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.
The case for lightbox signs in Southampton
- When an old fluorescent box above a Southampton shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
- Where a Southampton shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
- Businesses with several sites across Hampshire can share one set of artwork, so the Southampton branch matches the rest.
What lightbox signs cost in Southampton
Here is the price picture for lightbox signs in Southampton: a guide of £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| 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 Southampton project
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Shaped lightbox
Made to a logo or roundel outline instead of a rectangle.
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Consent for illuminated signs in Southampton
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 Southampton and Hampshire
From the middle of Southampton to the edges of Hampshire, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. In postcode terms, Southampton jobs typically fall in SO14, SO15, SO17 and SO19.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Lightbox signs in Hythe 3 mi
- Lightbox signs in Totton 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Eastleigh 5 mi
- Lightbox signs in Fareham 10 mi
- Lightbox signs in Winchester 12 mi
Get in touch about lightbox signs for your business in Southampton. 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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