Is a tray sign heavier than a flat panel?

A little, but not by much. Aluminium is light, and most of the extra weight is in the returns and the fixing rail. What matters is fixing into sound masonry or a solid fascia structure, and we check that at survey before recommending a fixing method.

What is the price of tray signs for a business in Dundee?

Guide pricing runs from £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, plus VAT. The main things that move it are dimensions, the material and finish, illumination where relevant, how high the work is and whether a scaffold or platform is needed. Your written quote, issued after a survey or a check of your artwork, replaces the guide figure.

Do you work across Angus and Dundee or only in Dundee?

Across all of Angus and Dundee, and the rest of the UK too. Dundee is simply one of the places we list, and enquiries from anywhere nearby follow exactly the same steps: photos or a survey, a scaled proof, a written price, then making and fitting once you sign off the design.

Do tray signs suit office buildings and business parks?

Yes. Trays suit entrances, canopies and plain cladding as well as shop fascias, and can be fixed to brick, render or cladding rails. For cladding we confirm the fixing method with the building owner first, since drilling some panel systems can affect how they perform.

Do tray signs dent or scratch?

Powder-coated aluminium is tough, but a folded tray can dent if struck by a ladder or vehicle, and deep scratches expose bare metal. Touch-up paint is available in the RAL colour, though repairs are rarely invisible. On low fascias near loading areas, a higher fixing position helps.

Could the consent process affect the timing of my job in Dundee?

It can. Not every job needs an application, but where express consent is required the council's decision typically takes several weeks, and fitting typically waits until it is granted. We check this at the start, so the timetable you receive with your quote allows for consent where it applies, along with the proof approval stage.

Tray signs in Dundee | Smart Signs

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.

What you gain from tray signs in Dundee

An estate agent in Dundee may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.
Businesses moving into a refurbished Dundee building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
Professional practices in Dundee, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.

What tray signs cost in Dundee

Below is the guide pricing we use for tray signs: from £1,250 up to £3,450 per sign, before VAT. These are not fixed quotes. A written price follows once measurements are taken and your artwork has been checked.

Tray signs in Dundee: guide prices, supplied and fitted
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

Guide prices, supplied and fitted and excluding VAT, are £1,250 to £2,100 for a tray up to 3 m with vinyl lettering, and £1,850 to £3,450 for a 3–5 m tray with raised acrylic letters. Routed or push-through letters on a non-lit tray add a guide £350 to £950.

Options for your Dundee project

Routed tray with push-through letters

Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.

Wrap-around tray

Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.

Tray with built-up letters

Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.

Do you need permission for a sign in Dundee?

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 Dundee and Angus and Dundee

Smart Signs works throughout Angus and Dundee, Dundee 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. Addresses in DD1, DD3, DD4 and DD2 are all within our Dundee coverage.

Also within reach of Dundee

Tell us what you have in mind for tray signs in Dundee. Snap the frontage, window or vehicle, add approximate sizes and send it over. Your quote is free, and the proof always comes before any making.

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Typical size	Up to about 5 m per run; longer fascias in jointed sections
Typical lifespan	Many years; powder coat weathers better than wet paint
Typical lead time	typically 3–4 weeks from proof approval, allowing for folding and coating

Tray signs in Dundee