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 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.

Lightbox or lit letters?

A lightbox suits a logo, colours or extra information on one lit panel at lower cost. Individually lit letters give a cleaner, brand-led look with the fascia showing between them. Your street, budget and any conservation-area rules usually decide it.

Is there a guide price for lightbox signs in Salford?

Yes: £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox + VAT is our guide range. It is not a fixed quote, because no two jobs are the same size or on the same surface. The area covered, materials, the number of letters or panels, removal of anything old and access all change the figure, which we confirm after seeing the site or artwork.

What can delay lightbox signs in Salford?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Will someone visit my premises in Salford 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 Salford

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.

Practical reasons to consider lightbox signs in Salford

Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Salford? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
If a Salford convenience store or pharmacy has a sound box frame, a new face refreshes the frontage for less.
Late-opening barbers and cafés in Salford can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.

What lightbox signs cost in Salford

How much? Expect a guide range of £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.

Lightbox signs in Salford: 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

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 Salford project

Printed flex face

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

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.

Consent for illuminated signs in Salford

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 Salford and Greater Manchester

Our coverage takes in Salford, the rest of Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK. Fitted signs usually start with a site visit so the wall can be measured, the fixings checked and access planned. Window and vehicle graphics can often be priced from your own pictures instead. Addresses in M6, M5, M50 and M3 are all within our Salford coverage. From Manchester, Salford is roughly 2.2 miles to the west.

Also within reach of Salford

If lightbox signs could help your business in Salford, the quote is free. Send pictures and sizes by form, phone or WhatsApp, and you will have a scaled design to approve before any work goes ahead.

More signs in Salford

All sign types in Salford · Lightbox signs across Greater Manchester

Fixing / installation	Brackets or rails on a sound fascia; stainless fixings
Typical size	Up to about 5 m long; often 100–150 mm deep
Typical lifespan	LEDs often manufacturer-rated around 50,000 hours; prints fade sooner