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 Derby
- Clinics and salons in Derby wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
- An estate agent in Derby 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 Derby building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Derby
Guide prices start from £1,250 and go up to £3,450 per sign, exclusive of VAT. The breakdown below shows where different sizes and options sit. Nothing is final until we have measured up or checked your artwork and sent a written quote.
| 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 Derby project
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Do you need permission for a sign in Derby?
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 Derby and Derbyshire
Coverage is nationwide, which means Derby and the surrounding parts of Derbyshire are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. Postcode districts around Derby include DE1, DE22, DE23 and DE21.
Also within reach of Derby
- Tray signs in Belper 7 mi
- Tray signs in Ilkeston 8 mi
- Tray signs in Heanor 8 mi
- Tray signs in Ripley 8 mi
- Tray signs in Long Eaton 9 mi
Photos, sizes and your logo are all we need to start. Send them over for a free, no-obligation quote on tray signs in Derby; you approve a scaled drawing before a single thing is made.