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 Cheltenham
- Shoppers walking along a Cheltenham pavement see a sign side-on first, and tray returns give it a solid edge from exactly that angle.
- If your Cheltenham premises might open into the evening one day, a light-ready tray avoids paying for a second sign later.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Cheltenham building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Cheltenham
Pricing for tray signs is worked out job by job, but the guide range is £1,250 to £3,450 per sign + VAT. The table lists typical options. Your figure is confirmed only after a site survey or a check of the artwork you send.
| 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 Cheltenham project
Wrap-around tray
Sized to the whole fascia with folded ends, hiding the old board.
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.
Do you need permission for a sign in Cheltenham?
Will you need permission? For a non-illuminated sign at your own business address in England, usually not, as long as it stays inside the deemed consent limits: letters no taller than 0.75 m (0.3 m in an area of special control) and nothing above the bottom of a first-floor window. Historic streets need more care. In a conservation area the details matter more, and fixing to a listed building usually needs listed building consent, with fixings into mortar joints rather than brick or stone faces generally preferred. We check with you before anything is ordered, and can prepare drawings and photos for an application, or submit it for you.
Covering Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
Our service reaches Cheltenham and all of Gloucestershire. The first step depends on the job: a site visit for signs that need measuring, fixing or wiring, or a photo-based quote for graphics and lettering where pictures and sizes tell us enough. Around Cheltenham, that covers postcode districts such as GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52. Roughly 7.4 miles separate Cheltenham from Gloucester, which lies to the west.
Close to Cheltenham
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- Tray signs in Stroud 12 mi
- Tray signs in Cirencester 13 mi
- Tray signs in Evesham 14 mi
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.
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