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 Colchester: the practical benefits
- Clinics and salons in Colchester wanting a calm, premium look can get it from raised acrylic letters on a matt tray, unlit.
- Shoppers walking along a Colchester pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- If your Colchester premises might open into the evening one day, a light-ready tray avoids paying for a second sign later.
What tray signs cost in Colchester
How much? Expect a guide range of £1,250–£3,450 per sign, VAT excluded. The rows below show what moves a job up or down that range, and the figure becomes firm once the survey or artwork check is done.
| 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 Colchester project
Tray with vinyl lettering
Cut-vinyl text on a powder-coated tray: the entry point.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
Do you need permission for a sign in Colchester?
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 Colchester and Essex
From the middle of Colchester to the edges of Essex, 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. Postcode districts around Colchester include CO1, CO2, CO4 and CO3. Colchester is about 26 miles north of Southend-on-Sea.
Close to Colchester
- Tray signs in Sudbury 13 mi
- Tray signs in Clacton-on-Sea 13 mi
- Tray signs in Witham 13 mi
- Tray signs in Maldon 15 mi
- Tray signs in Braintree 15 mi
No commitment and no charge for quoting. Send photos with rough sizes for tray signs in Colchester and we will reply with a price and then, once you are happy, a proof you approve before manufacture.