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.

Does the price of lightbox signs in central London include VAT?

No. Our guide range of £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox excludes VAT, which is added to the quote. The final figure depends on size, materials, access, removal of existing signage or graphics and the artwork needed, and we confirm it in writing after a survey or once we have checked your files.

Could the consent process affect the timing of my job in central London?

It can. Not every job needs an application, but where express consent is required the council's decision typically takes several weeks, and fitting typically waits until it is granted. We check this at the start, so the timetable you receive with your quote allows for consent where it applies, along with the proof approval stage.

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 long does a printed face last?

Several years in most positions, though colours fade noticeably faster on a sunny south-facing frontage. Laminates and UV-resistant inks help slow fading, and reds and yellows usually go first. A box that's easy to re-face keeps future rebrands and refreshes affordable.

Will someone visit my premises in central London before quoting?

If the job needs it, yes. For signs fixed to a building, anything illuminated or work at height, we arrange a survey to measure, check the wall and plan access. For window graphics, lettering and many vehicle jobs, clear photos with measurements are often enough, and we only visit if something needs a closer look.

Lightbox signs in Greater London

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 Greater London?

Where a central London shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
On a dimly lit central London side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
A central London takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.

Guide prices in Greater London

Guide prices for lightbox signs run from £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Lightbox signs in Greater London: 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 Greater London

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.

Options worth considering

Routed push-through face

Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.

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.

Towns in Greater London

Your town not here? We still cover it. These are the main towns in Greater London with their own page for lightbox signs, each one setting out the same survey, proof and fitting steps.

Get a free price for lightbox signs in Greater London. Use the quote form, phone or WhatsApp, include a few pictures and measurements, and we will send a written quote followed by a design for your approval.