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 Southsea
- Where a Southsea shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Southsea can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
- A Southsea takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
What lightbox signs cost in Southsea
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For lightbox signs the range is £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check 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 Southsea project
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Printed flex face
Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.
Consent for illuminated signs in Southsea
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 Southsea and Hampshire
Smart Signs works throughout Hampshire, Southsea included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. Addresses in PO5, PO1, PO4 and PO12 are all within our Southsea coverage. From Southampton, Southsea is roughly 16 miles to the south-east.
Neighbouring towns
- Lightbox signs in Portsmouth 1 mi
- Lightbox signs in Gosport 2 mi
- Lightbox signs in Fareham 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Havant 7 mi
- Lightbox signs in Waterlooville 7 mi
Ask for a free quote on lightbox signs in Southsea today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.
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