Can the existing wiring be reused?

Often the existing supply, switch and timer can be reused, provided an electrician checks them first. New LED drivers usually replace the old control gear inside the box. If the circuit is old or untested, the electrician will advise before connecting to BS 7671.

What can delay lightbox signs in Hawick?

The usual causes are artwork changes after the proof stage, waiting for consent, access arrangements such as a council licence for scaffolding on the pavement, and weather for outdoor fitting. Jobs typically run smoothly once the proof is approved and any consent is in place, but we do not promise dates that depend on things outside our control.

Is Hawick inside your coverage area for lightbox signs?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Hawick and every part of the Scottish Borders are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

Do lightboxes let in water and insects?

A well-made box is sealed around the face, with small drainage holes along the bottom so condensation can escape. LEDs run much cooler than tubes, so less heat draws insects in. Taking the face off occasionally to clean inside keeps the light even.

Will the location in Hawick affect the cost of lightbox signs?

Location is one factor among several, alongside size, material, access equipment and design time. Our guide range is £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox + VAT; any travel, parking or access costs for your site in Hawick are included in the written quote we confirm after a survey or artwork check, so you can see them before you commit.

Why does our old lightbox flicker?

In an older box it's usually failing fluorescent tubes, starters or ballasts, and replacing them one at a time rarely lasts. Patchy light can also mean water has got in. Converting the box to LED fixes the cause, if the frame is sound.

Lightbox signs in the Scottish Borders

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.

Why choose lightbox signs in the Scottish Borders?

When an old fluorescent box above a Hawick shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
Businesses with several sites across the Scottish Borders can share one set of artwork, so the Hawick branch matches the rest.
If a Hawick convenience store or pharmacy has a sound box frame, a new face refreshes the frontage for less.

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders

Guide prices for lightbox signs run from £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.

Lightbox signs in the Scottish Borders: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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.

Consent for illuminated signs in the Scottish Borders

Exterior illuminated signs in Scotland usually need express advertisement consent from the council under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (Scotland) Regulations 1984, as amended. Applications are normally made through eDevelopment.scot, and the council can confirm its timescales and any conditions on hours or brightness. Brightness is commonly judged against the ILP's PLG05 guidance, and static lighting is expected. If the building is listed, listed building consent is usually needed as well. An electrician makes the final mains connection to BS 7671 and you receive the certificate. We prepare drawings and photos for the application, or submit it for you.

Options worth considering

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.

Towns in the Scottish Borders

Towns in the Scottish Borders we cover for lightbox signs are listed below. Each has its own page with guide prices and the steps involved, and if your town is not listed, we still cover it.

Anywhere in the Scottish Borders, the first step is the same: send photos and rough sizes for a free quote on lightbox signs. You approve a proof to scale before anything is made.