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.
The case for sign lighting and LED upgrades in Harlow
- An old fluorescent lightbox on a Harlow parade can be converted to LED, cutting running costs and tube changes.
- Where flats sit above shops in Harlow, downward-aimed, shielded fittings keep light on the sign and out of windows.
- A painted fascia on a Harlow high street can stay readable after dark with one slim trough light.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Harlow
Guide prices for sign lighting and LED upgrades run from £295 to £1,450 per fascia, excluding VAT. The table below breaks that down; your actual price is fixed in writing once we have surveyed the site or checked the artwork.
| 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 Harlow project
LED trough light
A slim bar on short arms washing the sign from above.
Glass neon to LED
An old neon layout remade in low-voltage LED flex.
LED lightbox retrofit
Tubes and ballasts swapped for LED modules and a new driver.
Consent for illuminated signs in Harlow
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 Harlow and Essex
We cover Harlow and every other part of Essex as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Postcode districts around Harlow include CM20, CM18, CM17 and CM19. Harlow is about 31 miles north-west of Southend-on-Sea.
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No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for sign lighting and LED upgrades in Harlow and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.
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