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.
Why choose projecting and hanging signs in Bristol?
- Visitors browsing Bristol on foot look along a street rather than at each shopfront in turn, which is exactly the view a projecting sign serves.
- If your Bristol street is narrow and fascias are hard to read at an angle, a hanging sign catches shoppers walking towards your door.
- When Bristol pavements are busy, fascias disappear behind people and parked vans, but a hanging sign above head height stays in view.
Guide prices in Bristol
How much? Expect a guide range of £395–£1,350 per sign, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.
| 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.
Do you need permission for a sign in Bristol?
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.
Options worth considering
Modern blade sign
A rigid sign on a flat-bar or tube arm that doesn't swing.
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.
Across Bristol
We cover the whole of Bristol — the city centre, retail parks, business districts and suburbs. Send the address with your enquiry and we’ll arrange the survey.
Start your projecting and hanging signs enquiry for Bristol now: images and rough measurements help us price accurately. Quotes cost nothing, and you see and approve the design before production starts.