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.
Where totem and pylon signs can pay off in Salisbury
- When a business park near Salisbury hides its units behind landscaping, an entrance totem tells visitors which turning to take.
- On an industrial estate around Salisbury with several entrances, directional totems at each junction point deliveries to the right unit.
- Schools, surgeries and community buildings in Salisbury can use smaller totems at the gate to show names, opening hours and the way in.
What totem and pylon signs cost in Salisbury
Use these figures to budget: £1,950 to £9,800 per totem is the guide range, with VAT added on top. Each line in the table is indicative only, and your exact price is confirmed after a survey or once we have looked over 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury: 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 Salisbury and Wiltshire
We take on work in Salisbury, across Wiltshire and throughout the UK. When a survey makes sense, typically for anything fixed at height or illuminated, we arrange a visit. Graphics are often priced from pictures and dimensions, with a survey added only if the photos leave questions. The Salisbury postcode districts we quote for include SP1 and SP2. Salisbury is about 34 miles south of Swindon.
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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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