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.
Practical reasons to consider sign lighting and LED upgrades in Salford
- Where flats sit above shops in Salford, downward-aimed, shielded fittings keep light on the sign and out of windows.
- Heritage frontages in Salford may suit discreet external lighting, often easier to justify to planners than a new lit box.
- A painted fascia on a Salford high street can stay readable after dark with one slim trough light.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Salford
Use these figures to budget: £295 to £1,450 per fascia is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over 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 |
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 Salford project
Glass neon to LED
An old neon layout remade in low-voltage LED flex.
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.
Consent for illuminated signs in Salford
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 Salford and Greater Manchester
We take on work in Salford, across Greater Manchester and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. In postcode terms, Salford jobs typically fall in M6, M5, M50 and M3. Roughly 2.2 miles separate Salford from Manchester, which lies to the east.
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Get a free quote for sign lighting and LED upgrades: tell us what you need, attach pictures and approximate measurements, and we will come back with a price. Nothing is produced until you have approved the design proof.
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