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.
Where projecting and hanging signs can pay off in Bedford
- If your Bedford street is narrow and fascias are hard to read at an angle, a hanging sign catches shoppers walking towards your door.
- With an older frontage, a Bedford pub, café or bakery often suits a traditional painted sign on a scroll bracket.
- Corner units in Bedford gain twice, because a projecting sign on the corner catches people coming from both streets.
What projecting and hanging signs cost in Bedford
Below is the guide pricing we use for projecting and hanging signs: from £395 up to £1,350 per sign, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 Bedford project
Shaped symbol sign
Cut to a cup, key or scissors outline, so it reads before the words do.
Oval or round hanging sign
Classic shapes on hooks or chains for cafés, pubs and bakeries.
Double-sided panel sign
Print or vinyl on both faces of a composite or tray sign, on a standard bracket.
Do you need permission for a sign in Bedford?
In England, a non-illuminated sign on your own business premises usually falls under deemed consent, which means no application is needed provided the sign stays within set limits. The lettering and symbols should be no more than 0.75 m tall (0.3 m in an area of special control), and the top of the sign should sit no higher than the bottom of any first-floor window. Conservation areas and listed buildings need more care: a sign on a listed building usually also needs listed building consent. We check the position for your premises before you commit, and we can prepare the drawings and photos for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Bedford and Bedfordshire
Smart Signs works throughout Bedfordshire, Bedford 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. Around Bedford, that covers postcode districts such as MK40, MK42 and MK41. Roughly 18 miles separate Bedford from Luton, which lies to the south.
Neighbouring towns
- Projecting and hanging signs in Kempston 2 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Ampthill 8 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Saint Neots 10 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Rushden 12 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Milton Keynes 14 mi
Ask for a free quote on projecting and hanging signs in Bedford today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.
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