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Projecting & hanging signs · Derry/Londonderry

Projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry

This is a buyer's guide to projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry: what is involved, what drives the price and how the consent rules work. Smart Signs is a UK-wide signage service. We survey, design and quote; the sign or graphics are then made by specialist fabricators and fitted under our contract, so you only ever deal with a single point of contact.

From £395 per sign + VAT · UK guide price
Dark green oval hanging sign 'BREW & CRUMB' on a black wrought-iron bracket on a market-town street.

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 Derry/Londonderry

  • Corner units in Derry/Londonderry gain twice, because a projecting sign on the corner catches people coming from both streets.
  • If your Derry/Londonderry street is narrow and fascias are hard to read at an angle, a hanging sign catches shoppers walking towards your door.
  • A small Derry/Londonderry 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 Derry/Londonderry

Here is the price picture for projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry: a guide of £395 to £1,350 per sign, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.

Projecting & hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. 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

A double-sided panel sign with a standard bracket is guided at £395 to £850, supplied and fitted and excluding VAT. Shaped or painted signs with a decorative bracket are guided at £650 to £1,350. Both are confirmed after survey and an artwork check.

Options for your Derry/Londonderry project

Traditional scroll bracket

Wrought-iron-style bracket with scrolls, in black or a heritage colour.

Oval or round hanging sign

Classic shapes on hooks or chains for cafés, pubs and bakeries.

Painted timber-style sign

Moulded board in timber or timber-effect aluminium for period frontages.

Do you need permission for a sign in Derry/Londonderry?

Before any exterior sign goes up in Northern Ireland, it is worth checking the 2015 NI Advertisement Regulations. Some straightforward signs on business premises fall within what is allowed without applying, but the conditions are Northern Ireland's own and conservation areas need more care. Listed buildings usually need listed building consent as well, and works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm the position with you before you commit to projecting and hanging signs, and we can prepare the drawings and photographs for an NI Planning Portal application or submit it for you.

Covering Derry/Londonderry and County Londonderry

Smart Signs works throughout County Londonderry, Derry/Londonderry 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.

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Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.

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Projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry: questions

How far can a projecting sign stick out?

It depends on the pavement width and the rules where you are. The sign needs to stay well back from the kerb, clear of high-sided vehicles, and the highway authority may set a maximum projection. We measure the footway at survey and size the bracket to suit.

Is Derry/Londonderry inside your coverage area for projecting and hanging signs?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Derry/Londonderry and every part of County Londonderry are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

Can I get a fixed price for projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry before committing?

Yes. We start from the guide range, £395 to £1,350 per sign excluding VAT, then measure up or look at your photos and artwork. That gives a fixed written price reflecting the real size, materials, access and any design or consent work. You only commit once you accept that price and approve the proof.

How long does it take to get projecting and hanging signs in Derry/Londonderry?

It typically takes a few weeks from first enquiry, with much of that time falling after you approve the proof, while the work is made and scheduled. Graphics and vehicle jobs are typically shorter than fabricated or illuminated signs. If advertisement consent is needed, the council's decision comes first and adds to the overall timescale.

Do I need a licence from the highway authority?

Possibly. A sign projecting over a public pavement may need a licence from the highway authority, which is separate from advertisement consent from the planning department. We can check the requirement for your street and prepare the drawings and photos the application needs.

Who is responsible if a projecting sign falls?

The building owner or occupier is usually responsible for keeping a sign over the highway safe, which is why regular checks matter. Ask your own insurer to confirm your cover includes signs over the footway. A correctly sized bracket in sound masonry, checked after storms, reduces the risk.

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