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 Swanley
- On a dimly lit Swanley side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
- Businesses with several sites across Kent can share one set of artwork, so the Swanley branch matches the rest.
- When an old fluorescent box above a Swanley shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
What lightbox signs cost in Swanley
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 Swanley project
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Shaped lightbox
Made to a logo or roundel outline instead of a rectangle.
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Consent for illuminated signs in Swanley
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 Swanley and Kent
From the middle of Swanley to the edges of Kent, 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. Addresses in BR8 and DA4 are all within our Swanley coverage. Roughly 17 miles separate Swanley from Maidstone, which lies to the south-east.
Close to Swanley
- Lightbox signs in Bexley 3 mi
- Lightbox signs in Dartford 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Welling 5 mi
- Lightbox signs in Eltham 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Thamesmead 8 mi
Get in touch about lightbox signs for your business in Swanley. 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.