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 Fleet
- Where a Fleet shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
- If a Fleet convenience store or pharmacy has a sound box frame, a new face refreshes the frontage for less.
- On a dimly lit Fleet side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
What lightbox signs cost in Fleet
Prices below are guides, not quotes: £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.
| 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 Fleet 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 Fleet
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.
Covering Fleet and Hampshire
Coverage is nationwide, which means Fleet and the surrounding parts of Hampshire are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. In postcode terms, Fleet jobs typically fall in GU51 and GU52. From Southampton, Fleet is roughly 36 miles to the north-east.
Also within reach of Fleet
- Lightbox signs in Farnborough 3 mi
- Lightbox signs in Aldershot 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Yateley 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Sandhurst 5 mi
- Lightbox signs in Farnham 5 mi
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price lightbox signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.