Tray signs are fascia signs folded from aluminium sheet so the face turns back at the edges into returns, typically 50–75 mm deep, then powder coated and hung on concealed fixings.
The case for tray signs in Ellon
- Shoppers walking along an Ellon pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- An estate agent in Ellon may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
- Where several Ellon shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
What tray signs cost in Ellon
The table shows guide prices for tray signs, starting from £1,250 and reaching about £3,450 per sign. All figures exclude VAT. Your own price is confirmed after we have seen the site or the artwork, so treat these as a starting point.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tray sign up to 3 m, vinyl lettering | £1,250 – £2,100 | £1,500 – £2,520 |
| Tray sign 3–5 m, raised acrylic lettering | £1,850 – £3,450 | £2,220 – £4,140 |
| Push-through or routed letters (non-lit) | £350 – £950 | £420 – £1,140 |
Length matters most, because longer trays need joints, more coating and more fixing rail. Then come the lettering method, letter count, special or metallic powder coats, access height and removal of the old sign. Every figure is confirmed after survey and an artwork check.
Options for your Ellon project
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Do you need permission for a sign in Ellon?
Different rules apply in Scotland. The 1984 Scotland Regulations decide whether a non-illuminated sign needs advertisement consent, and while some shop and office signs can go up without applying, the details are not the same as in England. Historic buildings deserve care: listed building consent is usually needed for signs on listed buildings under the 1997 Scotland Act, and carrying out works without it can be a criminal offence. We confirm what applies before you commit to tray signs, then prepare drawings and photographs for an eDevelopment.scot application, or submit it on your behalf.
Covering Ellon and Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Our coverage takes in Ellon, the rest of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and the rest of the UK. Fitted signs usually start with a site visit so the wall can be measured, the fixings checked and access planned. Window and vehicle graphics can often be priced from your own pictures instead. In postcode terms, Ellon jobs typically fall in AB41. From Aberdeen, Ellon is roughly 15 miles to the north.
Other towns near Ellon
- Tray signs in Inverurie 13 mi
- Tray signs in Peterhead 14 mi
- Tray signs in Aberdeen 15 mi
- Tray signs in Westhill 16 mi
- Tray signs in Fraserburgh 22 mi
Start with a free quote: a handful of photos plus approximate widths and heights is enough for tray signs in Ellon. You check and approve the proof, and only then is anything made.
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