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 Exeter
- A modern Exeter retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
- Professional practices in Exeter, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Exeter building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Exeter
Use these figures to budget: £1,250 to £3,450 per sign 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%) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Exeter project
Routed tray with push-through letters
Letters cut through the face with acrylic pushed through, ready to light.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
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 Exeter?
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 Exeter and Devon
From the middle of Exeter to the edges of Devon, the same survey, proof and fit process applies. If the job calls for someone on site, a visit is booked; if not, we price from photos, measurements and your artwork, then confirm the details once the artwork is checked. The Exeter postcode districts we quote for include EX4, EX2 and EX1. Exeter is about 36 miles north-east of Plymouth.
Nearby towns we also cover
- Tray signs in Heavitree 1 mi
- Tray signs in Exmouth 9 mi
- Tray signs in Tiverton 12 mi
- Tray signs in Newton Abbot 14 mi
- Tray signs in Torquay 18 mi
Get in touch about tray signs for your business in Exeter. Share photos, measurements and any artwork you already have; we will send a free quote and a proof to check, and nothing is made until you say yes.