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 Leicester
- Businesses with several sites across Leicestershire can share one set of artwork, so the Leicester branch matches the rest.
- When an old fluorescent box above a Leicester shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Leicester can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
What lightbox signs cost in Leicester
Budgeting for lightbox signs? The guide below runs from £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox. VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking 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 Leicester 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.
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Consent for illuminated signs in Leicester
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 Leicester and Leicestershire
Coverage is nationwide, which means Leicester and the surrounding parts of Leicestershire are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. In postcode terms, Leicester jobs typically fall in LE1, LE4, LE5 and LE3.
Also within reach of Leicester
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- Lightbox signs in Earl Shilton 9 mi
- Lightbox signs in Loughborough 9 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.
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