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.
Points in favour of totem and pylon signs in Shoreham-by-Sea
- For a Shoreham-by-Sea dealership or garage set back from a main road, a pylon readable on approach gives drivers time to slow and turn.
- Schools, surgeries and community buildings in Shoreham-by-Sea can use smaller totems at the gate to show names, opening hours and the way in.
- If your Shoreham-by-Sea site entrance is close to a busy junction, keeping the totem outside the visibility splay matters as much as its looks.
What totem and pylon signs cost in Shoreham-by-Sea
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 Shoreham-by-Sea project
Non-lit pylon, 2.5–4 m
A taller structure readable from a road, on a larger foundation.
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 Shoreham-by-Sea: 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 Shoreham-by-Sea and West Sussex
Smart Signs works throughout West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea included, and across the rest of the country. A survey visit is arranged for fitted and illuminated signs so nothing is guessed. Window, wall and vehicle graphics can usually be priced remotely from good photos and accurate measurements. Postcode districts around Shoreham-by-Sea include BN43, BN42, BN15 and BN41. From Crawley, Shoreham-by-Sea is roughly 20 miles to the south.
Also within reach of Shoreham-by-Sea
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- Totem and pylon signs in Brighton 6 mi
Ask for a free quote on totem and pylon signs in Shoreham-by-Sea today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.
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