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.
Points in favour of projecting and hanging signs in Inverness
- With an older frontage, an Inverness pub, café or bakery often suits a traditional painted sign on a scroll bracket.
- If your Inverness street is narrow and fascias are hard to read at an angle, a hanging sign catches shoppers walking towards your door.
- A small Inverness 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 Inverness
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.
Options for your Inverness project
Traditional scroll bracket
Wrought-iron-style bracket with scrolls, in black or a heritage colour.
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.
Do you need permission for a sign in Inverness?
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 Inverness and the Highlands and Islands
Our service reaches Inverness and all of the Highlands and Islands. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. Postcode districts around Inverness include IV1, IV3 and IV2.
Surveys and fitting in and around Inverness are arranged case by case, and any travel costs are itemised on your quote.
Neighbouring towns
Start with a free quote: a handful of photos plus approximate widths and heights is enough for projecting and hanging signs in Inverness. You check and approve the proof, and only then is anything made.
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