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 Northampton
- A small Northampton shop squeezed between larger neighbours can still be spotted from the end of the street with a well-placed hanging sign.
- Inside a conservation area, a painted timber-style sign in muted colours is usually the easier design to agree for a Northampton frontage.
- Upstairs businesses in Northampton, such as salons, studios and accountants, can use a projecting sign at street level to mark a side door.
What projecting and hanging signs cost in Northampton
Pricing for projecting and hanging signs is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £395 to £1,350 per sign + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.
| 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 Northampton project
Oval or round hanging sign
Classic shapes on hooks or chains for cafés, pubs and bakeries.
Modern blade sign
A rigid sign on a flat-bar or tube arm that doesn't swing.
Painted timber-style sign
Moulded board in timber or timber-effect aluminium for period frontages.
Do you need permission for a sign in Northampton?
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 Northampton and Northamptonshire
Smart Signs works throughout Northamptonshire, Northampton 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. The Northampton postcode districts we quote for include NN1, NN2, NN3 and NN5.
Close to Northampton
- Projecting and hanging signs in Wellingborough 9 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Daventry 12 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Rushden 12 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Kettering 12 mi
- Projecting and hanging signs in Milton Keynes 15 mi
Ask for a free quote on projecting and hanging signs in Northampton 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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