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 Ballyclare?
- Closing before the Ballyclare evening rush? A timer keeps the sign lit while commuters pass, then switches off.
- For a Ballyclare business watching its budget, lighting the existing sign is a sensible first step into evening trade.
- A painted fascia on a Ballyclare high street can stay readable after dark with one slim trough light.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Ballyclare
Below is the guide pricing we use for sign lighting and LED upgrades: from £295 up to £1,450 per fascia, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 Ballyclare project
Swan-neck spotlights
Curved arms with LED heads; suits painted and heritage fascias.
LED lightbox retrofit
Tubes and ballasts swapped for LED modules and a new driver.
Glass neon to LED
An old neon layout remade in low-voltage LED flex.
Consent for illuminated signs in Ballyclare
Light changes the consent position. Under Northern Ireland's 2015 Advertisement Regulations, internally lit, halo-lit and lit projecting signs typically need express consent from the council, applied for online through the NI Planning Portal. A listed building usually needs listed building consent as well. LED modules and drivers run at low voltage, but the final mains connection is made by an electrician to BS 7671, who certifies the circuit. Councils commonly refer to PLG05 for brightness and expect steady rather than flashing light. We check before you commit to sign lighting and LED upgrades and can prepare or submit the application.
Covering Ballyclare and County Antrim
Coverage is nationwide, which means Ballyclare and the surrounding parts of County Antrim are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. Ballyclare is about 11 miles north of Belfast.
Neighbouring towns
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Newtownabbey 7 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Carrickfergus 8 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Antrim 9 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Larne 10 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Holywood 10 mi
Ask for a free quote on sign lighting and LED upgrades in Ballyclare 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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