A totem sign is a free-standing sign on its own foundation, typically 1.5–4 m tall, used at site entrances and car parks to show a business name, tenants or directions where a wall sign won't be seen.
Good reasons to look at totem and pylon signs in Oldham
- When a business park near Oldham hides its units behind landscaping, an entrance totem tells visitors which turning to take.
- Schools, surgeries and community buildings in Oldham can use smaller totems at the gate to show names, opening hours and the way in.
- Evening guests arriving at Oldham hotels, restaurants and leisure venues find the entrance more easily when the totem is lit.
What totem and pylon signs cost in Oldham
Budgeting for totem and pylon signs? The guide below runs from £1,950 to £9,800 per totem. VAT is extra. Size, materials and access decide where your job lands, and we confirm it in writing after surveying or checking the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Totem 1.5–2 m, non-lit | £1,950 – £3,950 | £2,340 – £4,740 |
| Totem 2.5–4 m, non-lit | £3,950 – £7,500 | £4,740 – £9,000 |
| Illuminated totem (lit panels or letters) | £4,950 – £9,800 | £5,940 – £11,760 |
Height and face area drive the structure, foundation and wind-loading design, so they move the price most. Lighting, tenant panels, built-up letters, surfacing to break out and reinstate, ground conditions and consent drawings follow. Every figure is confirmed after a site survey and services check.
Options for your Oldham project
Multi-tenant totem
A header panel plus slide-in tenant inserts changed as units are let.
Illuminated totem
Internally lit panels or routed and push-through letters with LED modules.
Directional totem
Smaller site signs pointing visitors to receptions, bays and buildings.
Totem and pylon signs in Oldham: permission and rules
A free-standing totem usually needs express advertisement consent from the council's planning department, especially if it is illuminated, tall or close to a road. In England, decisions usually take up to 8 weeks and consent is normally granted for 5 years. Illuminated totems cannot rely on deemed consent in conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes, the Broads or areas of special control. Councils also look at highway safety, so a site plan showing sightlines helps. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own advertisement regulations and application routes. We can prepare the drawings, site plan and photos for an application, or submit it for you.
Covering Oldham and Greater Manchester
We cover Oldham and every other part of Greater Manchester 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. In postcode terms, Oldham jobs typically fall in OL1, OL8, OL9 and OL4. From Manchester, Oldham is roughly 6.4 miles to the north-east.
Close to Oldham
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Free quotes for totem and pylon signs start with your pictures. Measure roughly, take a few shots from the street or around the vehicle, and send them to us. We prepare a proof for you to approve before anything is produced.
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