Sign lighting is external or retrofitted lighting that makes an existing sign readable after dark: LED trough lights, swan-neck spotlights or wall washers, or LED modules replacing old lightbox tubes.
Why choose sign lighting and LED upgrades for a business in Antrim?
- An old fluorescent lightbox on an Antrim parade can be converted to LED, cutting running costs and tube changes.
- A painted fascia on an Antrim high street can stay readable after dark with one slim trough light.
- On a retail park outside Antrim, wall washers can light the sign and entrance on dark winter afternoons.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Antrim
The figures in this table are guide prices, from £295 to £1,450 per fascia, and they exclude VAT. They are there to help you plan. A firm price follows the survey or artwork check and is agreed before any work starts.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| LED trough light, up to 3 m | £295 – £750 | £354 – £900 |
| Spotlights (set of 3–4) | £345 – £895 | £414 – £1,074 |
| LED retrofit of an old fluorescent lightbox | £295 – £1,450 | £354 – £1,740 |
Guide prices: £295–£750 + VAT for an LED trough light up to 3 m, £345–£895 + VAT for a set of 3–4 spotlights, and £295–£1,450 + VAT to retrofit an old fluorescent lightbox with LEDs. Prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after survey.
Options for your Antrim project
LED trough light
A slim bar on short arms washing the sign from above.
LED lightbox retrofit
Tubes and ballasts swapped for LED modules and a new driver.
Swan-neck spotlights
Curved arms with LED heads; suits painted and heritage fascias.
Consent for illuminated signs in Antrim
Under the Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, an illuminated fascia or projecting sign usually needs express consent from the council. Applications go in online via the NI Planning Portal, and the council will tell you its timescale and may set conditions on hours or light levels. PLG05 from the Institution of Lighting Professionals is the usual brightness benchmark, and flashing is generally out. Listed premises usually need listed building consent alongside. Once installed, the sign is connected to the mains by an electrician to BS 7671, with a certificate for you. We can prepare the drawings or submit the application.
Covering Antrim and County Antrim
Smart Signs works throughout County Antrim, Antrim 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. Antrim is about 14 miles north-west of Belfast.
Also within reach of Antrim
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Ballyclare 9 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Ballymena 10 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Newtownabbey 13 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Belfast 14 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Lisburn 15 mi
If sign lighting and LED upgrades could help your business in Antrim, the quote is free. Send pictures and sizes by form, phone or WhatsApp, and you will have a scaled design to approve before any work goes ahead.
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