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 Yarm
- Where flats sit above shops in Yarm, downward-aimed, shielded fittings keep light on the sign and out of windows.
- Pubs in Yarm with traditional painted boards can add swan-neck spotlights that suit the period look of the frontage.
- Closing before the Yarm evening rush? A timer keeps the sign lit while commuters pass, then switches off.
What sign lighting and LED upgrades cost in Yarm
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 Yarm project
Linear wall washer
A low-profile bar grazing light across the sign.
Swan-neck spotlights
Curved arms with LED heads; suits painted and heritage fascias.
Glass neon to LED
An old neon layout remade in low-voltage LED flex.
Consent for illuminated signs in Yarm
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 Yarm and North Yorkshire
From the middle of Yarm to the edges of North Yorkshire, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. Around Yarm, that covers postcode districts such as TS16 and TS15. Yarm is about 39 miles north of York.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Thornaby-on-Tees 3 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Stockton-on-Tees 5 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Billingham 6 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Middlesbrough 7 mi
- Sign lighting and LED upgrades in Darlington 8 mi
Get in touch about sign lighting and LED upgrades for your business in Yarm. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.
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