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 Tonbridge
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Tonbridge? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
- Businesses with several sites across Kent can share one set of artwork, so the Tonbridge branch matches the rest.
- If a Tonbridge convenience store or pharmacy has a sound box frame, a new face refreshes the frontage for less.
What lightbox signs cost in Tonbridge
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| 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 Tonbridge project
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
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.
Consent for illuminated signs in Tonbridge
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 Tonbridge and Kent
We cover Tonbridge and every other part of Kent as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Postcode districts around Tonbridge include TN9, TN11 and TN10. From Maidstone, Tonbridge is roughly 12 miles to the south-west.
Close to Tonbridge
- Lightbox signs in Royal Tunbridge Wells 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Sevenoaks 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Crowborough 10 mi
- Lightbox signs in Maidstone 12 mi
- Lightbox signs in East Grinstead 13 mi
Ready to price lightbox signs in Tonbridge? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.