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.
Tray signs in Bedford: the practical benefits
- Professional practices in Bedford, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Clinics and salons in Bedford wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
- A modern Bedford retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
What tray signs cost in Bedford
Pricing for tray signs is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £1,250 to £3,450 per sign + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.
| 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 Bedford 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.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Do you need permission for a sign in Bedford?
In England, a non-illuminated sign on your own business premises usually falls under deemed consent, which means no application is needed provided the sign stays within set limits. The lettering and symbols should be no more than 0.75 m tall (0.3 m in an area of special control), and the top of the sign should sit no higher than the bottom of any first-floor window. Conservation areas and listed buildings need more care: a sign on a listed building usually also needs listed building consent. We check the position for your premises before you commit, and we can prepare the drawings and photos for an application or submit it for you.
Covering Bedford and Bedfordshire
Yes, Bedford is covered, as is the rest of Bedfordshire. For signs that are fixed to a wall or wired in, we arrange a visit to survey first. For window film, lettering or vehicle graphics, a set of photos with measurements is often all we need to put a price together. The Bedford postcode districts we quote for include MK40, MK42 and MK41. Roughly 18 miles separate Bedford from Luton, which lies to the south.
Close to Bedford
- Tray signs in Kempston 2 mi
- Tray signs in Ampthill 8 mi
- Tray signs in Saint Neots 10 mi
- Tray signs in Rushden 12 mi
- Tray signs in Milton Keynes 14 mi
No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for tray signs in Bedford and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.