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 Doncaster
- On a dimly lit Doncaster side street, a lightbox brings its own light and helps customers find the door.
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Doncaster? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
- When an old fluorescent box above a Doncaster shop flickers, an LED conversion can cost far less than a new sign.
What lightbox signs cost in Doncaster
Guide prices start from £1,250 and go up to £4,800 per lightbox, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| 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 Doncaster 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.
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Consent for illuminated signs in Doncaster
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 Doncaster and South Yorkshire
Smart Signs works throughout South Yorkshire, Doncaster 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. Postcode districts around Doncaster include DN1, DN4, DN2 and DN5. From Sheffield, Doncaster is roughly 17 miles to the north-east.
Other towns near Doncaster
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Ready to price lightbox signs in Doncaster? 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.
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