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.
Points in favour of sign lighting and LED upgrades in Carrickfergus
- An old fluorescent lightbox on a Carrickfergus parade can be converted to LED, cutting running costs and tube changes.
- On a retail park outside Carrickfergus, wall washers can light the sign and entrance on dark winter afternoons.
- For a Carrickfergus business watching its budget, lighting the existing sign is a sensible first step into evening trade.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Carrickfergus
Prices below are guides, not quotes: £295 to £1,450 per fascia plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.
| 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 Carrickfergus project
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.
LED trough light
A slim bar on short arms washing the sign from above.
Consent for illuminated signs in Carrickfergus
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 Carrickfergus and County Antrim
You do not need to be in a particular postcode for us to help: Carrickfergus and the whole of County Antrim are covered. If your job needs a survey, we arrange the visit. If it can be priced from photos, sizes and the vehicle make and model, we do it that way instead. Roughly 9.5 miles separate Carrickfergus from Belfast, which lies to the south-west.
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Ready to price sign lighting and LED upgrades in Carrickfergus? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.
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