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 Banstead
- When a business park near Banstead hides its units behind landscaping, an entrance totem tells visitors which turning to take.
- On an industrial estate around Banstead with several entrances, directional totems at each junction point deliveries to the right unit.
- Schools, surgeries and community buildings in Banstead can use smaller totems at the gate to show names, opening hours and the way in.
What totem and pylon signs cost in Banstead
Guide prices for totem and pylon signs run from £1,950 to £9,800 per totem, 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%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Banstead project
Multi-tenant totem
A header panel plus slide-in tenant inserts changed as units are let.
Non-lit totem, 1.5–2 m
A compact entrance or forecourt sign in powder-coated aluminium.
Monolith
A solid, block-like form with built-up letters for prestige entrances.
Totem and pylon signs in Banstead: 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 Banstead and Surrey
Jobs in Banstead are handled the same way as jobs anywhere else in Surrey: 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. Around Banstead, that covers postcode districts such as SM7, SM2, KT17 and KT18. From Woking, Banstead is roughly 15 miles to the east.
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Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price totem and pylon signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.
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