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Projecting & hanging signs · Leicestershire

Projecting and hanging signs in Leicestershire

One process, applied the same way in every corner of Leicestershire: that is how Smart Signs handles projecting and hanging signs. We look at the site or vehicle, check the rules that apply in England, prepare a scaled design for you to approve and fix the price in writing before arranging production and fitting.

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.

Why choose projecting and hanging signs in Leicestershire?

  • With an older frontage, a Leicester pub, café or bakery often suits a traditional painted sign on a scroll bracket.
  • If your Leicester street is narrow and fascias are hard to read at an angle, a hanging sign catches shoppers walking towards your door.
  • Corner units in Leicester gain twice, because a projecting sign on the corner catches people coming from both streets.

Guide prices in Leicestershire

Here is the price picture for projecting and hanging signs in Leicestershire: 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 Leicestershire: 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

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 Leicestershire?

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

Shaped symbol sign

Cut to a cup, key or scissors outline, so it reads before the words do.

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.

Towns in Leicestershire

Main towns in Leicestershire where we design, make and fit signage, including projecting and hanging signs. Select yours, or simply get in touch if your town or village is missing from the list.

A free, written quote for projecting and hanging signs is one message away. Send the details from anywhere in Leicestershire and we will reply with a price, then a proof you approve before work begins.

Other signs in Leicestershire

Projecting and hanging signs in Leicestershire: questions

Can you work to an opening date in Leicester?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

Will a hanging sign swing or squeak?

A sign hung from hooks or chains will move in the wind, which is part of the traditional look. Nylon or brass bushes on the hooks reduce squeaking and wear. On an exposed corner, a fixed blade sign mounted rigidly to the bracket won't swing at all.

Can I reuse my existing bracket?

Often, yes, if it is sound, sized for the new sign and securely fixed. We check the wall plate, fixings and arm for rust or cracking at survey. A larger or heavier sign than the old one may need a stronger bracket, and we tell you before quoting.

Can I get a fixed price for projecting and hanging signs in Leicester 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.

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.

Do you cover smaller places near Leicester as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Leicester itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Leicestershire are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

Free quote · scale proof · fixed price

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