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.
Reasons to choose sign lighting and LED upgrades in Portslade
- Closing before the Portslade evening rush? A timer keeps the sign lit while commuters pass, then switches off.
- A painted fascia on a Portslade high street can stay readable after dark with one slim trough light.
- On a retail park outside Portslade, wall washers can light the sign and entrance on dark winter afternoons.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Portslade
Guide prices start from £295 and go up to £1,450 per fascia, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| 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 |
Fascia length and fitting count drive the price, with access height, the cable route and a timer or photocell added where needed. Glass-neon conversions and very large boxes are quoted individually.
Options for your Portslade project
LED trough light
A slim bar on short arms washing the sign from above.
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.
Consent for illuminated signs in Portslade
Plan for express consent. In England most internally illuminated and halo-lit signs on a fascia or projecting bracket need it, and deemed consent does not cover illuminated signs in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control. The council usually decides within 8 weeks, and consent normally lasts 5 years. Expect questions about brightness: many councils refer to ILP guidance PLG05, which sets maximum luminance by zone, and they expect steady light rather than flashing. We prepare scaled drawings and photo mock-ups for the application, or submit it for you, and an electrician completes the connection to BS 7671 and gives you the certificate.
Covering Portslade and East Sussex
Smart Signs works throughout East Sussex, Portslade 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 Portslade postcode districts we quote for include BN41, BN42, BN3 and BN43. Roughly 3.5 miles separate Portslade from Brighton, which lies to the east.
Also within reach of Portslade
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Hove 2 mi
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- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Brighton 4 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Lancing 5 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Worthing 7 mi
Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on sign lighting and LED upgrades in Portslade; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.
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