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.
Points in favour of lightbox signs in Guildford
- Where a Guildford shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.
- If a Guildford convenience store or pharmacy has a sound box frame, a new face refreshes the frontage for less.
- Businesses with several sites across Surrey can share one set of artwork, so the Guildford branch matches the rest.
What lightbox signs cost in Guildford
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 |
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 Guildford project
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Shaped lightbox
Made to a logo or roundel outline instead of a rectangle.
Routed push-through face
Only the lettering glows, standing slightly proud of the face.
Consent for illuminated signs in Guildford
Plan for express consent. In England most internally illuminated and halo-lit signs on a fascia or projecting bracket need it, and deemed consent does not cover illuminated signs in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control. The council usually decides within 8 weeks, and consent normally lasts 5 years. Expect questions about brightness: many councils refer to ILP guidance PLG05, which sets maximum luminance by zone, and they expect steady light rather than flashing. We prepare scaled drawings and photo mock-ups for the application, or submit it for you, and an electrician completes the connection to BS 7671 and gives you the certificate.
Covering Guildford and Surrey
Smart Signs works throughout Surrey, Guildford 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. In postcode terms, Guildford jobs typically fall in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3. Roughly 5.8 miles separate Guildford from Woking, which lies to the north.
Neighbouring towns
- Lightbox signs in Godalming 4 mi
- Lightbox signs in Woking 6 mi
- Lightbox signs in Aldershot 8 mi
- Lightbox signs in Farnborough 9 mi
- Lightbox signs in Farnham 10 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.