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Tray signs · Edinburgh

Tray signs in Edinburgh

What does it take to get tray signs sorted in Edinburgh? Usually four steps: tell us what you need, let us measure or look at your photos, approve a proof and a fixed price, then the work goes ahead. Smart Signs designs, makes and fits signage and graphics for businesses throughout the UK, so those steps stay the same wherever your premises or vehicles are.

From £1,250 per sign + VAT · UK guide price
Charcoal tray sign with raised white letters 'MERIDIAN DENTAL' over a modern unit entrance.

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.

Where tray signs can pay off in Edinburgh

  • A modern Edinburgh retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
  • Professional practices in Edinburgh, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
  • Clinics and salons in Edinburgh wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.

What tray signs cost in Edinburgh

Prices below are guides, not quotes: £1,250 to £3,450 per sign plus VAT, depending on size, materials and access. We confirm the exact figure after a survey or an artwork check, and it is agreed before anything is made.

Tray signs in Edinburgh: guide prices, supplied and fitted
ItemGuide, ex VATInc. 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 Edinburgh 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 raised acrylic letters

Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.

Do you need permission for a sign in Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh and Edinburgh and the Lothians

Coverage is nationwide, which means Edinburgh and the surrounding parts of Edinburgh and the Lothians 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. Addresses in EH1, EH2, EH3 and EH8 are all within our Edinburgh coverage.

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Ready to price tray signs in Edinburgh? Send a few photos and rough sizes through the form or WhatsApp. The quote is free, and you will see a proof to scale before anything is made.

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Tray signs in Edinburgh: questions

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.

Is Edinburgh inside your coverage area for tray signs?

It is. We work throughout the UK rather than in a single region, so Edinburgh and every part of Edinburgh and the Lothians are included. Where a survey is needed we arrange a visit; for graphics jobs we can often quote from photos and measurements. Either way, you get a proof and a written price first.

Does the price of tray signs in Edinburgh include VAT?

No. Our guide range of £1,250–£3,450 per sign excludes VAT, which is added to the quote. The final figure depends on size, materials, access, removal of existing signage or graphics and the artwork needed, and we confirm it in writing after a survey or once we have checked your files.

Can you work to an opening date in Edinburgh?

Tell us the date when you enquire and we will say plainly whether it looks realistic. Timescales typically depend on how soon the proof is approved, how long production takes and whether consent is needed, which can take several weeks on its own. We plan around your date where we can, but we do not promise one we cannot control.

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.

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