A projecting sign is a sign, usually double-sided, fixed at right angles to a building on a wall bracket, so it can be read by people approaching along the street from either direction.
Practical reasons to consider projecting and hanging signs in Forfar
- Upstairs businesses in Forfar, such as salons, studios and accountants, can use a projecting sign at street level to mark a side door.
- Visitors browsing Forfar on foot look along a street rather than at each shopfront in turn, which is exactly the view a projecting sign serves.
- A small Forfar shop squeezed between larger neighbours can still be spotted from the end of the street with a well-placed hanging sign.
What projecting and hanging signs cost in Forfar
Budgeting for projecting and hanging signs? The guide below runs from £395 to £1,350 per sign. VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Double-sided panel sign with standard bracket | £395 – £850 | £474 – £1,020 |
| Shaped or painted sign with decorative bracket | £650 – £1,350 | £780 – £1,620 |
Size and shape come first, then the bracket: a scroll bracket costs more than flat bar, and larger signs need stronger brackets and wall plates. Painted finishes, access height, the wall type and any drawings for a highway licence or advertisement consent also affect the figure.
Options for your Forfar project
Shaped symbol sign
Cut to a cup, key or scissors outline, so it reads before the words do.
Painted timber-style sign
Moulded board in timber or timber-effect aluminium for period frontages.
Modern blade sign
A rigid sign on a flat-bar or tube arm that doesn't swing.
Do you need permission for a sign in Forfar?
Different rules apply in Scotland. The 1984 Scotland Regulations decide whether a non-illuminated sign needs advertisement consent, and while some shop and office signs can go up without applying, the details are not the same as in England. Historic buildings deserve care: listed building consent is usually needed for signs on listed buildings under the 1997 Scotland Act, and carrying out works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm what applies before you commit to projecting and hanging signs, then prepare drawings and photographs for an eDevelopment.scot application, or submit it on your behalf.
Covering Forfar and Angus and Dundee
We cover Forfar and every other part of Angus and Dundee as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Postcode districts around Forfar include DD8. Forfar lies around 12 miles north of Dundee.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Projecting and hanging signs in Carnoustie 12 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Dundee 12 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Arbroath 13 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Montrose 17 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Blairgowrie and Rattray 18 mi
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price projecting and hanging signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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