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.
What lightbox signs can do for businesses in Hythe
- When an old fluorescent box above a Hythe shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
- A Hythe takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
- Businesses with several sites across Hampshire can share one set of artwork, so the Hythe branch matches the rest.
What lightbox signs cost in Hythe
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.
| 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 Hythe project
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.
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Consent for illuminated signs in Hythe
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.
Covering Hythe and Hampshire
Yes, Hythe is covered, as is the rest of Hampshire. For signs that are fixed to a wall or wired in, we arrange a visit to survey first. For window film, lettering or vehicle graphics, a set of photos with measurements is often all we need to put a price together. Addresses in SO45 are all within our Hythe coverage. Hythe is about 3 miles south of Southampton.
Neighbouring towns
- Lightbox signs in Southampton 3 mi
- Lightbox signs in Totton 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Eastleigh 8 mi
- Lightbox signs in Fareham 10 mi
- Lightbox signs in Gosport 13 mi
The next step costs nothing: send us photos and sizes, and we will quote for lightbox signs free of charge. You see and approve the design first, so nothing is made on guesswork.