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 Manchester
- Where a Manchester shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Manchester can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
- When an old fluorescent box above a Manchester shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
What lightbox signs cost in Manchester
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 Manchester 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 Manchester
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 Manchester and Greater Manchester
Our service reaches Manchester and all of Greater Manchester. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. In postcode terms, Manchester jobs typically fall in M1, M60, M2 and M4.
Also within reach of Manchester
- Lightbox signs in Salford 2 mi
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- Lightbox signs in Stretford 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Eccles 4 mi
Get in touch about lightbox signs for your business in Manchester. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.
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