

How much should I budget for lightbox signs in Edinburgh?

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.

Lightbox signs in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?

An Edinburgh takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
On a dimly lit Edinburgh side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Edinburgh? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.

Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here is the price picture for lightbox signs in Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians: 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 Edinburgh and the Lothians

Exterior illuminated signs in Scotland usually need express advertisement consent from the council under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984, as amended. Applications are normally made through eDevelopment.scot, and the council can confirm its timescales and any conditions on hours or brightness. Brightness is commonly judged against the ILP's PLG05 guidance, and static lighting is expected. If the building is listed, listed building consent is usually needed as well. An electrician makes the final mains connection to BS 7671 and you receive the certificate. We prepare drawings and photos for the application, or submit it for you.

Options worth considering

Double-sided box

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

Shaped lightbox

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

Printed flex face

Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.

Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Tell us where you are in Edinburgh and the Lothians and what you need. We quote for lightbox signs free of charge, and the design proof always comes before any making or fitting.