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.
Reasons to choose totem and pylon signs in Perth
- Landlords letting units in Perth can keep totems current with spare blank inserts, so a new tenant's panel slots straight in.
- When a business park near Perth hides its units behind landscaping, an entrance totem tells visitors which turning to take.
- For a Perth dealership or garage set back from a main road, a pylon readable on approach gives drivers time to slow and turn.
What totem and pylon signs cost in Perth
Below is the guide pricing we use for totem and pylon signs: from £1,950 up to £9,800 per totem, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.
| 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 Perth project
Non-lit pylon, 2.5–4 m
A taller structure readable from a road, on a larger foundation.
Monolith
A solid, block-like form with built-up letters for prestige entrances.
Directional totem
Smaller site signs pointing visitors to receptions, bays and buildings.
Totem and pylon signs in Perth: 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 Perth and Perth and Kinross
Jobs in Perth are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Perth and Kinross: one team, one process. If the work calls for a survey, we book a visit at a time that suits you. If photos and sizes will do, we quote from those and skip the visit altogether. Addresses in PH2 and PH1 are all within our Perth coverage.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Totem and pylon signs in Blairgowrie and Rattray 14 mi
- Totem and pylon signs in Crieff 16 mi
- Totem and pylon signs in Cupar 17 mi
- Totem and pylon signs in Glenrothes 17 mi
- Totem and pylon signs in Dundee 18 mi
Get in touch about totem and pylon signs for your business in Perth. 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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