How soon after I approve the proof can the work on lightbox signs happen?

Typically within a few weeks, depending on what has to be made. Printed and cut graphics are typically produced sooner than fabricated letters, trays or illuminated signs, which need more fabrication time. If the job needs advertisement consent, fitting waits for the council's decision. We confirm an expected date for Felling once materials are ordered.

Lightbox or lit letters?

A lightbox suits a logo, colours or extra information on one lit panel at lower cost. Individually lit letters give a cleaner, brand-led look with the fascia showing between them. Your street, budget and any conservation-area rules usually decide it.

Can the face be changed later?

Yes, which is one of the main advantages of a lightbox. Flex faces unclip or untension and acrylic faces slide or lift out, so a new design can go in without moving the box. Keep the face dimensions from handover for easy reordering.

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.

What makes lightbox signs more or less expensive?

Size and quantity come first, then the material or film, any lighting, the height of the work and the equipment needed to reach it, and the state of the surface or old sign being replaced. Against that, the guide for a job in Felling is £1,250–£4,800 per lightbox + VAT, confirmed after a survey or artwork check.

Do you cover smaller places near Felling as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Felling itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Tyne and Wear are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

Lightbox signs in Felling

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.

Practical reasons to consider lightbox signs in Felling

Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Felling? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
Businesses with several sites across Tyne and Wear can share one set of artwork, so the Felling branch matches the rest.
Where a Felling shop has a long fascia, a flex-faced box spans it without the joins rigid acrylic sheets need.

What lightbox signs cost in Felling

Prices below are guides, not quotes: £1,250 to £4,800 per lightbox plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.

Lightbox signs in Felling: 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

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 Felling 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.

Replacement face

A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.

Consent for illuminated signs in Felling

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 Felling and Tyne and Wear

We take on work in Felling, across Tyne and Wear and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. The Felling postcode districts we quote for include NE10, NE8, NE9 and NE6. Felling is about 2.2 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Ready to price lightbox signs in Felling? 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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Typical lifespan	LEDs often manufacturer-rated around 50,000 hours; prints fade sooner
Consent	Express consent usually needed for a lit fascia box
Fixing / installation	Brackets or rails on a sound fascia; stainless fixings