How soon after I approve the proof can the work on tray signs happen?

Typically within a few weeks, depending on what has to be made. Printed and cut graphics are typically produced sooner than fabricated letters, trays or illuminated signs, which need more fabrication time. If the job needs advertisement consent, fitting waits for the council's decision. We confirm an expected date for Mayfield once materials are ordered.

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.

Can a tray sign cover an old fascia completely?

Yes, in most cases. A tray can be sized to the full fascia board with folded ends that wrap the corners, hiding the old timber. We still check the board is sound and fix through to solid structure, because hidden rot can loosen fixings over time.

Do you cover smaller places near Mayfield as well?

Yes. Our coverage is not limited to Mayfield itself: nearby towns, industrial estates and business parks across Edinburgh and the Lothians are included too. The process does not change with the postcode. Send photos and approximate sizes, and we will tell you whether a site visit is needed before we can give you a fixed price.

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

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.

Can I change the lettering later?

That depends on the lettering method. Vinyl can be removed and replaced on site. Raised acrylic letters can be unscrewed and swapped, leaving holes to fill. Routed letters are cut into the face, so a change normally means a new tray face, which is worth knowing before you choose.

Tray signs in Mayfield

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.

Points in favour of tray signs in Mayfield

Where several Mayfield shops share a parade, a charcoal tray with white letters stands apart from the printed panels around it.
Professional practices in Mayfield, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
An estate agent in Mayfield may change window displays weekly but keep the fascia for years, which is where a durable powder coat pays back.

What tray signs cost in Mayfield

Here is the price picture for tray signs in Mayfield: a guide of £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.

Tray signs in Mayfield: 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 Mayfield project

Light-ready tray

Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.

Tray with built-up letters

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

Routed tray with push-through letters

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

Do you need permission for a sign in Mayfield?

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 Mayfield and Edinburgh and the Lothians

From the middle of Mayfield to the edges of Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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 Mayfield postcode districts we quote for include EH22, EH23 and EH19. From Edinburgh, Mayfield is roughly 8.3 miles to the south-east.

Nearby towns we also cover

Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price tray signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.

More signs in Mayfield

All sign types in Mayfield · Tray signs across Edinburgh and the Lothians

Typical size	Up to about 5 m per run; longer fascias in jointed sections
Fixing / installation	Hung on a concealed rail or subframe with stainless fixings
Typical lead time	typically 3–4 weeks from proof approval, allowing for folding and coating