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.
Reasons to choose lightbox signs in Wakefield
- A Wakefield takeaway trading mostly after dark keeps its name and number readable with a fully lit face.
- Late-opening barbers and cafés in Wakefield can use routed faces so only the name glows, for a cleaner look.
- Taking over a franchise or a new lease in Wakefield? A replacement face keeps the existing box and wiring.
What lightbox signs cost in Wakefield
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 |
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 Wakefield project
Printed flex face
Joint-free over long spans and simple to re-print later.
Double-sided box
Lit on both faces, for gable ends, canopies or posts.
Replacement face
A new face cut to fit a sound existing box.
Consent for illuminated signs in Wakefield
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 Wakefield and West Yorkshire
You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Wakefield and the whole of West Yorkshire are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead. Around Wakefield, that covers postcode districts such as WF1, WF2, WF4 and WF3. From Leeds, Wakefield is roughly 8.1 miles to the south.
Close to Wakefield
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Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price lightbox signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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